Virginia Pre-ETS

About the Program

Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) is a a program designed to provide in-school youth with disabilities industry-based career exploration.

Services

• Finding Your Future (Part I) – A group in which students explore different careers, participate in activities that build soft skills and prepare them for the world of work, practice their self-advocacy skills, learn more about postsecondary education and training options, and meet with employers to find out more about fields of interest.
• Finding Your Future (Part II)– Students take a deeper look into some of the topics covered in Part I during this group. Activities include creating an elevator speech, completing a draft resume, and answering common interview questions through role plays.
• Work Based Learning Experiences – Short-term experiences that include informational interviews, tours, and shadowing at local businesses of interest to the student.
• Work Experiences – Students gain real world work experience through jobs and internships at local business of interest lasting 3-8 weeks. Skills trainers provide services to help the student learn tasks and succeed in the position.

Eligibility 

• Students with disabilities ages 16 to 22
• Students connected to DARS and are eligible for Pre-ETS with ServiceSource.

Students with disabilities who are ages 14-15 are also eligible for Pre-ETS through DARS.