PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION

SERVICES(PRE-ETS)

MYTransition Conference

November 2021

Agendafor

Pre-ETS Presentation

Job Exploration Counseling

Work-Based Learning Experiences

Counseling on Post-Secondary Education

Workplace Readiness Training

Instruction in Self-Advocacy

Pre-ETS Eligibility and Service Delivery

Who is eligible for Pre-ETS?

• Students with a disability

• Ages 14-21

• In high school, college or a qualified education program

How are Pre-ETS delivered in Montana?

• Services purchased from a Pre-ETS provider

• Specialized programs

• School contracts

• Services provided by Pre-ETS Specialists

Let’s take a poll!

Most students, after high school,

are wanting:

To go straight to college

To go straight into the

workforce

To take a gap year between

high school and college

Or they still don’t know what they want to do

Job Exploration Counseling

•Provides students the opportunities to explore their dream jobs

•Give them a variety of resources to look back on as time goes on

•Provide as much information so that students can make informed choices about their path

Job Exploration Counseling

Interest Inventory

Virtual Job

Shadow

Work-Based Learning Experiences

• Work-based learning experiences in a group setting may include coordinating a classroom-based program of job training and informational interviews to research employers, work-site tours to learn about necessary job skills, job shadowing, or mentoring opportunities in the community.

• Work-based learning experiences on an individual basis could include work experiences to explore the student’s area of interest through paid and unpaid internships, apprenticeships, short-term employment, fellowships, or on-the-job trainings located in the community.

COUNSELING ON OPPORTUNITIES FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Getting Started How do I get an Apprenticeship?

Identify an occupation where you have an interest, aptitude or experience.

Commit to meeting the minimum education requirements, such as a high

school diploma, GED or HiSET equivalency test, within six months of start.

Determine whether this will be a good fit. Do you have the commitment,

aptitude, work ethic, and attitude to work under the required job conditions?

Get started! You'll be a part of the workforce and start earning a paycheck

from Day One. You'll receive on-the-job training from skilled mentors. Once

you complete your program, you'll receive a nationally recognized certificate

that announces to employers that you are qualified.

https://apprenticeship.mt.gov/

https://www.reachhighermontana.org/

Plan Your Future

Find Your Career Path

Explore Your Options

Pay For School

Scholarships

Workplace Readiness TrainingWorkplace readiness training is developing the soft skills and behaviors necessary for any job.

Social and Interpersonal Skills

Workplace Behavior

Other Soft Skills Ideas for Workplace Readiness Training Activities

How to Complete a Job Application

Building a Resume

Interview Skills

• Greeting the Interviewer(s)

• Appropriate Dress

• Appropriate Eye Contact

• Practice answering questions (interview skits)

Building Communication Skills

• Verbal Communication Skills (With supervisor and with co-workers)

• Non-Verbal Communication Skills (body language, gestures, etc.)

Workplace Acceptable Behavior

• Conduct/ Getting to Work On-Time

• Being Responsible

• Professionalism

Self-Advocacy

Instruction in Self-Advocacy

Self-advocacy means taking responsibility for

communicating needs and wants in a straightforward

manner to others.

Learning these skills will help a student plan for

their future, learn things that are important to

them, and be successful after high school.

Instruction in Self-Advocacy Website Resources

Web resources are available on the Pre-ETS Instruction in Self-Advocacy web page for the following topics:

• Self-awareness

• Understanding Your Disability

• How and When to Disclose your Disability

• Decision Making and Setting Goals

• Being Independent Preparing for Life After High School

• Financial Literacy

• Requesting and Using Accommodations

• Know Your Rights and Responsibilities

https://dphhs.mt.gov/detd/preets/selfadvocacy

Pre-ETS Specialist Contact Info• Tammy Hogan, Bureau Chief

thogan@mt.gov

(406) 454-6069

• Andrew Lowney, Missoula Regionalowney@mt.gov

(406) 210-2201

• Lillian McGinn, Great Falls RegionLillian.McGinn@mt.gov

(406) 454-6067

• Lucy Beltz, Kalispell RegionLucy.Beltz@mt.gov

(406) 417-9214

• Lona Madsen, Billings RegionLona.Madsen@mt.gov

(406) 655-7670

• Anne Carpenter, Helena, Bozeman, Butte Regions

Anne.Carpenter@mt.gov

(406) 594-7137

• Belinda Battin, Miles City RegionBelinda.Battin@mt.gov

(406) 232-0583

• Rebekah, Havre RegionRebekah.Sirrine@mt.gov

(406) 202-5296