Launch Your Future with Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)

Bu İşgücü Yenilik ve Fırsat Yasası (WIOA) makes Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) the go-to resource for helping students with disabilities get ready for work while still in school—whether that’s high school, home-school, college, or HiSET. Through Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), VR helps students explore careers, gain hands-on experience, and build the skills needed to succeed in the workplace.

What Pre-ETS Offers

1. Explore Careers

  • Discover jobs in your community
  • Find out what careers match your interests
  • Learn which jobs are in demand locally

2. Hands-On Work Experience

  • Try out jobs through shadowing, mock interviews, and short-term work
  • Connect with local businesses and programs
  • Explore a variety of career paths

3. Planning for College or Training

  • Get guidance on degrees, training programs, and other pathways
  • Access campus resources and supports
  • Prepare for the transition to higher education

4. Workplace Readiness Skills

  • Build soft skills like teamwork, communication, and professionalism
  • Learn financial literacy and independence
  • Understand what employers expect
  • Participate in peer mentoring and group activities
  • Practice independent living and community skills

5. Self-Advocacy and Leadership

  • Learn your rights and responsibilities
  • Get mentoring from school and VR staff
  • Join youth leadership programs
  • Build confidence through individual and group support

Why it Matters

Pre-ETS gives students early exposure to careers, hands-on experiences, and decision-making skills for the future. The more you explore, the better prepared you’ll be to succeed after school.

Are You Eligible?

You may qualify if you:

  • Have a disability (learning, cognitive, sensory, physical, mental, or medical)
  • Find it challenging to get or keep a job
  • Are on an IEP, 504 plan, or getting disability-related services outside school
  • Are ages 14–21

Think this fits you? Contact your local VR office to see if you qualify.

How VR Supports You

VR can:

  • Meet with students, families, and schools to set goals for education, training, and work
  • Connect you to resources, agencies, and supports
  • Attend IEP, 504, or other team meetings
  • Offer individualized career counseling
  • Help you gain independence through employment
  • Give skills and support to get and keep a job
  • Guide you in preparing for life after school

Note: Pre-ETS is limited. If you need more services, you can apply for the full VR program.

The Traditional VR Program

Bu full VR program helps people with disabilities overcome barriers to employment. VR supports you in preparing for, getting, keeping, and advancing in a career.

In Wyoming, VR and schools work together to give students smooth access to career services. VR dedicates at least 15% of its funds to Pre-ETS, while school services under IDEA continue as normal. The goal is teamwork, not overlap.

Wyoming Vocational Rehabilitation Offices

Contact: dws-vrtransition@wyo.gov

VR is ready to help students build a bright future. We focus on each student’s needs, guide them toward education and training, and prepare them for meaningful work. Your journey starts here.