The best way for middle school and high school students to prepare for success in tomorrow's job market is by developing the right skills today. But what are the skills every employer will be looking for? And how can they be developed? The answers to these and many other important questions can be found in this book. This unflinching look at the future job market is the first book that explains and teaches SCANS skills and the personal tools necessary for success as determined by the Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills from the U.S. Department of Labor. The author has used this information to create a list of 17 foundation skills that every worker will need to succeed.