What is Pre-ETS?
Pre Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) is a career-focused support system for students between the ages of 14-21 with disabilities that create potential barriers to employment.
- Provided through Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)
- Available to students who are eligible or potentially eligible for vocational rehabilitation (VR) services
- Can be delivered individually or in groups
Who Qualifies?
- Students with disabilities between the ages of 14-21
- High school or postsecondary students exploring career interests or needing early transition support
- Students who are eligible or potentially eligible for VR services through OOD
Categories of Service
- Job Exploration Counseling: Career interests, in demand jobs, non-traditional careers, interest inventories
- Work-Based Learning Experiences: Job shadowing, workplace tours, hands-on experiences, short-term work opportunities
- Counseling on Postsecondary Education: College, training programs, apprenticeships, financial aid, disability services
- Workplace Readiness Training: Soft skills, communication, teamwork, résumé basics, interview prep
- Instruction in Self Advocacy: Understanding accommodations, communicating needs, building confidence
How to Get Started
- Connect with your school’s transition coordinator to discuss Pre-ETS options and next steps.
- Reach out to Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) directly to explore eligibility and available services.
- Engage in Pre-ETS activities that align with the student’s strengths, interests and career goals.
Why Pre-ETS Matters
Pre-Employment Transition Services gives students a head start in successfully navigating life after high school.
- Builds early career awareness
- Helps students identify their strengths and interests
- Supports a smoother transition to adulthood
- Encourages independence, self advocacy and confident decision-making
