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
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Baltimore, MD: Sustaining Investment in Disconnected Youth
The American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF), working with the National League of Cities’ Institute for Youth, Education, and Families (YEF Institute), planned a ser…
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Investing in Human Capital and Professional Development School Reform in Long Beach Unified School District
Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) stands out as a district that strategically invests in human capital and teacher professional development. The distr…
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Infusing Career and Technical Education into High School Reform
Study Tour Material(s): AgendaA Field Trip — Sacramento, CA November 12-14, 2008Career Technical Education is receiving increased attention from policymaker…
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High School Redesign in Atlanta, Georgia
OverviewA series of field trips, sponsored by The American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF), provided state and district leaders, state legislators, educators, and ot…