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Use the Employment Transition Guide to Plan Your Career Path

This Employment transition guide will help you or someone you love transition to employment and career with a self-determined future.

two youth smile at the camera at an I'm Determined event

Transition Guide – Independent Living

A transition guide to help you or someone you love transition to independent living with a self-determined future.

a young man receives help in tying a formal tie around a collared shirt

Dining at the Youth Summit OC

Our Youth & Parent Summit takes place at James Madison University. Take a look at the variety of offerings at the dining hall!

Example of a Dorm Room at the Youth Summit OC

I'm Determined Youth Leader shows her dorm room, and other leaders describe the area around the dorms.

Poster: Understand the Elements of I’m Determined

Understand the skills, abilities, and beliefs that contribute to self-determination.

Elements of I'm Determined - grid of 9 colorful blocks with elements listed inside with definitions. The 9 elements and definitions are: Choice Making - The skill of selecting a path forward between two known options. Decision Making - The skill of selecting a path forward based on various solutions that have each been thoughtfully considered. Problem Solving - The skill of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues. Goal Setting & Attainment - The ability to develop a goal, plan for implementation, and measure success. Self-Regulation - The ability to monitor and control one's own behaviors, actions, and skills in various situations. Self-Advocacy - The skills necessary to speak up and/or defend a cause or a person. Internal Locus of Control - The belief that one has control over the outcomes that are important to his or her own life. Self-Efficacy - Belief in one's own ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish specific tasks. Self-Awareness - Basic understanding of one's own strengths, needs, and abilities.

2018 Youth & Parent Summit Closing Program OC

Captioned recap video of the 2018 Youth & Parent Summit, held at James Madison University, featuring keynote speakers, Emily Ladau and Kyle Khachadurian.

Use the Goal Plan to Set and Attain Goals

The Goal Plan is a simple tool to help youth set and attain goals. Download a fillable PDF and instructions on how to use the Goal Plan.

One-Pager: Identity and Self-Awareness

Download this one-pager on identity and self-awareness, a tool to help you reflect on key details that will help others get to know you better.

4 column worksheet with headings My Strengths (in yellow), My Preferences (in teal), My Interests (in red), and My Needs (in purple)

2017 Youth & Parent Summit Closing Program

Recap of the 2017 Youth & Parent Summit featuring Annie and Cayden's journeys toward self-determination (with captions).

Screen grab from 2017 Summit Recap Video showing an overhead view of the JMU campus where the Summit takes place. Brown-roofed buildings with white sidewalks and green space is visible.

Cayden’s Journey

Cayden walks us through his journey toward self-determination and describes his experience as a youth-leader (with captions).

Video capture - Cayden sits in his house while being interviewed about his journey.

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