Structured curriculum
An eight-week core program with a deeper course library, practical checks, and project rubrics.
Explore the curriculumPractical workforce foundations.
Measurable learner evidence.
Bring financial literacy, entrepreneurial skills, career exploration, and training preparation into a structured learning experience. See what learners completed and made, then connect the next step to your staff and service partners.
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Partnership, pilot, licensing, and subcontracting conversations are open.
Build on a working learning platform.
Work learners can show
Budgets, credit plans, résumés, job-search systems, work samples, and supplemental workforce exercises.
Open the project workspacePreview the facilitator experience
Explore a fictional workflow for learning progress, project-review decisions, attendance, and support flags. Staff access requires separate setup and an assigned role.
Preview facilitator toolsStaff tools support one configured program cohort after administrator setup. The scope below explains the available tools and your organization’s responsibilities.
Clear coverage.
Clear partner responsibilities.
The Life Starter’s curriculum and platform are being designed to align with and support multiple WIOA Title I Youth program elements. Our product assessment identifies substantial direct curriculum coverage in financial literacy, entrepreneurial skills, and postsecondary preparation.
11 · Financial literacy
12 · Entrepreneurial skills
14 · Postsecondary preparation and transition
1 · Study and academic skills
6 · Leadership development
9 · Follow-up support
13 · Local labor-market information
Alternative secondary education, work experience, occupational training, integrated education/training, supportive services, human mentoring, and professional counseling. Use our preparation and referral tools to plan connections with these providers.
These classifications describe curriculum and product capabilities. Authorized program staff document each participant’s service receipt. Local programs must make all 14 elements available; individual services are selected using the participant’s assessment and service strategy. 20 CFR 681.460
Review the full 14-element matrixProgram access and WIOA eligibilityOpen learning.
Open learning.
Program-specific eligibility.
The Life Starter is for ages 14+, with no upper age limit. Authorized program staff determine WIOA eligibility and maintain eligibility documents in their approved system.
In-School Youth (ISY)
Generally ages 14–21 at enrollment, with school attendance, low-income requirements and applicable exceptions, and a qualifying barrier. The rule includes specific age provisions for students with disabilities.
ISY federal eligibility ruleOut-of-School Youth (OSY)
Generally ages 16–24 at enrollment, not attending school as defined under applicable law, and meeting an applicable eligibility category; income requirements apply to some categories.
OSY federal eligibility ruleAuthorized program staff verify age, school status, applicable income criteria, and qualifying barriers.
Your staff own the service plan.
ProofPath supports the conversation
Its recommendations and visible reasons can inform review of strengths, learning needs, goals, and next activities. Staff create, approve, and update the Individual Service Strategy.
Program design and service strategy requirementsPartners deliver human services
An employer provides a placement. A qualified provider delivers occupational training or counseling. A human adult mentor provides a structured relationship for at least 12 months, including the interaction required by the rule.
Adult mentoring requirementsFollow-up extends beyond a reminder
The current 30/90-day learner check-ins are not a complete WIOA follow-up service. Staff must provide needs-based follow-up generally for at least 12 months after official exit, with the applicable exceptions. A reminder or request for outcome data alone is insufficient.
Follow-up requirementsPlan how your organization will use it.
| Capability | Current product | Your organization confirms |
|---|---|---|
| Learning evidence | Saved lessons, checks, projects, reviews, and supplemental exercises | Agree local service definitions and outcome verification |
| Labor-market research | Official job, apprenticeship, training, and local-support resources; learner-entered comparisons | Current sources, relevant geography, data dates, and local interpretation |
| Cohort operations | Role-based tools for a configured program cohort | Named staff, agreed access, and reporting needs. Separate organization workspaces and automated exports are not included. |
| Service coordination | Resource directory, private learner next-step notes, and host conversation materials | Provider agreements, actual service delivery, and records for referrals, placements, mentoring, and 12-month follow-up |
| Outcomes | Learning records and separately labeled follow-up self-reports | Verify employment, credentials, enrollment, and retention with permitted sources |
Start with one useful session.
Use a clear session plan, learner-chosen goals, project criteria, and a simple measurement worksheet. Keep private learner notes separate from your organization’s service records.
Open the program host guide →What do your learners need to leave with?
Discuss the curriculum, your service plan, staff roles, accessibility needs, privacy requirements, and evidence you need to review.
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