last updated December 20, 2011

The Four Transition Areas:
Career/Employment:
Activities and/or skills necessary to develop work related behaviors/
abilities needed to obtain/keep a job, find a job, or learn about a job.
Examples: career exploration, work experiences, job applications, interview skills, resume building, job search,
employability skills

Post-Secondary Education/Training:
Activities and/or skills related to instruction or learning situations either
in high school or preparing for post graduation.
Examples: college visits, MCTI tours, financial aid info, classes/ training, apprenticeships, employability skills

Adult Living:
Activities and/or skills related to actions done occasionally or on a
regular basis in an adult’s life.
Examples: obtain state id or dr. license, learning about buying/renting a home or insurance, registering to vote,
budgeting, preparing meals, taking care of a home, making/keeping appointments

Community Participation:
Activities and/or skills related to developing interests outside of the
school that prepare a student to be a part of the community.
Examples: recreation, transportation/ mobility training, grocery shopping, ordering

Utica Community Schools
Liz Rogala, Transition Coordinator