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.
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Leveraging Resources to Create Alternative Pathways to Education and Employment Training for Disconnected Youth
OverviewAs a nation, we continue to face a dropout problem of epic portions. In 2007, 16% of all young people aged 16-24 were high school dropouts (approximate…
- October 8, 2009
Success at Every Step: How 23 Programs Support Youth on the Path to College and Beyond (2009)
SynopsisThis publication describes 23 programs that have been proven to help young people successfully complete high school and be prepared for success in post…
Rethinking Professional Development: Comprehensive Approaches to Ensuring Effective Teaching
OverviewMany believe that teacher quality and teacher preparedness are the key factors to student achievement. Continuous high quality professional development…
- March 21, 2009
Strengthening Indian Country Through Tribal Youth Programs (2009)
SynopsisThis report examines how five Tribal Youth Programs (TYPs), supported by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) at the U.S. …