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The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) has more than 75 years of experience in helping individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment. DVR offers Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to give students with disabilities an early start at career exploration and preparation for adult life. DVR works with students and their families, schools, and community partners to support students with gaining knowledge & experiences necessary to make informed decisions about their future.
What Pre-ETS are
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) are services that offer students with disabilities an early start at career exploration and preparation for adult life.
Available Pre-ETS services
What are the five Pre-Employment Transition Services?
1. Self-Advocacy
2. Career Exploration
3. Workplace Readiness
4. Post-Secondary Education Counseling 5. Work-Based Learning
Receiving services
How Does a Student Receive Pre-ETS Services?
A School Transition Coordinator requests Pre-ETS services through a DVR Pre-ETS Career Counselor
or a DVR approved Pre-ETS service provider. Providers work in collaboration with schools and other community partners to provide these services, which may be
Who is eligible?
• Students receiving special education services who have an IEP, 504 plan, or a documented disability
• Age 14 (or 8th grade) to age 21
• Enrolled in a recognized educational program
Need more Information? Contact Us!
STATEWIDE
David Frye - Statewide Coordinator Phone: 302-739-5478
Email: david.frye@delaware.gov
NEW CASTLE COUNTY
LaShonta Mitchell - Coordinator Phone: 302-761-8289
Email: lashonta.mitchell@delaware.gov
KENT & SUSSEX COUNTIES
provided in small groups or individually, and may take place during school hours, after school hours, or in the Summer, depending upon the availability of the student and coordination with partners.
Julie O’Donnell - Coordinator Phone: 302-739-5478
Email: julie.odonnell@delaware.gov
@DELAWAREDVR
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