TransitionReady
Sure Step Education
1Profile
2Discovery
3Work samples
4Resources
5Documents
6Supporting
7Portfolio
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Step 1 of 7

Student Profile

Basic information to get started. This is your portfolio — only what you choose to share goes in it.

Basic Information
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Your Case Managers Who can see your portfolio
💜 You can connect a teacher by email, and staff at your school can also connect themselves to help you. Everyone connected is listed below. They cannot edit anything — view-only. You can disconnect any of them anytime.
Pathway After Graduation Choose up to 3 — it's okay not to have it all figured out yet
💡 Many students take more than one path at a time — like working a job while going to community college. Select everything that sounds like it could be part of your plan.
Step 2 of 7

Your Experience & Interests

Check anything that sounds like you. You might be surprised how much experience you already have — things you do every day count as real skills.

💜 There are no wrong answers here. Check everything that applies to you, even if it seems small. Every box you check becomes part of your story.
Work Experience
Paid jobs, cash work, family help — it all counts
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Your Work Experience Summary
Three Careers You're Thinking About
💡 These don't have to be your final answer — just what sounds interesting to you right now. Even a vague idea ("something with animals" or "I like fixing things") is a great starting point.
Career #1
Career #2
Career #3
Anything Else You Want Us to Know?
Step 3 of 7

Work Samples

Upload three pieces of work you're proud of. They'll be embedded directly in your portfolio — giving people something real to look at.

💡 Images (JPG, PNG) and PDFs will show as previews in the portfolio. PowerPoint and Word files will be listed as attachments. Accepted formats: JPG, PNG, PDF, PPTX, DOCX.
Sample 1 — Presentation
A PowerPoint, Canva export, or Google Slides PDF — shows research, organization, and visual skills
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Sample 2 — Writing Sample
A formal essay, 5-paragraph paper, or any structured written work
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Sample 3 — Something You're Proud Of
A photo, project, certificate, artwork, repair job, or anything that shows what you can do
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Step 4 of 7

Transition Resources & Options

Programs that can help you take your next step. Check the ones that sound right for you — they'll appear in your portfolio and your career plan.

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FAFSA — Free Application for Federal Student Aid

FAFSA is a free form that helps you get money for college, trade school, or vocational programs. Even if you're not sure you're going to school — fill it out anyway. It opens doors you didn't know existed.

  • Go to studentaid.gov and create a free FSA ID account
  • Have a parent or guardian help with their tax information
  • Submit as early as possible — California's priority deadline is usually March 2
  • Even vocational and trade programs qualify for FAFSA funding
  • Ask your counselor about Cal Grants A & B — free money for California students
🔗 studentaid.gov 🔗 Cal Grants (CSAC)
Programs That Can Help You — Check All That Apply
✅ The programs you check will be included in your AI-generated 5-Year Plan with specific next steps for each one.
🌐 Alta California Regional Center (ALTA)
If you have a developmental disability (like autism or an intellectual disability), Alta can provide support services — including help finding and keeping a job, and support for living more independently. You need to apply before age 22, so don't wait.
🔗 altaregional.org 🔗 Am I Eligible? 🔗 Outside Sacramento? Find your regional center
🏕️ Job Corps
A free program for ages 16–24 where you live on campus and get real job training, help earning your diploma or GED, and support finding a career. Over 100 career areas available. Housing, food, and healthcare are all free. The Sacramento center serves this area.
🔗 jobcorps.gov 🔗 Explore Centers & Trades 🔗 Enroll
🌲 California Conservation Corps (CCC)
A paid program (ages 18–25) where you do conservation, environmental, and emergency work. You earn a real paycheck, gain professional work experience, and can work toward your diploma or GED. Great if you like being active and working outdoors.
🔗 ccc.ca.gov 🔗 Apply Now
🏛️ Los Rios Community College District — Vocational Programs
Four colleges near you — American River, Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake, and Sacramento City — offer certificate and degree programs in auto, welding, culinary, healthcare, business, computers, and many more. Each campus has a disability support office (DSPS) that provides accommodations and help.
🔗 losrios.edu 🔗 DSPS at ARC 🔗 DSPS at CRC 🔗 Not near Sacramento? Find your community college
⚖️ California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
A state program that can pay for your job training, college tuition, tools, technology, or job coaching if you have a disability. Apply in your junior year — don't wait. They have a special program just for students your age making the transition out of high school.
🔗 dor.ca.gov 🔗 Student Services
Thinking About Life After High School? Optional — check any that sound like you
Do any of these sound like you?
Your answers just decide which extra resources we show — and anything you check flows into your 5-Year Plan.
Nothing checked yet — that's completely fine. Check a box above if any of these are for you.
Step 5 of 7

Generate Your Transition Documents

Click any document to generate it instantly. Documents are written from the information you've provided — and nothing else.

✏️ Each document generates from your information automatically. Click inside any document to make edits before printing.
Professional Resume
Work experience bullets written for you — professional, polished, and specific to your background
AI-written
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Career Intent Cover Letter
A professional letter expressing your career goals and why you're a strong candidate
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Letter of Recommendation Fact Sheet
Printable info sheet to hand to 3 recommenders before graduation
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5-Year Post-Graduation Plan
Year-by-year milestones tied to your career goals, resources, and timeline
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Step 6 of 7

Supporting Documents

Upload letters of recommendation, awards, certificates, and completed trainings. These will be embedded in your portfolio as evidence of your accomplishments.

📎 Upload up to 5 files per category. Images and PDFs will display inline in your portfolio. Accepted: JPG, PNG, PDF.
Letters of Recommendation

Upload completed letters from teachers, employers, coaches, or community members.

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Awards & Certificates

Upload photos or scans of awards, honor certificates, attendance recognitions, SkillsUSA placements, or any achievement you've earned.

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Completed Trainings & Certifications

Upload certificates from CTE programs, CPR/First Aid, food handler cards, safety trainings, SkillsUSA, or any professional training you've completed.

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Step 7 of 7

Build Your Portfolio

Choose a template and color scheme, then click Build Portfolio to generate your complete, print-ready document.

Choose Your Portfolio Format

All three formats use the same information — they differ in typography and layout. Pick the one that fits you, then choose a color scheme below.

Editorial
Warm serif · light paper · confident & human
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Corporate
Bold sans · color hero band · employer-ready
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Warm
Friendly serif · optional photo · personable
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Color Scheme

Each format has a signature color, but you can recolor it any way you like.

Clay
Warm & editorial
Navy
Crisp & professional
Sage
Calm & natural
Teal
Sure Step signature
Plum
Creative & bold
Slate
Modern & cool
Choose & Order Your Portfolio Sections

Uncheck anything you want to leave out. Drag the handle to reorder — the order here is the order your sections appear in the finished portfolio.

💡 Items marked Not yet haven't been uploaded or generated, so they start unchecked and are left out. Tick one anyway if you want it reserved — it will print as an empty section.
Stay in Touch After Graduation Optional — you're almost done, and this is completely up to you
💜 You're almost done! Your school email and phone stop working after you leave school. If you'd like your case manager to be able to check in and offer support after graduation, add a personal email/phone and any social accounts you're comfortable sharing. Everything here is optional — leave anything blank. One thing to know: anything you share here is kept in your case manager's contact roster so they can reach you later, and it stays with them even if you delete your TransitionReady account.