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Career Compass Transition Planning

A comprehensive set of transition materials designed to help students navigate post-secondary goals including career exploration, independent living, and agency connections. Using simple text and visual supports, these resources empower students to take active steps toward their future.

Navigating Your Future

Advanced transition tools focused on post-secondary success, career networking, and independent adult living. Updated for professional maturity and document compatibility.

Career Compass Transition Planning

A comprehensive set of transition materials designed to help students navigate post-secondary goals including career exploration, independent living, and agency connections. Using simple text and visual supports, these resources empower students to take active steps toward their future.

MassHire Service Tracker Worksheet

MassHire Service Tracker

Career Exploration & Resource Log

Name: _________________________________________ Date: ____________

1. Local Office Contact Info

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400"><tbody><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 w-1/3 font-bold bg-slate-50 text-sm">Center Name</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-16"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 w-1/3 font-bold bg-slate-50 text-sm">Phone Number</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-16"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 w-1/3 font-bold bg-slate-50 text-sm">Email Address</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-16"></td></tr></tbody></table>

2. Services & Resources

Check the services you are interested in exploring:

☐ Resume Building

☐ Interview Preparation

☐ Job Search Assistance

☐ Occupational Training

☐ Youth Programs

☐ Career Interest Tests

3. Research Notes

What are 2 things you want to ask a Career Counselor?

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400"><tbody><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-20"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-20"></td></tr></tbody></table>

4. Intake Meeting Plan

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400"><tbody><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 w-1/2 font-bold bg-slate-50 text-sm">Proposed Date & Time</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 w-1/2 font-bold bg-slate-50 text-sm">Meeting Method</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-16"></td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-16"></td></tr></tbody></table>

Career Center Navigator Worksheet

Career Center Navigator

Post-Secondary Transition Planner

Student Name: __________________________________________ Date: ____________

Step 1: Website Research

List two MassHire services that match your career goals:

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400"><tbody><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 w-12 text-center font-bold bg-slate-100">1</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-16"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 w-12 text-center font-bold bg-slate-100">2</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-16"></td></tr></tbody></table>

Step 2: Local Office Details

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400 text-sm"><tbody><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 w-1/3 font-bold bg-slate-100">Center Name</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-14"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 w-1/3 font-bold bg-slate-100">Phone / Email</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-14"></td></tr></tbody></table>

Step 3: Intake Appointment

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400 text-sm"><tbody><tr class="bg-slate-100 font-bold"><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2">Meeting Date & Time</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2">Location (Virtual or Office)</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-14"></td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-14"></td></tr></tbody></table>

Step 4: Self-Advocacy Questions

Prepare two specific questions to ask your career counselor:

Q1: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Q2: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Professional Network Builder Worksheet

Professional Network Builder

Industry Research & Outreach Planner

Name: _________________________________________________ Date: ____________

Target Industry & Roles

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400"><tbody><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 w-1/3 font-bold bg-slate-50 text-sm uppercase tracking-tight">Desired Industry</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-14"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 w-1/3 font-bold bg-slate-50 text-sm uppercase tracking-tight">Specific Job Role</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-14"></td></tr></tbody></table>

Potential Professional Contacts

List 2 people or companies you could contact for an informational interview:

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400 text-sm"><tbody><tr class="bg-slate-50 font-bold text-center uppercase tracking-tighter"><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2">Contact Name / Company</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2">How to Contact (Email/LinkedIn)</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-16"></td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-16"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-16"></td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-16"></td></tr></tbody></table>

Informational Interview Questions

What do you want to learn? Write 3 specific questions:

1. ____________________________________________________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________________________________________________

3. ____________________________________________________________________________________

Next Step Action Item

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400"><tbody><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-24 align-top"><p class="text-xs text-slate-300">Identify one concrete step to take (e.g., "Send email on Monday")...</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

