Goal of the Youth Development Collaborative
Create pathways to connect middle- and high-school aged youth to education, career opportunities, resources, and programs that are primarily designed to enhance their:
- Power Skills (a.k.a. Soft Skills)
- Ability to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people.
- Ability to communicate with others in a variety of ways including verbal, nonverbal, written, and visual.
- Ability to contribute to their group and share responsibilities.
- Technical Skills
- Ability or knowledge needed to do practical tasks in the areas of science, the arts, technology, engineering, math, and others.