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This document provides information about pre-employment transition services (Pre-ETS) offered by the Arizona Department of Economic Security Vocational Rehabilitation Program. Pre-ETS include job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on post-secondary education opportunities, self-advocacy training, and workplace readiness training. These services are provided via workshops to students with disabilities between ages 14-22 to help prepare them for employment. The document outlines the specific components of each Pre-ETS category and how students can request services. It also describes additional programs and certifications offered to help students develop job skills.
Pre ETS ppt
- 1. PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES Arizona Department of Economic Security, Vocational Rehabilitation Program
- 2. WHAT ARE PRE-ETS? Pre-employment transition services are a set of services that are offered statewide across the state of Arizona to people with disabilities Pre-ET services include exploration and job readiness services that help students with disabilities prepare for future employment Services are provided via brief workshops and are related to the following topic areas: • Job exploration counseling • Work based learning • Counseling on post secondary training opportunities • Work readiness training • Instruction for self-advocacy
- 3. REQUIRED PRE-ETS Job Exploration Counseling Work Based Learning Experiences Counseling for Opportunity on Post-secondary Education Programs Instruction In Self-Advocacy Workplace Readiness Training
- 4. JOB EXPLORATION COUNSELING THE STUDENT’S VOCATIONAL INTEREST INVENTORY RESULTS THE LABOR MARKET IN-DEMAND INDUSTRIES AND OCCUPATIONS NON-TRADITIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS ADMINISTRATION OF VOCATIONAL INVENTORIES IDENTIFICATION OF CAREER PATHWAYS OF INTEREST TO THE STUDENTS
- 5. WORK BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES Job shadowing Career mentorship Career related competitions Informational interviews Paid internships Non-paid internships Practicum Service Learning Student-led enterprises Simulated workplace experience Paid work experience Non-paid work experience Volunteering Workplace tours and field trips
- 6. COUNSELING FOR OPPORTUNITY ON POST- SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS Clusters: • Agriculture and natural resources • Business and administration • Education and training • Health science • Human services • Law and public safety • Government and public administration • Scientific research and engineering • Arts, A/V technology and communications • Architecture and construction • Finance • Law and public safety • Hospitality and tourism • Information and technology • Manufacturing • Retail/wholesale sales and service • Transportation, distribution, and logistics
- 7. INSTRUCTION IN SELF-ADVOCACY Self-awareness Disability understanding Disability disclosure Decision making Set goals Evaluate options Identify independence Know your rights and responsibilities Self-determination Know how to request and accept help Intrinsic motivation Taking a leadership role In support plans Assertiveness Listen to others’ opinions Problem solving Monitor progress Positive self-talk Accommodations( Requesting and utilizing accommodations)
- 8. WORKPLACE READINESS TRAINING Specific social/interpersonal skills include: •Communication •Positive attitude •Teamwork •Problem solving •Talking/writing •Cooperation •Active listening •Decision making •Conflict resolution •Body language •Empathy •Professionalism •Good manners •Supporting others •Respect
- 9. WORKPLACE READINESS TRAINING Independent living skills include the following: •Good hygiene •Time management •Healthy lifestyle •Using a cell phone •Using transportation •Money management •Nutrition/meal preparation •Accessing community •Services and supports •Community participation •Civic responsibility •Community safety •Developing friendships •Appropriate dress •Appropriate behavior
- 10. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZED SERVICES If funds remain, VR agencies can: • Implement effective strategies that increase independent living and inclusion in their communities and competitive integrated workplaces • Develop and improve strategies for individuals to live independently, participate in postsecondary education experiences, and obtain and retain competitive integrated employment • Provide training to VR counselors, school transition staff, and others supporting students with disabilities • Communicate information on innovative, effective, and efficient approaches to implement pre-employment transition services • Coordinate activities with transition services provided by local educational agencies IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) • Apply evidence-based findings to improve policy, procedure, practice, and the preparation of personnel • Develop model transition demonstration projects • Establish or support multistate or regional partnerships that involve States, local educational agencies, designated State units, developmental disability agencies, private businesses, or others • Provide information and strategies to improve the transition to postsecondary activities of those who are traditionally unserved
