Additional information
| Practice Area | School Improvement |
|---|---|
| Speaker Name | Diane Stultz, Karen Doty |
| Date | Day 2 – Thurs., June 24, 2021 |
| Time | 3:30PM – 4:30PM |
The New Skills Gap in Young People and How to Reskill Our Youth (Post-Pandemic)
With 2020 demanding that we adjust to shutdowns and work-from-home, yet still be productive in the workplace, some new essential skills became saving graces. Expanding skill frameworks for College and Career Readiness is needed in order to prepare youth to learn cognitive flexibility in school and in life.
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