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
Examining Strategies to Improve the Use of Research Evidence in Child Welfare
This forum explored how state and local leaders grapple with integrating research-based programs and practices into their daily routines.
- October 5, 2015
Trust, Communication, and Context: Conditions that Help Intermediaries Bridge Research and Policy
This post was originally published on the William T. Grant Foundation blog. Betsy Brand, Executive DirectorWe are surrounded by research. As executive director…
The Intersection of Afterschool and Competency-Based Education
This convening aimed to provide clarity on the intersection of afterschool and competency-based education.
- September 28, 2015
A Fresh Look at Data Tells Us Good Jobs are Returning
George Knowles, Digital Communications AssociateEver since the 2008 Great Recession, the conventional wisdom has been that for recent college graduates, findi…