| Domain | Questions | Evidence / next step |
|---|---|---|
| Starting point | What can the person already explain, demonstrate, complete, and sustain? | Prior work, education, credentials, portfolio, references, observation |
| Destination | Employment, advancement, freelance work, entrepreneurship, practice or ownership? | Participant choice and written destination |
| Barriers | Transportation, housing, benefits, schedule, digital access, childcare, health, justice involvement? | Named action, owner, due date and referral acceptance |
| Foundational skill | Reliability, communication, regulation, boundaries, teamwork, learning and follow-through? | Observation, simulation, work sample and coaching plan |
| Technical readiness | What sector skill and credential requirements remain? | Partner standard and training plan |
| Supports | What accommodation, coaching, peer, case management, supervision or resource support is needed? | Consent-based support plan |
Workforce front door
Assessment before assignment.
A nonclinical assessment organizes strengths, interests, past experience, barriers, accommodations, readiness, support needs, economic goals, and participant choice before a pathway is recommended.