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
- March 22, 2003
Finance and Resources Issues in High School Reform (2003)
SynopsisThis report summarizes discussions between education and youth development leaders regarding the need to address financial and resource issues in high …
- January 22, 2002
Finding Common Ground: Service-Learning and Education Reform
SynopsisAn AYPF report reveals areas of compatibility between Comprehensive School Reform (CSR) programs leaders in education reform and elements of service-le…
- September 26, 2001
Raising Minority Academic Achievement: A Compendium of Education Programs and Practices
The purpose of this report is to inform policymaking and funding decisions by providing easy-to-read, accessible, concrete, research-proven evidence of academi…
- June 1, 2001
Leveling the Playing Field: Technology as an Equalizer in Education, Transition to Careers and Daily Life
This publication serves as a summary of what AYPF learned in the three forums on the use of technology to assist youth with disabilities in terms of education …