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
- June 1, 2015
Words to Make Us Wiser
Jennifer Brown Lerner, Deputy DirectorIf there’s one thing I’ve learned from my involvement in education, it’s that precision around language matters. From th…
- May 29, 2015
Foster Care Youth Voices: Planing for the Future
In honor of National Foster Care Month, AYPF is featuring the stories and advice of four young people who were in the foster care system.My name is Maria and…
- May 28, 2015
Foster Care Youth Voices: Value of Therapy
In honor of National Foster Care Month, AYPF is featuring the stories and advice of four young people who were in the foster care system. My name is Shannon, I…
- May 27, 2015
Foster Care Youth Voices: In Pursuit of Education
In honor of National Foster Care Month, AYPF is featuring the stories and advice of four young people who were in the foster care system.Physical, mental, and …