A high-impact, 20-minute session designed to boost self-esteem and promote positive self-image through the use of affirmations and reflective practice. Girls will learn to identify their internal narrator and reframe negative self-talk into empowering statements.

An expanded lesson on mastering empathy through the 'Perspective Lens' metaphor. Students explore warm-up scenarios, learn concrete strategies (Empathy Mapping, 'I' Statements, Role-Playing), and apply them to complex social situations.

A comprehensive lesson designed to help students understand the purpose of a resume, explore various formatting styles, and craft their own professional profile for future opportunities.

Students practice interview etiquette and evaluate interview behaviors using a simplified rubric and video analysis of common interview mistakes.

Students explore qualities that make a "good employee," such as punctuality, hygiene, and teamwork, through a "Hire vs. Not Ready Yet" behavior sorting activity.

Students will differentiate between hard skills (learned tasks) and soft skills (people skills) using visual aids and sorting activities tailored for low cognitive ability levels.

A final review of the curriculum, completion of the post-test, and creation of a personal transition action plan.

Techniques for social integration, including joining campus organizations, networking with peers and professors, and managing social expectations.

Strategies for managing time effectively in a less structured environment, focusing on study habits, balancing social life, and using planners.

Practical skills for independent living, including laundry techniques, basic meal prep, and maintaining a healthy living environment in a dorm.

An introduction to financial independence, covering banking basics, credit vs. debit, and building a sustainable college budget.

Students assess their current readiness for college life and explore the overarching goals of the College Launchpad curriculum through an orientation and baseline assessment.

A set of materials designed to gather meaningful input from students in alternative education settings to tailor instruction and support to their specific needs and interests.

A comprehensive lesson for high school students on mastering their first job interviews, focusing on personal branding, soft skills, and professional inquiry.