Professionalism should be a key concern of all instructors. As teachers we must display professionaliam at all times and model the desired behavior. I have always run my classes with the thought that "If it would be unacceptable in the workforce then it is also unacceptable in class." Many of our younger learners have never been exposed to these professionalism concepts. If we do not model and enforce these concepts then we are doing our learners a diservice. It all boils down to "anybody can get the job, but will you still be around for your reveiw" or has the fact that the graduates behavior has caused him to be termnated before his career even really gets started. Technical skills are important, but the professionalism skills are just as important. The employer must feel secure about the gratuate representing the business in front of the customers. I've hired and fired many people. One of my biggest concerns when hiring was would this potential employee embarrass the business. If the person has some basic skills and background along with good professional skills I will teach them what they need to know.