Transitions began in 1993 with a small group of Olympic teachers. They were quickly joined by Chevron Corporation as an active and important partner. The program was conceived as a class that would teach job readiness skills through integrating academic and vocational curriculum.
Transitions is offered three times a year in eight-week sessions.
A team of six staff members coordinates and teaches the class. Students must apply, be interviewed, and then accepted into the class. They earn credit in English, Economics and Business Education. The are rewarded for modeling successful workplace behaviors. A major project is the completion of a professional portfolio which includes a cover letter, a resume, a master application, identification documents, and other pertinent job search data.