Independent Living Log Worksheet

Independent Living Log

Self-Sufficiency & Adult Living Skills Tracker

Name: _________________________________________________ Week Of: __________

Weekly Skill Tracking

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400 text-sm"><tbody><tr class="bg-slate-100 font-bold uppercase text-[10px]"><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2 w-1/2">Task / Skill Area</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2 w-1/4 text-center">Done?</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2 w-1/4">Notes</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 font-bold">Budgeting (Track Spending)</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 text-center text-xl">☐</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-16"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 font-bold">Meal Planning / Prep</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 text-center text-xl">☐</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-16"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 font-bold">Professional Scheduling</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 text-center text-xl">☐</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-16"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 font-bold">Home Maintenance / Care</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 text-center text-xl">☐</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-16"></td></tr></tbody></table>

Financial Goal for the Week

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400"><tbody><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-28 align-top"><p class="text-xs text-slate-300">Record your primary saving or spending target here...</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

Weekly Reflection

What went well? What was a challenge?

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400"><tbody><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-32 align-top"></td></tr></tbody></table>

Agency Connection Tracker Worksheet

Agency Connection Tracker

Coordinating Adult Services & Applications

Student Name: __________________________________________ Date: ____________

Agency Details

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400 text-sm"><tbody><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 w-1/3 font-bold bg-slate-50 uppercase text-[10px]">Agency Name (e.g. MassAbility)</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-16"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 w-1/3 font-bold bg-slate-50 uppercase text-[10px]">Assigned Counselor</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-16"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 w-1/3 font-bold bg-slate-50 uppercase text-[10px]">Direct Phone / Email</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-16"></td></tr></tbody></table>

Application & Status

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400 text-sm"><tbody><tr class="bg-slate-50 font-bold text-center uppercase text-[10px]"><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2 w-1/2">Milestone Step</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2 w-1/2">Date Completed / Notes</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 font-medium">Initial Application Submitted</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-14"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 font-medium">Intake / Interview Scheduled</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-14"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 font-medium">Documentation Provided</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-14"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 font-medium">Eligibility Confirmed</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-14"></td></tr></tbody></table>

Required Action Items

List items you need to provide or do before the next meeting:

1. ____________________________________________________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________________________________________________

Weekly Transition Dashboard Worksheet

Transition Dashboard

Weekly Professional Planning & Tracking

Name: _________________________________________________ Week: ____________

Weekly Calendar

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400 text-xs"><tbody><tr class="bg-slate-100 font-bold text-center h-10 uppercase"><td class="border border-slate-400 w-[14%]">Mon</td><td class="border border-slate-400 w-[14%]">Tue</td><td class="border border-slate-400 w-[14%]">Wed</td><td class="border border-slate-400 w-[14%]">Thu</td><td class="border border-slate-400 w-[14%]">Fri</td><td class="border border-slate-400 w-[14%] bg-indigo-50">Sat</td><td class="border border-slate-400 w-[14%] bg-indigo-50">Sun</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 h-36 align-top p-1"></td><td class="border border-slate-400 h-36 align-top p-1"></td><td class="border border-slate-400 h-36 align-top p-1"></td><td class="border border-slate-400 h-36 align-top p-1"></td><td class="border border-slate-400 h-36 align-top p-1"></td><td class="border border-slate-400 h-36 align-top p-1 bg-indigo-50/20"></td><td class="border border-slate-400 h-36 align-top p-1 bg-indigo-50/20"></td></tr></tbody></table>

Top 3 Priority Tasks

☐ _________________________________

☐ _________________________________

☐ _________________________________

Milestone Wins

☐ MassHire Meeting

☐ Career Research

☐ Agency Update

☐ Budget Review

Observation Notes

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400"><tbody><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-32 align-top"><p class="text-xs text-slate-300 italic">Record observations, meeting details, or follow-up needs here...</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

Transition Milestones Checklist Worksheet

Transition Milestones Checklist

Post-Secondary Goal Tracker

Name: _________________________________________________ Date: ____________

I. Career Development Milestones

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400 text-sm"><tbody><tr class="bg-slate-50 font-bold uppercase text-[10px]"><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2 w-16 text-center">Done</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2">Milestone Description</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2 w-40 text-center">Date Met</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 text-center text-xl">☐</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 font-bold">Researched MassHire professional employment resources</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 text-center text-xl">☐</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 font-bold">Scheduled/Attended MassHire Resource Consultation</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 text-center text-xl">☐</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 font-bold">Completed Career Informational Talk #1</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 text-center text-xl">☐</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 font-bold">Completed Career Informational Talk #2</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4"></td></tr></tbody></table>

