The theories, models and frameworks selected for bench-marking have been extensively researched and are affiliated with well renown theorists, government entities and private foundation partners.

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1.  The Four-Dimensional Education Framework - The Center For Curriculum Redesign (CCR)

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2.  Liberal Education & America's Promise (LEAP) - Association of American Colleges & Universities

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3.  Degree Qualifications Profile - National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA), the Institute for Evidence-Based Change (IEBC), and the Lumina Foundation

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4.  Competency Model Clearinghouse - U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration and industry Partners

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5.  National Career Cluster Framework - Advance CTE: State Leaders Connecting Learning to Work

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6.  College & Career Readiness - American Institutes for Research, College and Career Readiness Center

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7.  Partnership for 21st Century Skills - Developed with input from teachers, education experts, and business leaders

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8.  Employability Skills Framework - Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education-U.S. Department of Education

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9.  O*Net - U.S. Department of Labor

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10. World-of-Work-Map - ACT

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11. Career Readiness Competencies - National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)

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12. Career Pathfinder - (draft) designed for UIS student use.

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