Resources: Transition Age Specific: Work Readiness Skills

​In addition to the wealth of resources found on Parent Education webpages, including resource packets, videos, articles, etc., below are a collection of online tools and home based ideas for families while schools are closed. If you have an idea to add to this page, please email ssdpeda@ssdmo.org

For Special School District of St. Louis County specific resources and updates related to COVID-19, please visit the SSD public website or visit Return to School Guidance

Please note that the compilation of resources below are based on suggestions from various organizations and do not constitute an endorsement from SSD. Please make sure to check any site or resource before sharing with your student.

Work Readiness Skills

Dr. Kit Dr. Kit. Sections on success in school, at work and in parenting

Driving Study Guide A guide to understanding Missouri Motor Vehicle Laws and Licensing Requirement

Driving Practice Test Online free driver’s license practice test

Explore Work Explorework.com

The Let’s Get to Work (LGTW) Quick Guide on Transition to Employment Wisconsin BPDD

Missouri Connections Comprehensive, online, career development and planning program that is provided free of charge to all Missouri citizens. Funded by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, this program supports the career development efforts of schools, community organizations, and adult job seeker programs. Missouri Connections helps individuals learn about their talents, skills, and interests and makes the connection between planning for continued education and the work world.

NextUp for Students Technology and social media have changed the way that youth consume and retain information. The NextUp program utilizes these platforms to enhance conventional methods of delivering transition curriculum in a fun and engaging format.

Online Practice Employment Application

Online Practice Job Applications

Skills to Pay the Bills. Dept. of Labor. Choose various things to email or scan and send to your clients and discuss.

Using Video Modeling to Teach Interviewing Skills. NTACT

Workplace Readiness Skills Employability Skills for Career Readiness CTE