Pre-Employment
Transition Services
(Pre-ETS)

Our Pre-ETS services are designed to support
students with disabilities in their journey from high
school to employment. We focus on helping
students develop the skills needed to navigate the
workforce successfully

Job Exploration Counseling:

We guide students
in exploring career options that align with their interests, skills, and goals.

Exploring Available Careers

Reviewing Labor Market Information

Completing interest/Aptitude Inventories

Post-Secondary Education Counseling

We
offer insights into vocational training, college
programs, and other educational opportunities
that pave the way for employment.

Exploring available post-secondary options

Reviewing the financial aid process

Accessing accommodations on a post-secondary campus

Understanding high school vs college academic expectations

Work-Based Learning Experiences

We provide
hands-on opportunities such as internships, job
shadowing, and volunteering to build real-world
experience.

Completing Informational Interviews

Completing work site tours to learn about

necessary job skills

Job shadowing in fields of interest

Understanding roles and responsibilities in the workplace

Workplace Readiness Training

Students learn
critical soft skills such as communication,
teamwork, and time management to thrive in a
work environment.

Developing social skills for employment

Developing independent living skills for employment

Understanding employer expectations

Learning how to set goals for employment

Learning how to communicate effectively

Self-Advocacy Training

We teach
students how to advocate for themselves,
including their rights and responsibilities in
the workplace and how to request
accommodations.

Self-advocacy skills

Learning rights, responsibilities, and how to
request accommodations

Learning how to request support services

Making independent life decisions

Communicating needs.