1. - Basic financial literacy (budgeting, investing, taxes)
2. - Clear written communication (emails, reports, messages)
3. - Public speaking and presenting (even at a basic level)
4. - Critical thinking (questioning assumptions, spotting bias)
5. - Digital literacy (tools, privacy, cybersecurity basics)
6. - Negotiation (salary, contracts, everyday decisions)
7. - Time management and prioritization (not just being busy)
8. - Emotional intelligence (reading people and managing yourself)
9. - Basic first aid and emergency response
10. - A second language (cognitive, cultural, and career benefits)
11. - Data reading and interpretation (charts, stats, reports)
12. - Adaptability (the ability to learn and unlearn as things change)