Pre-Employment Transition Services

What are Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)?

Our Pre-ETS program provides students with FREE instruction on employment skills through workshops as they begin their journey towards successful employment.

How does it work?

  • OSC provides small group workshops. We will work around your schedule!

  • Workshops include Instruction in Self-Advocacy, Counseling on Post-Secondary Education, Job Exploration Counseling, Workplace Readiness Skills Training, and Work-Based Learning Experience.

  • We provide all the materials and make the workshops fun and interactive!

What are some benefits?

  • Students are able to learn work readiness skills, making them more marketable in the competitive workforce.

  • Our workshops don’t add additional work for teachers.

  • Receive individualized assistance and direction.

  • Acquire real-world, hands-on work experience out in the community.

  • Students can learn about other community resources that can help them obtain future employment.

  • There are no costs associated with this program!

  • During this interactive workshop, students will learn the following:

    • Employment Accommodations

    • Volunteer Experiences

    • Practive Work

    • Identifying Skills and Abilities

    • Workplace Policies and Procedures

    • Labor Tolerance and Stamina

    • Workplace Safety

    • Interacting with Supervisors and Coworkers

    • Customer Service

    • Proper Grooming and Hygiene

    • Workplace Boundaries

    • Critical thinking and Problem Solving

  • During this interactive workshop, students will learn the following:

    • Motivation

    • Assertiveness

    • Decision Making

    • Understanding My Disability

    • Requesting Accommodations

    • Identifying Independence

    • Request and Ask for Help

    • Be Respectful to Others

    • Natural Supports

    • Rights & Responsibilities

    • Monitoring Process

    • Evaluating Options

    • Self-Evaluation

    • Problem Solving

    • How to apply for:

      • State Health Insurance

      • SSI/Benefits

      • DDD Services

      • Food Stamps

  • During this interactive workshop, students will learn the following:

    • Vocational Laws

    • Academic Accommodations

    • Learning to Advocate effectively

    • Identify Interests & Abilities

    • Executive Function Skills

    • Researching Careers

    • Preparation for Classes

    • Application & Enrollment Process

    • How to drop a class if needed

    • Communicating with your instructors

    • Why registration is so important

    • Having good attendance

    • How to apply for:

      • Vocational Rehabilitation Services

      • Pell Grant

      • FAFSA

      • Financial Aid

  • During this interactive workshop, students will learn the following:

    • Career Exploration 

    • Self-Awareness

    • Community Resource for careers

    • Suitable Career

    • Informational Interviews

    • Career Assessments

    • Labor Market Information

    • Assessments Learning Styles

    • Identifying likes, dislikes, & interests

    • Job Exploration and Job Shadowing

    • Occupational Outlook

    • Current Employment Opportunities

    • US Department of Labor

  • During this interactive workshop, students will learn the following:

    • Dressing for Success

    • Proper Hygiene

    • Interview Preparation & Etiquette

    • Body Language and Posture

    • Professional Communication

    • Working With Others

    • Workplace Boundaries

    • Can-do Attitude

    • Be a Team Player

    • Staying Focused

Reach Out to Us

We would love to hear about your families needs and learn how we can offer our services to help instill a new sense of empowerment and health.