- 11. WIOA • To be eligible for WIOA one must be between the age of 16 and 24 as well as meeting one or more of the following criteria - A school dropout - Within the age of compulsory school attendance but has not attended for at least the most recent school year calendar quarter - Holds a secondary diploma or recognized equivalent, is low income and is basic skills deficient or is an English language learner - Subject to the juvenile or adult =justice system - Homeless runaway - In foster care or aged out of the foster care system - Pregnant or parenting - Has a disability - Low income individual who requires additional assistance to enter or complete an educational program or to secure and hold employment - Eligible for assistance under 477 of the Social Security act
- 12. WIOA SERVICES • Tutoring • Study Skills training • High School Equivalency Instruction • Evidence based dropout prevention and recovery strategies • Alternative secondary school services • Occupational Skills Training • Education offered concurrently with and in the same context as workforce preparation activities and training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster • Leadership development opportunities • Supportive services • Adult mentoring for not less than 12 months • Follow up services for not less than 12 months after the completion of the program • Comprehensive guidance and counseling • Financial literacy education • Entrepreneurial skills training • Services that provide labor market and employment information about in demand industry sectors or occupations available in the local area • Activities that help youth prepare for and transition to postsecondary education and training • Paid and unpaid work experience which may include: • Summer employment opportunities throughout the school year • Pre-apprenticeship programs • Internships and job shadowing • On the job training activities
- 13. AVAILABLE WIOA SERVICES The following services are available to enrolled youth to support their goals. •Tutoring, study skills training, High School Equivalency instruction, evidence based dropout prevention and recovery strategies. •Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery services •Paid and unpaid work experiences which may include: •Summer employment opportunities throughout the school year •Pre-apprenticeship programs o Internships and job shadowing •On the job training activities and occupational skills training •Education offered concurrently with and in the same context as workforce preparation activities and training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster •Leadership development opportunities •Supportive services •Adult mentoring at least 1 year •Follow up services for at least 1 year after completing program •Comprehensive guidance and counseling •Financial literacy education •Entrepreneurial skills training •Providing labor market and employment information about in demand industry sectors or occupations available in the local area •Tansitional services to postsecondary education and training
- 14. WHO CAN RECEIVE PRE-ETS? • These services are provided for students with disabilities • In the state of Arizona a student with disabilities is an individual between the ages of 14 and 22 years old who participates in an educational program such as • Public school • Private school • Charter school • Homeschool • Vocational program • College • GED program
- 15. WHO CAN RECEIVE PRE- ETS? Along with being apart of one of those educational programs a student must also have a documented disability This includes students who qualify for 504 plans and Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s) Note: these students do not have to apply for Vocational Rehabilitation services to be apart of the program
- 16. • Directory of Pre-ETS Contractors and Providers – provides a comprehensive list of contractors throughout the state of Arizona, organized by county • To apply go to Online application for Pre-ETS request and submit completed application to RSATransition@azdes.gov Note - additional documentation may be required when submitting requests such as: • Individualized Education plan or 504 plan • Medical or psychological documentation with diagnosis by licensed professional • Proof of acceptance/enrollment into program • Proof of legal guardianship if student has legal guardian HOW TO REQUEST PRE-ETS
- 17. HOW WE PROVIDE PRE-ET SERVICES • Workshops • Informative PowerPoints, worksheets, and hand-outs • Common topics of our workshops include: • Communication and interview skills • Cost of living • Budgeting and savings • Supervised on-site training • Sites include but are not limited to: • St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store/ Warehouse • SC Kitchen • Boys and Girls Club • Puppies N’ Love/ Halo
- 18. SKILLSOFT • Lesson plans include: • Communication skills • Microsoft Word • Graphic Design • IT • Mathematics • Professional Writing Skills • And more….
- 19. CERTIFIED CERTIPORT TEST CENTER • Apple • App development with Swift programming language, app developer tools, and understanding of core components of apps. • Adobe • Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) and Adobe Certified Expert certification are the perfect place to recognize and inspire creativity in your students. It allows students to approach tasks and projects in new ways, working out solutions they couldn't have seen before • IC3 Digital Literacy Suite • With learning and practice solutions, assessment tools, and certifications specifically designed for a variety of ages and occupations, the IC3 Digital Literacy program is simply the best way to ensure that students and employees are prepared to succeed in a technology-based world • Microsoft • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification provides industry-leading assessments of skills and knowledge, giving students and professionals real-world exercises to appraise their understanding of Microsoft Office.