II. Living Independence Milestones

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400 text-sm"><tbody><tr class="bg-slate-50 font-bold uppercase text-[10px]"><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2 w-16 text-center">Done</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2">Milestone Description</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2 w-40 text-center">Date Met</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 text-center text-xl">☐</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 font-bold">Tracked budget for 7 consecutive days</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 text-center text-xl">☐</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 font-bold">Planned and prepared a balanced adult meal</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 text-center text-xl">☐</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 font-bold">Audited daily schedule for appointments</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4"></td></tr></tbody></table>

III. Agency Navigation Milestones

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400 text-sm"><tbody><tr class="bg-slate-50 font-bold uppercase text-[10px]"><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2 w-16 text-center">Done</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2">Milestone Description</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2 w-40 text-center">Date Met</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 text-center text-xl">☐</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 font-bold text-slate-700">Submitted MassAbility or DDS application</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 text-center text-xl">☐</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 font-bold text-slate-700">Attended consultation with agency representative</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4"></td></tr></tbody></table>

Professional Advocacy Guide Worksheet

Professional Advocacy Guide

Effective Communication for Adult Transition

1. Key Meeting Tips

Bring your personal notes and goal trackers to every consultation.
Ask for clarification if you don't understand a form or a term.
State your career path and living goals at the start of the meeting.

2. Helpful Professional Phrases

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400 text-sm"><tbody><tr class="bg-slate-100 font-bold"><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 w-1/3">Topic</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3">What to say</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 font-bold uppercase text-[10px]">Asking for Help</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 italic">"I require assistance with understanding this specific form."</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 font-bold uppercase text-[10px]">Next Steps</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 italic">"What are the specific next steps and timeline for this process?"</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 font-bold uppercase text-[10px]">Resources</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 italic">"I am looking for specialized resources to support my career goals."</td></tr></tbody></table>

3. Meeting Introduction Script

"Hello. My name is ____________________________. I am here today to discuss the agency services that will support my post-secondary career and independent living goals."

Professional Network Builder Worksheet

Professional Network Builder

Outreach & Informational Interview Planner

NAME: _________________________________________________ DATE: ____________

Target Industry Research

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400 text-sm"><tbody><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 w-1/3 font-bold bg-slate-50">Career Industry</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-10"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 w-1/3 font-bold bg-slate-50">Specific Job Title</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-10"></td></tr></tbody></table>

Professional Contacts

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400 text-sm"><tbody><tr class="bg-slate-50 font-bold"><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2">Contact Name / Company</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2">Method of Contact (Email, etc.)</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2 w-24 text-center">Contacted?</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-12"></td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-12"></td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 text-center">[ ]</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-12"></td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-12"></td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 text-center">[ ]</td></tr></tbody></table>

Informational Interview Prep

Prepare three questions for your professional contact:

1. ____________________________________________________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________________________________________________

3. ____________________________________________________________________________________

Independent Living Tracker Worksheet

Independent Living Tracker

Weekly Adult Living Skills Audit

Name: _________________________________________________ Week: ____________

Weekly Skills Audit

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400 text-sm"><tbody><tr class="bg-slate-100 font-bold uppercase text-[10px]"><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2">Skill Area</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2 w-24 text-center">Done?</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2">Observations / Goal Progress</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 font-bold">Financial Literacy</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 text-center text-xl">☐</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 h-16"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 font-bold">Nutrition & Prep</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 text-center text-xl">☐</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 h-16"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 font-bold">Time Management</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 text-center text-xl">☐</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 h-16"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 font-bold">Self-Advocacy</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 text-center text-xl">☐</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 h-16"></td></tr></tbody></table>

Financial Reflection

What was the biggest expense this week? Was it a need or a want?

