Launch Your Future with Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
这 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (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.
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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
这 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.