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Upskilling/reskilling learners to engage in real-world experiences

• by Justin Aglio, senior director for the Readiness Institute at Penn State
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History was made this week, as we wrapped up our inaugural Summer Program! Our last week of the program focused on soft skills, which are the interpersonal skills — such as communication, emotional intelligence, and problem solving — that help set all of us up for success in any situation.

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