Building Inclusive Workplaces: What You Need to Know About Pre-Employment Transition Services

In this insightful episode of The Think Inclusive Podcast, host Tim Villegas interviews Annette Jett about Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and their critical role in helping students with disabilities transition smoothly into the workforce. The conversation delves into the legal framework established by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014, how Pre-ETS are integrated and implemented in Kentucky, and how these services can significantly alter the employment outcomes for students and adults with disabilities.

Annette Jett discusses the components of Pre-ETS, including job exploration, self-advocacy, workplace readiness training, work-based learning experiences, and counseling on postsecondary opportunities. She emphasizes the importance of early intervention starting at age 14 and the necessity for cooperation between schools, vocational rehab services, and community rehabilitation providers (CRPs). The episode also offers advice on how to access these services in various states and highlights the personal journey that led Annette to her current role.

Complete show notes and transcript: https://mcie.org/think-inclusive/annette-jett-pre-employment-transition-services/