Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
Easterseals Crossroads provides Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to support students with meaningful career planning and guidance as they transition from high school to adulthood. Our goal is to empower students by offering individualized, strength-based services that foster personal growth, workplace readiness, and greater independence.
Pre-ETS is a statewide initiative that began in October 2016 as part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This federal legislation requires Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies to dedicate funding to Pre-ETS to assist students with disabilities explore career paths, build job skills, and prepare for life after graduation. Eligible students are ages 14 through 22 who have an IEP, 504 Plan, or other documentation substantiating a disability.
Pre-ETS provides services in the following five areas:
• Job Exploration Counseling
• Work-Based Learning Experiences
• Counseling on Post-Secondary Education Options
• Workplace Readiness Training
• Instruction in Self-Advocacy
Services are typically provided at school during the day, often during non-academic periods such as study hall or resource time. Pre-ETS can also take place in the community and is especially beneficial during school breaks. We partner with local employers to offer opportunities such as job tours, job shadows, and short-term work experiences, helping students apply what they learn in real-world settings.
Currently, Easterseals Crossroads provides school based Pre-ETS in the following Indiana counties: Hamilton, Hancock, Johnson, and Marion.
