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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- May 2, 2017
That’s What Friends Are For (To help shed light on critical policy issues in alternative education)
Sharing how others have shaped her thinking related to alternative education and accountability, Jennifer Brown Lerner highlights lesser-considered policy issu…
- April 26, 2017
AYPF and IEL Team Up for the 2017 Samuel Halperin Lecture and Youth Public Service Award
AYPF teamed up with the IEL to host the annual Samuel Halperin Lecture and Youth Public Service Award.
- April 25, 2017
Real World Learning in Alternative Schools: Ideas on Measures from AYPF’s Study Tour to Colorado
Jessica Kannam discusses the role of workforce training integrated into the curriculum that prepares students for success after high school.