It is important for youth to develop, master and be exposed and/or equipped with skills that employers find valuable when entering the workforce. This includes cognitive skills, such as academic proficiencies and non-cognitive skills, such as cultural awareness.
Resources
- 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.
- November 1, 2017
ESSA’s Fifth Indicator: Is Chronic Absenteeism Enough?
Anu Anand posits whether chronic absenteeism alone fully captures the potential of the 5th indicator.
Key Teaching and Learning Shifts for Personalized Learning: Preparing for Success
This webinar focused on the key teaching and learning shifts that occur in successful personalized learning settings over time, including how these shifts can …
Employer-Driven Innovations in CTE: Promise, Practice, & Opportunities for Policy
This forum presented leading research on CTE and analysis of the evolving workforce needs which have influenced the development of innovative CTE strategies.