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Developmental Perspective on College and Workplace Readiness

Author(s):

Lippman, L., Atienza, A., Rivers, A., Keith, J.

Publisher:

Child Trends

Date Published:

January, 2008

This report highlights specific competencies in the areas of social, cognitive, and psychological development that research has identified as necessary for a person to become a valued and skilled employee. The competencies are organized into five domains of youth development: physical, psychological, social, cognitive, and spiritual. The report also identifies strategies that high schools can use to help young adults develop these competencies.

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