Students will conduct research into post-graduation paths and challenges, reflecting on potential real-world obstacles while collaborating with community partners to ground their understanding, setting the foundation for their Game of Life simulation.

Students will clearly articulate their post-high-school goals and obstacles by synthesizing insights from their research and empathy work to define what they aim to achieve in the Game of Life Simulation, forming a personal roadmap that informs their choices in the upcoming phases.

Students will brainstorm innovative solutions to simulate adult life scenarios based on their defined post-high-school roles, developing strategic plans to tackle the anticipated challenges and opportunities within the 'Game of Life.'

Students will develop prototypes of their professional resumes and email portfolios, actively soliciting peer and community partner feedback to refine and iterate on these representations of their real-world skills and identity, preparing for their transition to adulthood.

Students will conduct user testing of their communication products—resumes, email portfolios, and interview responses—gathering feedback from peers and community partners to iterate and refine their solutions for optimal authenticity and professional impact.