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Pub. Date
2015.
Description
Positive youth development (PYD) is an approach and philosophy to working with youth. It includes using an intentionally optimistic frame of mind and positive perspective in your daily work. For some, it will include a cultural shift within the program, their practices and policies, as well as the way staff view their work and how they interact with youth on a daily basis. PYD includes intentional efforts to providing programming, opportunities for...
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Pub. Date
2012.
Description
The Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC) advises the Governor and the Colorado Legislature on policy matters related to all programs and activities funded by the Workforce Investment Act. The CWDC has been engaged in creative alliances with industry, economic development, and education which have helped to infuse over $10 million into the workforce system to support the enrollment, training, and placement of the unemployed, under-employed,...
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
There is a great deal of research that demonstrates the incredibly positive impact that participation in after school programs has on improving school attendance. This is dramatically increased when programs and schools work together collaboratively. Using the references provided at the end of this mini-guide, you will be able to access much of this data and research.