The Empower Your Future model is based on the Possible Selves theory and the Massachusetts Career Development Benchmarks. EYF curriculum aligns with these benchmarks by emphasizing academic/technical competencies, workplace readiness competencies, and personal and social competencies. The goal of the EYF curriculum is to have students work on these competencies, identify and work toward a positive possible self, and become proactive, resilient, and adaptive as they transition back to work or school.