Recent papers on career and college readiness have emphasized preparation of secondary students for either future college and/or career choices (Robles, 2012, Rateau, Kaufman & Cletzer, 2015). While technologies used in business change rapidly and make the teaching of job-specific skills somewhat impractical, the foundational skills needed for success in postsecondary education and future work continue to be considered crucial at all levels of society. Foundation skills are those that cross academic and career boundaries. They include basic skills, thinking skills, and personal qualities. This article will explore the inclusion of personal qualities or characteristics that can be taught in technology and engineering education classrooms.