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
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- August 22, 2016
Where’s the “Community” in Community College?
Carinne Deeds highlights the ways that first-generation students can find their niche in community college.
- August 15, 2016
Youth Courts: Empowering Youth Voices One Case At a Time
Louis Lainé explains the value of Youth Courts as mechanism to empower young people.
- August 8, 2016
ESSA’s “Non-Academic” Indicator: What Are We Talking About?
Jennifer Brown Lerner asks some hard questions about ESSA’s fifth indicator.