- 20. CERTIPORT CONT. • Intuit Quickbooks • Quickbooks is the industry leader in managerial accounting software for entrepreneurs and small business. It provides an easy-to-understand platform for students to grasp accounting concepts while honing skills in the most prevalent bookkeeping application in small business today • Unity Certified User • The Unity Certified User certification is an entry-level credential that allows individuals to get started in interactive content creation for industries such as gaming, entertainment, automotive, AEC and XR • EC Council Associate • Certiport has partnered with EC-Council to offer two cybersecurity certifications covering a "Red Team", offensive, and "Blue Team", defensive, approaches. Ethical Hacking Associate (E|HA) and Cyber Forensics Associate (C|FA) will allow students to get started in the exciting, yet critical, world of cybersecurity. These certifications validate entry-level knowledge in these areas and prepare individuals for advance, professional EC-Council certifications to continue learning the latest practices when preventing and addressing cybersecurity
- 21. SUCCESS STORIES OF YOUTH RETENTION SERVICES Retention Services Workplace support to ensure clients are successful once obtaining employment May entail facilitated communication between employer/employee, targeted training on barriers in the workplace, accommodation advocacy, or assistance managing disability benefits Intended to provide the client with the confidence to succeed in their role and communicate with their employer/team
- 22. BROGAN Works at Super Saver Cinemas 8 as an usher/concession stand worker Managers have said they have seen him become more consistent and reliable since we have started services Client stated he has become more outgoing toward customers and has started more conversations
- 23. RJ • Managers noticed RJ’s outbursts, yelling, and hiding from customers • After practicing breathing techniques, communication skills, and confidence, RJ’s managers have seen a 180-degree flip of his behaviors. • RJ is now taking initiative in helping his coworkers with responsibilities as well as communicating with customers in a polite and excited tone • Always greets customers • Managers of Harkins let us know they recommended us to other Harkins in a corporate meeting
- 24. CRUZ Employed at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor as a cook Needed accommodations of a mat to stand on during his shift as well as a schedule change On multiple occasions, his manager was not ADA compliant and refused to talk to the job coach. We tried multiple times to educate the managers on ADA compliance, but failed to reach them Once a new manager was hired, Cruz was able to receive his accommodations
- 25. SUCCESS STORIES OF YOUTH JOB SEARCH PLACEMENT SERVICES Job Search Placement Services Assistance in finding gainful, competitive employment within an individual’s desired field Individualized support in identifying appropriate employers, developing interview skills, and building confidence in self-promotion Provides additional support in advocating for accommodations or other supports needed to be successful in the workplace
- 26. SAM • Employed with Pratt’s Pets as a feed transporter and stocker • Pratt’s Pets is a feed and farm animal store • Sam pointed out on his first day how excited he was to work with different farm animals as well as see the store “pets” everyday (a cat which sits at the front of the store and a rooster perched on top of the back door) • Manager is very happy with Sam’s attitude and hard work
- 27. KRYSTINA Interviewed with 4 different employers including Chick Fil A, Peoria Unified School District, Culver’s, and Sam’s Club Received a job with Peoria Unified School District in the cafeteria as a food service assistant She is excited to work towards being a more independent individual with work readiness skills
- 28. ZAK • Has received a total of 9 interview requests from Halo, PetSmart, Second Home Pet Resort, Deer Creek Animal Hospital, Raintree Pet Resort, Pet Paradise, Applewood Pet Resort, and Animal Health Services in 2 months of services • He was also offered higher pay by Animal Health Services if he accepted the position • He is taking vocal lessons and is practicing at home everyday and boosting his confidence • Studying for his Driver’s Test
- 29. SUCCESS STORIES OF YOUTH WHO COMPLETED WORK ADJUSTMENT TRAINING AND MOVED ON TO JSP AND RET Work Adjustment Training Services Provides simulated experience in a professional environment Used to assess stamina and determine areas of opportunity for the client Individualized attention to address areas of opportunity in punctuality, grooming, attendance, communication, managing disability symptoms, and teamwork Provides training on working in the individual’s chosen goal, such as clerical, animal care, customer service, and more.
- 30. DAISY After completing work adjustment services successfully, she entered job search placement with a job offer from her WAT work site Puppies N’ Love for a full-time position as an animal care technician The manager of Puppies N’ Love stated she can always rely on Daisy to come to work on time and get the job done
- 31. NATHANIEL • After work adjustment training, he was immediately employed with Fry’s as a courtesy clerk (will be working at a new downtown location) • Nathaniel’s managers state he is working very well at Fry’s and they have absolutely no problems with him • He used to have a life coach but has recently stopped talking to them as much due to him becoming more independent and confident through work adjustment training services
- 32. TUTORING SUCCESS STORY OF LAUREN ANB Services was the first of many tutoring programs to be able to effectively get through to Lauren’s learning styles and lead her to success in her classes by helping her receive straight A’s Lauren was tutored in physics and mathematics Lauren had gone through many tutors with no success, but continuously told ANB how thankful she was for our services in helping her pass her classes
- 33. MORE INFORMATION: • For other questions or more information contact submit questions to RSATransition@azdes.gov or visit Arizona Department of Economic Security