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
AYPF’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
Joined by long time partners, funders, and supporters, AYPF celebrated 25 years of informing youth policy and improving youth outcomes.
- September 4, 2018
Back to School, Back to ESSA and Supporting Students with Disabilities
Jenna Tomasello offers insight into how school leaders can leverage ESSA & IDEA to support students with disabilities.
- August 28, 2018
Getting Back to School & Setting the Tone
Leslie Byford discusses the educational essentials that educators, teachers, and parents should consider as they head back to school.
- August 21, 2018
How Do We Get to Equity: Reflections on Systemic Change
Jesse Kannam offers a personal reflection on what it means to be an agent for change.