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
- May 13, 2003
Rigor and Relevance: A New Vision for Career and Technical Education
SynopsisThis paper presents not only a new vision of how federal funding for CTE should be used, but also proposals about changing the way funding flows …
- March 22, 2003
No More Islands: Family Involvement in 27 School and Youth Programs (2003)
When families are active in their children’s learning at home, in school, and in youth programs, good things happen. Research has revealed that this connection…
- March 22, 2003
Essentials of High School Reform (2003)
SynopsisThis report speaks to a concern that much attention is being paid to greater academic achievement in core subjects, resulting in little focus on improv…
- 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 …