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Next Step Vocational Services
Next Step Coaching & Counseling Services
Pre-Employment Transition
Services
Eligibility
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Students who are enrolled in a secondary, postsecondary, or other recognized education program
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Students who are no younger than the earliest age for the provision of transition services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); and Washington Administrative Code in relation to “appropriate measurable postsecondary goals based upon age-appropriate transition assessments related to training, education”
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Typically ages 14 through 21
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Students who are eligible for, and receiving, special education or related services under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), or are individuals with a disability, for purposes of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
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Students who have an IEP, a 504 plan, or a documented disability
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Referrals are made through your local DVRS office
What are Pre-Employment Transition Services?
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Pre-ETS are a coordinated set of activities, designed with an outcome-oriented process, which promotes movement from school to post-school activities organized in collaboration with local school staff.
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Available to enhance and support secondary education transition planning, not replace or supplant transition requirements.
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Intended to work toward alignment of the student’s IEP and/or High School and Beyond Plan goals.
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Coordinated activities that are based upon the individual student’s needs, taking into account the student’s skills, abilities, preferences and interests.
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Must be provided on the basis of individual need.
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The five required pre-employment transition services are not mandated to be provided to each student with a disability if all the activities are not necessary; and services that support the student’s informed choice for participation
OSYES -Out-Of-School Youth Employment Services
Can I still participate in Pre-ETS components if I am no longer in school?​
Yes. Youth with disabilities, age 14 through 21 who are not in school, can get Out-of-School Youth Employment Services (OSYES). By developing your job skills and helping you plan a career path, Out-of-School Youth Employment Services can assist you on the path to self-sufficiency. Like Pre-ETS, OSYES does NOT include job development or job placement . Below, is the list of the 5 components/services available .
What Pre-Employment transition services are available?
Job Exploration
Students explore the world of work and learn more about their interests, abilities and future goals.
Self-Advocacy
Students develop the skills necessary to flourish in work and everyday life.
Work-Based Learning
Students have the opportunity to gain work experience prior to graduation
Workplace Readiness
Training
Students learn what it takes to work in the real world, including job-related independent living skills.
Post-Secondary Education Counseling
Students receive guidance on how to gain education and/or technical training past high school.
Contact Us Now
(856) 300-0928
Next Step Vocational Services
7645 Maple ave
Pennsauken, NJ 08109
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Office Hours
Mon 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tues 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wed 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thu 8:30am - 4:30pm
Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
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