Transitional Skills Program

We use a research-backed curriculum that addresses real-world challenges and goals. Our comprehensive, interdisciplinary curriculum covers three domains. Each domain has various competencies and sub-competencies in addition to learning modules.

We provide lessons at three levels of increasing complexity. This approach allows participants to continue growing and refining their independent living skills. From daily living and interpersonal relationships to employment, participants can master the skills they need to live their best lives.

Facilitators help participants develop and grow their independent living skills by guiding participant-centered activities, discussions, and simulations that are customized to the interests and skill level of participants. Participants practice both individual focus and how to work with and as a group using soft and executive skills for more independent living or the workforce.

After participants develop skills through practice in our state-of-the-art real-life simulations, they can practice them in the community. During our typical program — five days a week, three hours a day — participants ​ are in the community with their peers up to 50% of the week, using their skills by working at local non-profit organizations and various small businesses. TSC partners with a wide variety of local businesses to provide in-depth, hands-on training that develops practical and interpersonal skills. These integrated employment opportunities provide participants with insight into career choices, empower participants to gain independence, increase teamwork and build confidence in a group environment. Participants are introduced to our community by visiting businesses and public offices to learn about the many jobs within each organization, as well as learning the value of service to the community through these experiences.

With our recreation and wellness component, participants can participate in various sporting, team-building, and group-dynamic activities. These activities help participants enhance their fine motor ability, social interaction, and problem-solving skills. Our team promotes the importance of well-rounded and diverse styles of exercise, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles during each session. Participants learn how to follow and interpret directions with music, practice mindfulness, and improve their physical, social, and emotional well-being. With these skills, our participants can achieve their independent living goals and live a better quality of life.