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Transition Support for PWCS Graduates

rocket graphicSupporting PWCS graduate students as they transition to life after graduation is essential for their success. This resource page is designed to assist PWCS graduates in navigating their post-graduation journey by offering detailed guidance and resources in the following areas:
  • Continued Learning Opportunities: Information on further education and professional development.
  • Career Development: Resources to discover and thrive in your ideal profession.
  • Financial Education: Financial aid resources and scholarship databases.
  • Health and Mental Well-Being: Access to independent living resources and support for maintaining your overall health and mental well-being.
  • Community Engagement: Ways to stay connected and involved with your community.

College / University

Big Future: Complete Guide to Campus Tours

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Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)

ECPI University: A regionally accredited institution offering accelerated degree programs in technology, health care, business, criminal justice, and culinary arts. ECPI provides both online and on-campus options, allowing students to earn degrees quickly and conveniently.

Transferology is a free tool that helps students see how their college credits transfer between schools. After creating an account, users can:

  • Enter completed or planned courses.
  • Check how they transfer to participating institutions.
  • Explore degree pathways and course equivalents.

It’s especially helpful for students planning to transfer or take courses elsewhere.

CollegeSource Online is a free searchable database for students that provides digital college catalogs and course information from thousands of institutions. It allows users to:

  • Access course descriptions, degree requirements, and academic policies.
  • Compare programs across schools.
  • Research institutions for transfer or academic planning.

Trade School & Apprenticeship

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA): Workforce & Professional Development

ApprenticeshipUSA – U.S. Department of Labor

Virginia Department of Labor and Industry

PWCS Trade School & Apprenticeship Webpage

Independent Living Resources

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

Passport Services

Social Security Administration

Transition Support Resources for Graduates with Disabilities

The PWCS Special Education Department provides programs and services specifically designed to support students with disabilities in their transition from high school to adult roles. Visit the PWCS Special Education Department Career and Transition Services webpage and Transition Resources webpage for more information.

Health & Mental Well-Being

Medicaid is a public health insurance program in the United States designed to provide coverage for low-income individuals and families. It was established in 1965 under the Social Security Act and is jointly funded by the federal and state governments.

Virginia Department of Health (VDH)

PWCS Mental Health Resources Webpage

Morgan's Message: Taking a Shot at Mental Health® – a nonprofit organization whose goal is to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics.

Community Engagement

ACTS volunteers serve in diverse roles—from stocking food and distributing groceries to handling admin tasks and supporting survivors through group facilitation.

Do Something is one of the largest global organizations for young people and social change. Their 5.3 million members in 130 countries tackle volunteer campaigns that impact every cause.

E-Buddies promotes social inclusion online for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Guide Dogs of America provides guide dogs and instruction in their use, free of charge, to blind and visually impaired men and women from the United States and Canada.

Habitat for Humanity Prince William County builds and repairs affordable homes with volunteers and families in need.

Middleburg Humane Foundation's goal is to provide a safe haven for abused, neglected, and at-risk animals, both large and small.

Prince William County Animal Shelter: Adult volunteers must be at least 18 years old. We have a teen volunteer program with limited activities for young people between the ages of 15 and 17.

Simple Changes Therapeutic Riding Center volunteers must be at least 14 years old and be able to walk briskly for two to three hours at a time. Volunteering at Simple Changes is about helping individuals with disabilities. Horse experience is welcome, but not required. We are happy to train volunteers to assist individuals with disabilities and to work with the horses.

Teenage writing, art, photos, and forums provide teens with an opportunity to publish creative work and opinions.

Virginia Voter Registration

Volunteer Prince William offers volunteer opportunities in Prince William County.