Pre-Employment Transition Services
Pre-ETS is an important part of our Career Solutions Department at DSL. Pre-ETS prepares high school students for the world beyond high school, most notably the workplace and post-secondary education. It aims at providing practical training for our high school students to learn to become competent students and workers. This program is a part of our DSL & Friends Programming meaning anyone with an IDD may register.
- For 9th & 10th grade students, this program is covered by OVR and is run at no cost to the family.
- For 11th & 12th grade students, unfortunately, OVR is no longer covering this program for this age group, but a 12-week session costs $180. This can be paid weekly, monthly, or all at once. If you are in need of a scholarship or financial assistance please contact JulieT@dsoflou.org
**NEW** This program is a part of our DSL & Friends Programming meaning anyone with an IDD may register.
Our curriculum involves:
1. Workplace Readiness Training
2. Self Advocacy Instruction
3. Post Secondary Counseling
4. Job Exploration Counseling
5. Work-Based Learning Instruction
Upcoming Pre-ETS Session Dates:
12-week Sessions
Meeting every Tuesday from 4:00 – 5:30
October 8th – December 17th
January 7th – March 18th
April 15th – June 24th
How to get started
- Pre-employment training classes will be starting back on October 3rd. If interested please contact Shelly Durbin at shellyd@dsoflou.org and she will get you started on the process of enrolling. The Office of Vocational rehabilitation funds the program.
- Here are the forms to get started:
What's Next: Finding a Job
DSL Supported Employment
- We can help: What is Career Solutions Podcast
- See where our members work now: Employment Partners