In a rapidly shifting economy, technical skills are evolving faster than ever, but the human skills that enable people to adapt, lead, and thrive remain constant. These durable skills, sometimes called durable employability skills, are the timeless capabilities every worker needs, regardless of industry or role.
The Pathsmith™ Durable Skills Framework defines durable skills through a research-backed framework informed by over 80 million job postings and vetted by top employers across sectors. It empowers employers to:
Pathsmith™ empowers Chief People Officers, HR teams, and talent leaders with a first-of-its-kind durable skills solution designed to help employers build:
Standardized skills language tied to real job performance
Skills-based hiring assessment tools that validate candidate readiness
Role-specific skill maps aligned to the Pathsmith™ Durable Skills Framework
Benchmarks that compare applicant pools and employee skill sets to market demand
Upskilling roadmaps aligned to career pathways
Skills validation tools and progression and promotion frameworks
Workforce insights that connect hiring and training efforts to measurable business outcomes
Explore Pathsmith™ and contact us today to learn more about how we can help you build the workforce of tomorrow, today.
“America Succeeds has set a new standard with the Pathsmith™ Durable Skills Framework, offering a clear, employer-driven roadmap to the competencies students need to excel in an evolving workforce.”
Anshul Sonak, Intel Digital Readiness Programs
“As governors translate their vision for economic mobility and success for their education and workforce systems into implementation, America Succeeds offers invaluable partnership through policy-relevant research, actionable strategies, and tools that support cross-sector alignment. Their durable skills framework bridges education and workforce priorities, equipping learners not just for educational achievement, but also for long-term career success and economic mobility.”
Amanda Winters, National Governors Association
“For both jobseekers and public sector leaders navigating a rapidly evolving workforce, one consistent truth stands out amidst conflicting data and debates about what it takes to be successful: developing durable skills is essential. Building and continuously improving these skills within a work setting, aligned to one’s career pathway aspirations, is a proven strategy for success. This approach not only helps early career professionals establish credibility and competency but also provides employers with a workforce prepared to meet the future of work.”
Jane Swift,
President of Education at Work and Former Governor of Massachusetts
