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
- May 28, 2015
Foster Care Youth Voices: Value of Therapy
In honor of National Foster Care Month, AYPF is featuring the stories and advice of four young people who were in the foster care system. My name is Shannon, I…
- May 27, 2015
Foster Care Youth Voices: In Pursuit of Education
In honor of National Foster Care Month, AYPF is featuring the stories and advice of four young people who were in the foster care system.Physical, mental, and …
- May 26, 2015
Foster Care Youth Voices: Caring Adult Mentors
In honor of National Foster Care Month, AYPF is featuring the stories and advice of four young people who were in the foster care system. My name is Taevon…
- May 26, 2015
Foster Care Youth Voices: An Introduction
Garet Fryar, Policy Research Assistant“Policy makers and advocates should understand the struggle that a youth goes through before they exit the system. The c…