Students with Disabilities-Transition Services

What are Pre-Employment Transition Services?

Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) provide tools and resources to students with disabilities to help them be successful. Pre-ETS may include education, employment, or training services.

Who is a student with a disability?

A student with a disability is between 14-22 years old and has supporting documentation of a disability.
Documentation of disability includes:

• Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

• Receiving services under IDEA (Special Education)

• Receiving services through a 504 plan, or

• A formal diagnosis from a medical professional.

The student must be enrolled in a secondary school, postsecondary school, or a recognized educational program.
This includes a public, private, charter, homeschooling or other educational settings, including juvenile justice facilities.  

Career Exploration

• Assess vocational skills and interests

• Learn "what's HOT" and "what's NOT" in the job market

• Learn about vocational opportunities

Work-Based Learning

• Discover paid/unpaid internships

• Tour professional job sites 

• Experience job shadowing and simulated work environments

• Gain understanding through career mentorship

Post-secondary education counseling

Counselors help:

• Match abilities and interests with education opportunities 

• Assist with college enrollment

• Identify financial aid options

Work Readiness

• Practice essential or "soft" skills  

• Communicate effectively

• Manage time and money responsibly

• Learn how to use transportation

• Be ready!

Self-Advocacy

• Understand rights and responsibilities regarding disability, including disclosure

• Know when to ask for help and accommodations

• Remember: you are in charge!

For information about Pre-Employment Transition Services, call your local Vocational Rehabilitation Representative at 832-681-2633 or 1-800-628-5115. Go to www.twc.texas.gov/VRNearMe.

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