Student Services

Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) are designed to assist individuals who are enrolled in high school or age 18-21 transitioning programming with the following:

• Job Exploration Counseling

  • Work with students to explore vocational interests, the labor market, In-demand industries and occupations, and more.

• Work-based Learning Experiences

  • Arranging for and providing career mentorship, informational interviews, Internships (paid and unpaid), job shadowing, practicum, service learning, work experiences (paid and unpaid), volunteering, workplace tours, and more.

• Counseling on opportunities for enrollment in Postsecondary Education Programs

  • Assisting students with enrolling or remaining enrolled in postsecondary education or training by helping them to identify postsecondary education options, understand how their career goals line up with education and training options, complete steps for enrolling in a postsecondary education or training program, learn about and apply for postsecondary financial aid options, and more.

• Workplace Readiness Training

  • Arranging for and providing opportunities for students to learn communication and interpersonal skills, employer expectations for punctuality and performance, as well as other “soft” skills necessary for employment, financial literacy and benefits planning, how to navigate transportation options and job-seeking skills.

• Instruction in Self-Advocacy

  • Arranging and providing opportunities for learning about disability and its impact, how to request accommodations, services, supports, and assistive technology, personal rights and responsibilities, mentoring (peer mentoring, disability mentoring, group mentoring or e-mentoring), participating in youth leadership activities offered in educational or community settings.

Pre-ETS services will result in graduating with a person-centered plan for post-secondary education, employment and independent living. 

If you or someone you know is interested in Career Development Services, please contact us. We can help you determine if these services are right for you or someone you know.