Pre-ETS addresses five core services:

• Job exploration counseling, which includes discussing students’ vocational interests, reviewing local labor market and in-demand industries and occupations, exploring non-traditional employment options and identifying career pathways of interest.
• Work-based learning experiences such as apprenticeships and job shadowing, paid and non-paid internships and/or work experiences, informational interviews and volunteer opportunities.
• Counseling on postsecondary opportunities, which includes discussing career pathways, attending college fairs and tours, and accessing disability services and supports.
• Workplace readiness training, which helps students develop communication, problem solving and other specific social and interpersonal skills, as well as independent living skills.
• Instruction in self-advocacy, including building self-awareness, disclosure of disability and knowing individual rights and responsibilities.

As of January 2023, school partners include: Anthis Career Center, Carroll High School, Churubusco Junior-Senior High School, Columbia City High School, Homestead High School, North Side High School, Northrop High School, Snider High School, South Side High School, Wayne High School, and Whitko High School, Whitko Career Academy.

Pre-ETS works with all learners whether they are online, in-person, or homeschooled.

The Pre-ETS program offers the Dream Teens program, and is available during summer, winter, and spring breaks.

Pre-ETS provides a Family Support Coordinator to help manage transition services for students.

Eligibility

Any student age 14 to 22 with an IEP or 504 plan is eligible for Pre-Employment Transition Services.