Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) are part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA). Pre-ETS services are available to all students and youth with disabilities to ensure they have opportunities to receive training and other services necessary to achieve competitive integrated employment, regardless of whether or not the student has applied for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services. The goal of Pre-ETS is to assist students with identifying career interests to be further explored through additional VR services in the future. Each Pre-ETS course meets required 5 Components of WIOA: Job Exploration Counseling, Work-Based Learning Experience, Instruction in Self-Advocacy, Workplace Readiness and Counseling and Guidance for Post-Secondary Options. A wide range of topics are covered in the courses, including vocational planning, understanding employee benefits, conflict resolution in the workplace, time management and organization, assistive technology and much more.

In addition to these services NJ Centers partner with high schools and provide students training opportunities with a focused curriculum on the transition continuum.   "All About Work" is a unique, 3-Tiered Program that offers transitioning high school students and post-school adults with disabilities, assistance in identifying life goals, particularly career preferences, to prepare for permanent, integrated and competitive employment. High School students participating in Tier I and/or Tier II may receive DVR Services prior to graduation and as early as age 16. The Center's program partners with local school districts and local offices of the NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (NJ DVRS) to meet participants’ needs in individual or group settings.

For more information please send an e-mail with your contact information to info@dial-cil.org and write "Student Services" in the subject line.