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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  • July 16, 2014

    Better Together Information Hub

    The American Youth Policy Forum has hosted a number of events following the Better Together Conference in Baltimore, MD. This site offers access to previous we…

  • July 15, 2014

    What is Deeper Learning?

    Loretta Goodwin, Senior DirectorThe vision of the American Youth Policy Forum is for every young person, especially at-risk youth, to be prepared with the kno…

  • July 14, 2014

    Welcome to AYPF’s blog!

    Welcome to the first post of the AYPF blog, Forum For Thought. Our blog’s mission is to provide timely, insightful, and engaging dispatches from the intersecti…

  • July 1, 2014

    June 2014

    Discover what's new at AYPF in this month's e-bulletin.