Lyddie doesn't sign the petition, because she is afraid of the consequences of that action. By signing the petition, she would publicly be associating with it and those workers. She runs the risk of being fired from her current job and blacklisted from the other mills. Lyddie cannot let that happen. She desperately needs the paycheck in order to pay back the debt that her family owes.
There are differences between employability, academic and technical skills.
Academic skills refer to the studies a candidate must have to perform a job. For example, to work as a teacher candidate must have a teaching degree or being enrolled in a teaching course to apply for the position.
Technical skills refer to the technical knowledge a candidate must have to perform a job. For example, a translator must have knowledge about computers and software as they need not only the academic skills but also the use of specific translation software to upload a translation.
Employability skills refer to the essential capabilities a candidate must have to perform a job efficiently. These are general skills that are not directly related to job-specific functions. Among the most important employability skills are: internal and external communication, ability to work under pressure, team work, negotiation and interpersonal skills. All these skills will make a candidate more employable and competitive in the job market.
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