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Youth in Transition Toolkit:

Youth in Transition Toolkit

  1. Educate yourself
  2. Engage families
  3. Support youth
    1. My best life
    2. Independent living
    3. Employment
    4. Postsecondary education and training
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Employment

Career exploration

Gain self-awareness

Does the youth understand their strengths, interests, preferences and needs related to careers?

  • Awareness: Understand self-awareness related to strengths, preferences, interests and needs.
  • Exploration: Identify personal strengths, preferences, interests and needs and match them to potential career opportunities.
  • Preparation: Practice using personal strengths, preferences, interests and needs during work-based learning experiences.
  • Implementation: Continue to reflect on personal strengths, preferences, interests and needs on the job and in career advancement.

Job exploration counseling

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LEARN: Develop your knowledge

Learn how to support youth in gaining self-awareness.

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Resources DO

DO: Work with youth

Find resources to help youth gain self-awareness.

Visit the Minnesota Programs of Study website to find activities and worksheets to help youth and job seekers identify interests, skills and values related to college and career planning.

The Minnesota Department of Education's Programs of Study webpage
Minnesota Programs of Study
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