It is important for youth to develop, master and be exposed and/or equipped with skills that employers find valuable when entering the workforce. This includes cognitive skills, such as academic proficiencies and non-cognitive skills, such as cultural awareness.
Resources
Using Data to Improve College Completion Rates: Key State Actions and Implications for Policy
Overview Though our nation has made great strides in increasing access to college for more young Americans, completion of college remains an area of chall…
Linking Academics, Technology and 21st Century Skills: New Tech High Schools a Scalable Model for Public Education
Overview It is no secret that education and economic development are inextricably linked. In light of the current economic crisis, it is more important than e…
Preparing College-Ready High School Graduates: A Case Study of San Jose, CA
OverviewDuring his address to Congress in February 2009, President Obama announced a goal “to ensure that every child has access to a complete and competitive …
Expert Advisory Group Meeting: AYPF Compendium on Programs Supporting College- and Career-Readiness for All Youth
The American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional development organization that bridges youth policy, practice and research for p…