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
- August 31, 2015
Food for Thought: How Schools Can Play a Role in Children’s Health
This is the second post in a two-part blog series. Read part one. Carinne Deeds, Policy AssociateFood insecurity and childhood hunger can play a critical role …
- August 26, 2015
August 2015
AYPF EVENTSWebinar - Integrating Employability Skills into Everyday Instruction (Wednesday, September 2, 2015)Capitol Hill Forum – Increasing Investment in Aft…
- August 24, 2015
Food for Thought: How Food Insecurity Affects a Child’s Education
This is the first post in a two-part blog series. Read part two. Carinne Deeds, Policy AssociateFor most school-aged youth, having food on the table after a da…
- August 17, 2015
Partnering for Better Policy – Include Teacher Voice!
Loretta Goodwin, Senior DirectorHow can teachers partner with policymakers to create better policy? This was the challenge posed by Sean McComb, 2014 National…