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
- November 30, 2017
Trends from the Field: Lessons Learned about Alternative Education
The American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) has worked closely with stakeholders at the national, state, local, and institutional level to develop a deeper understa…
- November 30, 2017
Innovations In Accountability Measures & Processes: Three Case Studies for Alternative Education
As states continue to grapple with the most appropriate ways to hold schools accountable under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), there is a lack of …
- November 13, 2017
Measuring Success: Accountability for Alternative Education
This policy brief aims to address four key opportunities states have both within and outside of ESSA to better understand and ultimately improve alternative ed…
- November 2, 2017
Career and College Exploration in Afterschool Programs in STEM
This article highlights the important role afterschool plays in preparing youth for college and careers in STEM fields.