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This chapter presents an overview of various frameworks for organizing and measuring foundational academic and workplace competencies that are needed for broad career success and expands on research on work readiness standards and benchmarks. Foundational competencies and career success are thoroughly defined, with discussion about blending and assessing the combination of knowledge, cognitive and noncognitive skills, and behaviors important for success. Examples of how foundational competencies are used in the workplace and in educational settings are highlighted with recommendations on building a common language between educators and employers. To support this common language, linking foundational competency assessments and credentials to labor market outcomes is critical. These frameworks can be used by education-to-career continuum stakeholders to develop authentic learning experiences that incorporate work-based foundational competencies into kindergarten through 12th grade and postsecondary education programs.