Transition Readiness Boxes: Trades Foundations Series

The Transition Readiness Boxes – Trades Foundations Series is a comprehensive, hands-on curriculum designed to prepare students with disabilities for success in work, life, and continued learning. This 24-box series explores four key career pathways — Trades & Tools, Hospitality & Facilities, Office & Administrative Support, and Retail & Customer Service — through engaging, structured, and accessible activities that teach real-world job skills.
Each box provides everything educators need to facilitate meaningful skill development, including step-by-step training guides, pre- and post-assessments, and data tracking tools to support IEP goal progress and transition planning. The curriculum integrates extension activities that connect to core academics, speech and language development, and occupational therapy, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach that supports the whole learner.