Guess were I got this quote?

"Creating an aligned, 21st century education system that prepares students and workers to triumph in the global skills race is the central economic competitiveness issue for the next decade."

21st century skills - Washington DC

And it goes on

"Advanced economies, innovative industries and firms, and high growth jobs require more educated workers with the ability to respond flexibly to

• Complex problems
• Communicate effectively
• Manage information
• Work in teams
• Produce new knowledge"

Now I'm getting the feeling that Functional Skills is not just something the UK needs to address and do ....!