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Youth in Transition Toolkit:

Youth in Transition Toolkit

  1. Minnesota’s Youth in Transition Framework
  2. Educate yourself
  3. Engage families
  4. Support youth
    1. My best life
    2. In(ter)dependent living
    3. Employment
    4. Postsecondary education and training
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Postsecondary education and training

Skills for success

Differences between high school and postsecondary education and training

Does the youth know the differences between high school and postsecondary education and training?

  • Awareness: Understand differences between high school and postsecondary education and training options, including drop/add periods and academic probation.
  • Exploration: Identify personal strengths, preferences, interests and needs related to these differences.
  • Preparation: Practice using skills related to preparing for postsecondary education or  training.
  • Implementation: Apply skills for success in a postsecondary education or training program.

Postsecondary education counseling

LEARN: Develop your knowledge

Learn how to help youth in understanding differences between high school and postsecondary education and training.

The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability offers an overview of personal competencies for college and career success (PDF).

Check out these videos and resources from the PACER Center to help youth prepare for what is expected of a college student.

DO: Work with youth

Find resources to help youth understand the differences between high school and postsecondary education and training.

The differences between high school and college can be significant. Help youth understand them with this Differences between high school and college (PDF) guide so they can be prepared for these changes.

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Differences between high school and college (PDF)
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