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
- March 27, 2015
Building Postsecondary Pathways For Opportunity Youth
In this brief, The American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) investigated and documented pathways into postsecondary education and the workforce for older, vulnerable…
- January 9, 2015
Better Together: A Resource Directory for Afterschool System Builders
"Better Together: A Resource Directory for Afterschool System Builders," is intended to serve as a comprehensive directory that identifies over 50 organization…
- December 22, 2014
The Forgotten Half: Pathways to Success for America’s Youth and Young Families (1988)
This 1988 landmark report, co-authored by AYPF founder Samuel Halperin, examined the significant obstacles facing young people in the United States in terms of…
- December 9, 2014
Creating Access to Opportunities for Youth in Transition from Foster Care
In "Creating Access to Opportunities for Youth in Transition from Foster Care," the American Youth Policy Forum has highlighted best practices and policies and…