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
Research, Policy, and Practice: The Role of Intermediaries in Promoting Evidence-Based Decisions
This webinar highlighted the use of research-practice partnerships.
Understanding Accelerated Learning Across Secondary and Postsecondary Education
This webinar highlighted a recent brief: Understanding Accelerated Learning Across Secondary and Postsecondary Education.
Building Pathways to Postsecondary Education for Youth Involved in the Justice System
This webinar highlighted NYEC’s recent report “Promoting Postsecondary Success of Court-Involved Youth: Lessons from the NYEC Postsecondary Success Pilot” and …
Leveraging National Opportunities to Support Local System Building
This webinar highlighted how communities can leverage national opportunities to support afterschool system building efforts.