b'MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGEregulating characteristics, such as time- and self- Table 4management, improvements in performance andEssential Skills for Successful Transition from Studentlearning, awareness of rights and responsibility) andto Employee Based on Literatureinterpersonal skills (abilities and attitudes that affect relationships with others).Finally, MGCCC adoptedINTRAPERSONAL SKILLS AINTERPERSONAL SKILLSthe definition of essential skills given by Lippman et al. (2015, p. 4):Higher Order/Creative/ Awareness of Others Feelings Critical Thinking and NeedsA broad set of skills, competencies,Problem Solving Interaction with Othersbehaviors,attitudes,andpersonalDecision Making Understanding How to qualities that enable people to effectivelyMotivate Individualsnavigate their environment, work wellIntegrity Management and with others, perform well, and achieveOrganization Skillstheir goals. Positive Self-Concept Communication SkillsProfessionalism Developing Rapport with Key Essential Skills OthersResearch has shown myriad, and often overlap- Self-Management/ Nonverbal and Listening SkillsSelf-Control/Responsibilityping, terms for essential skills that are vital forDigital Technology Leadershipcareer success.The literature indicates that the following relevant components of essential skillsWork Ethic Teamwork/Collaborationexist for successful transition from student to em-ployee see Table 4 (Capelli & Won, 2013; Darity,Adaptability and Flexibility Cultural Sensitivity2008; NACE, 2018; NCCER, 2018; NSSA, 2018; PCC, 2017; PCS, 2006; SCANS, 2000; Wonderlic,Initiative Global/Intercultural Fluency2012):MGCCC QEP 2019 17'