Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)

At WES, Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) are provided to transitioning individuals who meet the definition of a "student with a disability." as required of the state of Texas. Federal regulations at 34 CFR 361.5(51) define a "student with a disability" as:

1. Federal regulations at 34 CFR 361.5(51) define a "student with a disability" as:
   " . . . an individual with a disability in a secondary, postsecondary, or other recognized education program who -
   (A)(1) Is not younger than the earliest age for the provision of transition services under section 614(d)(1)(A)(i)(VIII) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1414(d)(1)(A)(i)(VIII)); or
   (2) If the State involved elects to use a lower minimum age for receipt of pre-employment transition services under this Act, is not younger than that minimum age; and
   (B)(1) Is not older than 21 years of age; or
   (2) If the State law for the State provides for a higher maximum age for receipt of services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.), is not older than that maximum age; and
   (C)(1) Is eligible for, and receiving, special education or related services under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1411 et seq.); or
   (2) Is a student who is an individual with a disability, for purposes of section 504."
   In Texas, the relevant age range is 14–22 years old.​

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What does Pre-ETS focus on?

Examples of Pre-ETS Services?

Pre-ETS at WES focuses on the following:

• Job exploration counseling;                                                                              
• Work-based learning experiences, which may include in-school or after school opportunities, or experience outside the traditional school setting (including internships), that is provided in an integrated environment to the maximum extent possible;                     
• counseling on opportunities for enrollment in comprehensive transition or postsecondary educational programs at institutions of higher education;                                                                                   
•  Workplace readiness training to develop social skills and independent living; and                                                                         
• Instruction in self-advocacy (including instruction in person-centered planning), which may include peer mentoring (including peer mentoring from individuals with disabilities working in competitive integrated employment).

Do the extensive detail of information about work readiness services, receive more information by scheduling an appointment to meet with one of our Program Coordinators by completing our contact information form below. All appointments are scheduled as soon as your request is received.

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• Job Exploration Counseling—vocational interest inventories, local labor market information–related interests, in-demand occupations, career pathways, vocational evaluations or assessments, Birkman Assessment, and person-centered planning;                                        
• Work-Based Learning (must be in "real" work setting)—informational interviews to research employers, work site tours, job shadowing, mentoring opportunities in the community, internships, apprenticeships, short-term employment, fellowship, and on-the-job trainings located in the community;                                                       
• Counseling on Postsecondary Opportunities—advising on academic curricula career options, course offerings, types of academic and occupational training needed to succeed in the workplace, and providing resources that may be used to support individual student success in education and training, such as disability support services and financial aid;                                                                                   
• Workplace Readiness Training (can be in a simulated or "real" work setting)—teaching social skills and independent living skills necessary to prepare for eventual employment, such as communication and interpersonal skills, financial literacy, transportation training, job-seeking skills, understanding employer expectations for punctuality and performance, and other "soft" skills necessary for employment; and                                                            
• Self-advocacy—training on rights and responsibilities; how to request accommodations or services and supports; communicating thoughts, concerns, and needs; peer-mentoring opportunities; and participating in leadership activities offered in educational or community settings. 

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