The Iowa Department of Education has developed minimum competencies for all agricultural programs offered in Iowa. These competencies are guidelines for student performance to meet the expectations of the industry and to successfully complete the program of study. The Agribusiness and Technology Programs at MCC have standards that are above and beyond the State of Iowa's minimum standards. Our employer base expects that of the programs, and the students certainly receive a more meaningful education because our programs far exceed what is considered "required."

1. Effective Oral Communication
2. Effective Written Communtication
3. Listening Skills
4. Reading & Understanding Both
   Technicaland Non-technical Material
5. Arithmetic Skills
6. Problem Solving
7. Knowing How to Learn
8. Decision-making
9. Reasoning / Using Logic
10. Goal Setting
11. Self-Esteem
12. Self-Management Skills
13. Teamwork
14. Application to Life
15. Critical Thinking Skills
16. Leadership Skills
17. Technological Skills