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400"><tbody><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-28 align-top"></td></tr></tbody></table>

Professional Growth

Identify one adult skill you improved this week:

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400"><tbody><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-28 align-top"></td></tr></tbody></table>

Agency Service Bridge Worksheet

Agency Service Bridge

Coordinating Adult Transitions

NAME: _________________________________________________ DATE: ____________

Coordination Log

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400 text-sm"><tbody><tr class="bg-slate-50 font-bold"><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 w-1/3 text-center">Agency / Contact</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 text-center">Status / Next Meeting</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-24"></td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-24"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-24"></td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-3 h-24"></td></tr></tbody></table>

Required Documents Checklist

[ ] Updated IEP/504

[ ] Recent Evaluations

[ ] Signed Release of Info

[ ] Agency Application Form

[ ] Financial Documents

[ ] Residency Proof

Transition Action Plan Sheet

Transition Action Plan

Weekly Goal Planning Strategy

Name: _________________________________________________ Date: ____________

Weekly Action Items

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400 text-sm"><tbody><tr class="bg-slate-100 font-bold text-center uppercase text-[10px]"><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2 w-1/2">Specific Task</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2 w-1/4">Agency</td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-2 w-1/4">Due Date</td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 h-20"></td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 h-20 text-center"></td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 h-20 text-center"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 h-20"></td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 h-20 text-center"></td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 h-20 text-center"></td></tr><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 h-20"></td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 h-20 text-center"></td><td class="border border-slate-400 p-4 h-20 text-center"></td></tr></tbody></table>

Addressing Potential Obstacles

What might stop you from finishing these tasks? How will you solve it?

<table class="w-full border-collapse border border-slate-400"><tbody><tr><td class="border border-slate-400 p-0 h-48 align-top"><div class="h-full w-full flex flex-col"><div class="border-b border-slate-200 h-10 w-full mt-10"></div><div class="border-b border-slate-200 h-10 w-full"></div><div class="border-b border-slate-200 h-10 w-full"></div><div class="border-b border-slate-200 h-10 w-full"></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table>

Transition Milestones Checklist

Master Milestone Checklist

Core Transition Navigation Tracker

<table class="w-full border-collapse border-2 border-slate-900 text-sm"><tbody><tr class="bg-slate-900 text-white font-bold uppercase"><td class="p-3 w-2/3">CORE TRANSITION MILESTONE</td><td class="p-3 w-1/3 text-center">STATUS / DATE</td></tr><tr class="bg-slate-100 font-black text-xs uppercase text-slate-500"><td colspan="2" class="p-2 border border-slate-300">I. CAREER & EMPLOYMENT</td></tr><tr><td class="p-3 border border-slate-300">MassHire Service Orientation</td><td class="p-3 border border-slate-300"></td></tr><tr><td class="p-3 border border-slate-300">Informational Interview #1</td><td class="p-3 border border-slate-300"></td></tr><tr><td class="p-3 border border-slate-300">Informational Interview #2</td><td class="p-3 border border-slate-300"></td></tr><tr class="bg-slate-100 font-black text-xs uppercase text-slate-500"><td colspan="2" class="p-2 border border-slate-300">II. INDEPENDENT LIVING</td></tr><tr><td class="p-3 border border-slate-300">Budget Tracking (1 Week)</td><td class="p-3 border border-slate-300"></td></tr><tr><td class="p-3 border border-slate-300">Meal Planning & Preparation</td><td class="p-3 border border-slate-300"></td></tr><tr class="bg-slate-100 font-black text-xs uppercase text-slate-500"><td colspan="2" class="p-2 border border-slate-300">III. AGENCY SUPPORT</td></tr><tr><td class="p-3 border border-slate-300">MassAbility Intake Meeting</td><td class="p-3 border border-slate-300"></td></tr><tr><td class="p-3 border border-slate-300">Agency Application Finalized</td><td class="p-3 border border-slate-300"></td></tr></tbody></table>

Final Transition Observations

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Professional Advocacy Script Worksheet

Professional Advocacy Script

Self-Advocacy & Outreach Practice

Name: _________________________________________________ Date: ____________

Meeting Strategies

☐ Review specific career goals before your meeting.
☐ Bring a physical list of needs or eligibility questions.
☐ Request clear definitions for any agency terms used.

Advocacy Introduction Script

"Good morning/afternoon. My name is ____________________________. I am here to explore post-secondary support options and learn how your agency assists young adults with professional and independent living goals."

Next Meeting Priority

What is the most important need to communicate in your next meeting?

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