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
Replicating Success: Cuny’s Accelerated Study In Associate Programs (ASAP)
This webinar highlighted the City University of New York's (CUNY) Accelerated Study In Associate Programs (ASAP).
Study Tour (Hartford, CT) Cross-System Collaboration to Create Postsecondary Opportunities for All Students
This study tour for Congressional and Administration staff highlighted promising elements of pathways to postsecondary opportunities for all students.
Pathways To Success For Michigan’s Opportunity Youth
This webinar highlighted how Michigan is building pathways to success for opportunity youth.
- March 16, 2015
Never Too Late: Investing in Youth Transitioning from Juvenile Justice
Erin Russ, Program AssociateYoung people, especially those in the justice system, should experience opportunities that enhance their strengths rather than con…