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
- January 12, 2015
The Conundrums of Competency-Based Education: Takeaways from Our Study Tour to New Hampshire
Jennifer Brown Lerner, Deputy DirectorAs debate continues about what is competency-based education (CBE), one way that AYPF contributes to the conversation is…
- 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…
- January 6, 2015
Three Education Policy Predictions for 2015
George Knowles, Web Communications AssociateWith the holiday season behind us and a new year ahead, it’s time to think about what 2015 has in store for educat…