Skill Development refers to the mastery of academic and technical content youth need in order to develop a range of non-academic, social and emotional, and employability skills. These skills are sometimes referred to as ‘soft skills’ and are seen as essential in order for youth to be successful in college, career, and beyond.
Resources
Building Postsecondary Pathways For Opportunity Youth
This forum highlighted the challenges and opportunities that practitioners and advocates in Connecticut and Michigan face as they build postsecondary pathways …
Opportunities for Youth in Transition from Foster Care: Youth Perspective
This forum highlighted a new AYPF issue brief: Creating Access for Opportunities for Youth in Transition from Foster Care.
Opportunities for Youth in Transition from Foster Care: State Perspectives
This forum highlighted how states are addressing the obstacles that youth face as they transition out of the foster care system.
Expanding a Successful Reform for Increasing Graduation Rates: The Continuing Story of CUNY’s Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP)
This forum highlighted the City University of New York's (CUNY) Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP).