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About EES (Essential Employability Skills)

"As defined by the ACCC/HRDC EES Committee in July of 2003, 'Essential Employability Skills (EES) are skills that , regardless of a student's program or discipline, are critical for success in the workplace, in day-to-day living, and for lifelong learning." (Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, "Appendix B: Essential Employability Skills," Framework for Programs of Instruction. Issued April 1, 2003; revised April 1, 2005.)

For programs of study in Ontario community colleges that lead to an Ontario College Certificate, an Ontario College Diploma, or an Ontario College Advanced Diploma, there are eleven (11) EES learning outcomes that must be reliably demonstrated upon graduation.  The eleven EES learning outcomes are

    1. communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

    2. respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

    3. execute mathematical operations accurately.

    4. apply a systematic approach to solve problems.

    5. use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.

    6. locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.

    7. analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    8. show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.

    9. interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

    10. manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

    11. take responsibility for one’s own actions, decisions, and consequences.

A list of the eleven EES learning outcomes, along with the skill categories and defining skills, as presented in the Framework for Programs of Instruction can be found on the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities web page:

Essential Employability Skills (http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/college/progstan/essential.html)