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Workbench Tools

Everything we build serves the same promise: open doors, protect dignity, spark collaboration, and keep momentum going. Browse by role and find what helps you move today.

Pillars:
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Tools Directory

Open doors, protect dignity, and keep momentum. Browse role-based tools for youth, mentors, case workers, schools, and partners—each mapped to our pillars.

OpportunityDignityInnovationDigital Growth

For Youth

Clear steps. Real support. Less friction, more wins. These tools focus on paid chances, recognition, and steady progress.

  • Opportunity Board

    Now

    Filter by state, paid, and type. Find apprenticeships, internships, scholarships, and more.

    OpportunityDigital
  • Mentor Matching

    Soon

    Match with trauma-aware mentors based on goals and skills. Safe, respectful connections.

    DignityInnovationDigital
  • Profile & Portfolio

    Soon

    Show your projects, badges, and progress. A simple page that proves what you can do.

    DignityDigital
  • Project Tracker

    Soon

    Plan steps, check off tasks, and log wins. Works for solo projects or teams.

    InnovationDigital
  • Resume & Cover Letter Builder

    Soon

    Turn your workbench history into a clean PDF. No jargon, no fluff.

    OpportunityDigital
  • Practice Interviews

    Soon

    Guided prompts and friendly feedback to sharpen your story and reduce stress.

    DignityOpportunity
  • Micro-Lessons

    Soon

    Quick reads on money basics, safety at work, rights on the job, and how to spot scams.

    DignityOpportunityDigital
  • Transportation & Support Finder

    Soon

    Local help for rides, gear, childcare, food, or internet so you can actually show up.

    DignityOpportunity
  • Crisis & Mental Health Links

    Soon

    Always-visible links for hotlines and free counseling resources in your area.

    Dignity
  • Notifications & Calendar

    Soon

    Get reminders for deadlines and events; add to your phone calendar with one tap.

    DigitalOpportunity

For Mentors

Tools built for patient guidance and real accountability, without judgment or clutter.

  • Mentor Dashboard

    Soon

    See your mentees, goals, last contact, and suggested next steps at a glance.

    DignityDigital
  • Capacity & Scheduling

    Soon

    Set how many mentees you can take, your hours, and preferred contact methods.

    InnovationDigital
  • Resource Library

    Soon

    Short guides, conversation starters, trauma-aware practices, and local referral links.

    DignityInnovation
  • Showcase Coaching

    Soon

    Templates to help youth present their projects publicly and with pride.

    DignityInnovation

For Case Workers & Probation

Privacy first. Clear snapshots that help you advocate for youth and cut down on duplicate paperwork.

  • Progress Snapshot

    Soon

    Simple, printable summaries: milestones, attendance, feedback, and goals.

    DignityDigital
  • Referral Maker

    Soon

    Send a warm hand-off to partners with consent, context, and timelines.

    OpportunityDignity
  • Eligibility Cheat-Sheets

    Soon

    Fast rules-of-thumb for common programs: age, documents, deadlines, next steps.

    OpportunityDigital
  • Consent & Document Vault

    Soon

    Secure storage for permissions, IDs, and forms with clear retention windows.

    DignityDigital

For Employers & Community Partners

Make it easy to bring real opportunities. Clear listings, real humans, quick feedback loops.

  • Post an Opportunity

    Now

    Share jobs, apprenticeships, trainings, or scholarships in the region.

    OpportunityInnovation
  • Candidate Shortlists

    Soon

    Get opt-in lists of interested youth with skills, readiness, and timing.

    OpportunityDignity
  • Program Calendar

    Soon

    Publish bootcamps, workshops, and info sessions to the regional board.

    InnovationDigital
  • Feedback & Safety Reports

    Now

    Two-way feedback and rapid safety escalation when needed.

    DignityInnovation

For Schools

Align work with credit and keep counselors looped in without buying heavy software.

  • Work-Based Learning Alignment

    Soon

    Map placements to credits and competencies in plain language.

    InnovationOpportunity
  • Counselor Toolkit

    Soon

    Quick checklists, consent templates, and conversation guides.

    DignityDigital
  • Showcase Days

    Soon

    Plug-and-play kits for youth expos, demos, and public reviews.

    InnovationDignity

Dashboards & Signals

High-contrast, human-readable charts. No dark patterns, no vanity metrics — only signals that help decisions.

  • Dashboards Hub

    Now

    Opportunities over time, paid share, mentor matches, and pillar engagement.

    InnovationDigitalOpportunityDignity
  • Regional Coverage

    Soon

    State-by-state and county breakdowns to find gaps and focus outreach.

    InnovationOpportunity
  • Engagement & Safety

    Soon

    Feedback volume, response time, and flagged issues (with care and context).

    DignityInnovation

Backbone & Ops

Trust is the product. These tools keep the lights bright and the doors safe.

  • Health Check

    Now

    Service heartbeat for uptime checks.

    Digital
  • Privacy, Terms, Conduct

    Now

    Short, humane policies — written for people, not lawyers.

    Dignity
  • Robots & Sitemaps

    Now

    Search-friendly for public routes, locked down for previews.

    Digital
  • Rate Limits & Cooldowns

    Soon

    Gentle cooldowns on unauthenticated posts to reduce spam and protect youth.

    DignityDigital
  • Roles & Permissions

    Soon

    Least-privilege access. Admin actions are transparent and reversible.

    DignityDigital
  • Data Retention Controls

    Soon

    Clear timelines for how long we keep things and easy deletion on request.

    Dignity

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