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
Moving the Needle for First-Generation College Students: Comprehensive Advising from College Access to Success
This webinar highlighted comprehensive advising strategies for supporting first-generation college students and discussed the role of policy in scaling these e…
How Research Evidence Informs Foster Youth Medication Policies
This webinar focused on how mid-level policymakers in state child welfare agencies acquire, interpret, and use research evidence to develop policies regarding…
Building A Robust Afterschool System: Lessons And Opportunities
This webinar provided an overview of the cornerstone elements of an afterschool system and showcased how these elements are reflected in the system building wo…
Career Pathways: From Ideas to Action, Tools for States
This webinar described the value of career pathway systems, showcased leading state and district examples.