BOSTON, Jan 22: reDesign Launches Survey to Identify Valuable Skills for Young Adults

Key Points
1. National survey explores crucial skills for students aged 16-22
2. Future9 Competencies framework provides comprehensive skill assessment
3. Research aims to align education with real-world workforce needs

In a significant move to understand the skills young adults find most useful in their education, reDesign has launched the 2025 National Youth Survey. This initiative invites young individuals aged 16 to 22 to share their insights on the competencies they deem vital for success in school and beyond.

The survey is designed to gather data on the skills that resonate with students today, using reDesign's Future9 Competencies as a framework. These nine essential skill sets are based on extensive research focused on cognitive, behavioral, and social-emotional development, reflecting the needs of communities, the workforce, and higher education institutions.

Antonia Rudenstine, Executive Director of reDesign, emphasized the importance of including the voices of young people in this conversation. "While various organizations globally agree on essential competencies and skills, it's crucial to hear from those currently navigating education and entering the workforce," she stated. "This survey will help complete the picture by capturing their experiences and perspectives."

The Future9 Competencies framework can be tailored for use by schools, systems, or communities, making it a versatile tool for educators and policymakers alike. The insights gathered from this survey will contribute to a growing research base on competency-based education (CBE), ensuring that educational approaches align with real-world needs.

Encouraging participation, reDesign invites adults from various settings--schools, community programs, and workplaces--to share the survey with young people. Participants do not have to be currently enrolled in school. To participate, students can complete the quick 9-minute survey by February 15, 2025, and stand a chance to win a gift card.

Young individuals interested in making their voices heard can access the survey here. Notably, students under 18 will require parental or guardian permission to participate.

For more information about reDesign, the Future9 Competencies, and the evolving landscape of learning, visit www.redesignu.org.

This survey represents an important step toward understanding the educational priorities of today's youth as they prepare for their future careers.