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
- August 22, 2016
Where’s the “Community” in Community College?
Carinne Deeds highlights the ways that first-generation students can find their niche in community college.
- August 8, 2016
ESSA’s “Non-Academic” Indicator: What Are We Talking About?
Jennifer Brown Lerner asks some hard questions about ESSA’s fifth indicator.
- June 13, 2016
4 Lessons From an Inspiring School Preparing Students for Long-Term Success
Loretta goodwin, Senior DirectorOn a recent sunny afternoon I was in conversation with a mom regarding the senior experience her son was about to embark on. “…
- May 18, 2016
Career Pathway Systems: Lessons from Miami
In order to help federal policymakers and national education leaders better understand how to develop a career pathways system, AYPF staff and a group of natio…