Many special education students graduate without a post-secondary career plan, leaving them unprepared for independence and employment. John Ischy, an intervention specialist at Switzerland of Ohio Local School District, shares how intentional transition planning, hands-on career exploration through the PAYS Lab, and virtual reality job simulation transform student outcomes—moving from "no plan" to meaningful, sustainable employment. Discover why career-focused transition planning starting in middle school matters more than traditional academic metrics for older students.