A National Portrait of a Graduate Alignment Guide

The Ten Most Common Graduate Attributes and the Courses That Build Them

Most Portrait of a Graduate frameworks name similar attributes, from critical thinking to collaboration. Far fewer come with a clear answer for where students actually build them.

This guide maps the ten most commonly cited Portrait attributes to specific courses and modules students can complete today. Inside, you’ll discover how to:

• Identify the ten attributes cited most often across state Portrait frameworks.
• Match each attribute to specific courses, modules, and credentials.
• Embed courses in advisory, core curriculum, CTE, and work-based learning.
• Customize course content with Learning Studio to fit your district’s framework and terminology.
• Cover most of your Portrait’s attributes on one platform instead of juggling vendors.

Download the guide to see how the attributes in your Portrait map to real coursework. Then explore how Vector FutureReady: Student Skills Suite helps students build the skills your framework calls for.