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In addition to housing for low-income residents, it provides job training for residents as well as “supportive services,” such as life skills workshops and cooking classes, to a broader group of participants in need.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
‘Activities like swimming lessons, martial arts, gymnastics or music often build discipline, resilience and life skills that matter just as much as future tuition savings.’
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
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- real-world smarts
- street smarts
- soft skills
- practical knowledge
- practical abilities
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- theoretical knowledge
- learned helplessness
- failure to launch
