14 conception of technology use focuses on: “Using technology knowledge and skills to effectively acquire and apply information” (ACT, n.d.). Both have similar definitions though and are also aligned with NACE’s definition. Originally titled “digital technology,” the most recent NACE task force revised and simplified the title to technology and removing specifications toward digital technology to be more inclusive of engineering and manufacturing type of careers. Similar to the ACT and OCTAE definitions, but again focused more on the types of technology use for early career college graduates, the NACE task force adopted the following revised definition: Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals. The previous section has discussed the theoretical underpinnings of the definitions for career readiness and each competency, including their alignment with existing career readiness frameworks. The following section will detail the methods used and results obtained during the course of developing and validating the NACE Career Readiness Competencies.
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