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Transition Ages 14-16

Skill Development – Career Exploration

  • Explore areas of interest and volunteer work in the community.

  • Create opportunities for financial literacy.

Transition Ages 16-18

Life Skills – Networking

  • Focus on essential life skills

  • Decide when to graduate and identify what life after school looks like.

  • Provide experiences through internships, part-time jobs, or volunteer work.

  • Build a network of mentors, support groups, and professional advisors.

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Young woman smiling with arms crossed in an office

Transition Ages 18-21

Employment – Post-Secondary Training

  • Assist with resume writing, interview prep, and networking.

  • Explore job placement services.

  • Develop a financial independence plan.

  • Put supports in place for college or vocational training.

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