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
Preparing Students for the Rapidly-Changing World: Implications for Instruction and Assessment
OverviewOn April 23, AYPF held the first in a series of three forums that were designed to discuss the new strategies for instruction and assessment, given the…
Preparing Students for the Rapidly-Changing World: Implications for Instruction and Assessment (Forum 2)
OverviewThis is the second in a series of three forums to discuss new strategies for instruction and assessment in the knowledge economy, which demands more ad…
The Means to Grow Up: The Role of Apprenticeship in Preparing All Youth for College and Career Success
OverviewThis AYPF forum reflected the growing national dialogue about how to ensure that youth receive the skills and experiences they need to be productive, s…
Redefining College Readiness: Efforts from Leading States
Overview This forum is the first in a series of three events entitled “Laying the Groundwork for a College-Going and Career-Ready Culture” focused on efforts t…