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
College Access & Success Salon
An informal event for staff of postsecondary education institutions, focused on college access and success for young people.
Credible Messengers Small Group Discussion
An informal event led and facilitated by AYPF’s Youth Policy Consultants and focused on the topic of credible messengers.
- January 26, 2022
For Native Education, Community Is the Answer
Kameryn discusses challenges for Native youth in education systems and what to do about them.
- November 2, 2021
Preventing Youth Suicide: Another Pandemic Imperative
Stephanie, AYPF's executive director, examines youth suicide during the pandemic and how to prevent it.