FAQ's

Pre-ETS stands for Pre-Employment Transition Services.

Anyone who is a student between the ages of 14-22, enrolled in school, and has an IEP, 504 plan, or other proof of disability is eligible for Pre-ETS.

Pre-ETS instructors focus on teaching these five core services:

1. Career Counseling - exploring different career paths

2. Post-Secondary Education Counseling - assistance in preparing for and navigating college, trade school, Community Transitions, or other continuing education and training

3. Workplace Readiness Training - covers an array of soft-skills, such as time management, social skills, employer expectations, hygiene, interview skills, and much more

4. Work Experiences - temporary, short-term work opportunities to build the student’s resume and skills, and to explore different work settings and job tasks

5. Self-Advocacy - teaches about self-awareness, when to seek accommodations, when to disclose disability information, and how to do so with a sense of empowerment

Pre-ETS is NOT a job-placement service. We help students develop skills to seek employment independently or to seek out services that do provide job-placement during or after high school. We can, however, set up temporary work experiences that are sometimes paid work opportunities!

Pre-ETS can provide students with resources to handle challenges that may arise in the workplace, can assist students in weighing decisions such as seeking out better-paying work at a later date, and can also improve students’ skills in areas such as time and money management, which are useful in and out of the workplace.

Pre-ETS will aid the student in transition by helping the student set realistic goals with a clear pathway to achieve those goals. Students who enroll in post-secondary education after high school will continue to receive support from Pre-ETS through the age of 22 or until they are no longer a student. Students can also expect support in obtaining services through Vocational Rehabilitation as necessary prior to leaving.

There is no out-of-pocket costs to the student! The program is funded through The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.

1. Fill out this referral form here.

2. Send the completed referral form and any IEP, 504 plan, or other disability documentation to menoe@stonebelt.org.

3. We will reach out to you as soon as we can.

Please email menoe@stonebelt.org with any questions you have about Pre-ETS.

You can also download a copy of these FAQ's here.