Essential skills have been defined as "individual capacities that (a) are manifested in consistent patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, (b) can be developed through formal and informal learning experiences, and (c) influence important socioeconomic outcomes throughout the individual's life" (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development [OECD], 2015, p. 35). Examples of essential skills include grit, teamwork, resilience, curiosity, and leadership. These five essential skills were the focus of the current study. This research report shares results from two surveys--one for high school and one for college students--that measured the desirability of essential skill development curricula in colleges. In addition, the authors report on students' attitudes and beliefs regarding essential skill development and their perceptions of the utility of developing essential skills. Last, this report shares qualitative results gleaned from college personnel about the desirability of essential skill development in colleges and the feasibility of its implementation.