The Pre-ETS STAR1* virtual training for students with disabilities is here to help prepare them for a bright future beyond high school.
This exciting program provides online employment preparation and training designed to better prepare students with disabilities (ages 16 to 21) to make a successful transition to school, college or technical training after completing high school.
Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center (ECAC) and Disability:IN North Carolina (DI-NC) are pleased to announce that we will be offering the Pre-ETS STAR Program, a Vocational Rehabilitation Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to students with disabilities (ages 16-21) beginning in Fall, 2022. The Pre-ETS STAR program will serve students with disabilities from across the entire state, including students who attend public schools, charter schools and students who are homeschooled.
The Pre-ETS STAR Program provides classes for students in:
- Self-Advocacy Skills for Work and Life
- Career Exploration & Skill Alignment
- Work Readiness Training
- Career Mentoring
The Pre-ETS STAR Program is ideal for:
- Students with Disabilities Ages 16-21
- Students with an IEP or 504 Plan
- Students with limited access to Pre-ETS Services through their school
- Students who enjoy learning online
While open to all students with disabilities ages 16-21 with an IEP or 504 Plan, preference will be given to students who do not have access to Pre-ETS through their current school. Additionally, Pre-ETS STAR will also offer unique opportunities for parents and caregivers to partner with their student(s) in learning and planning for the post-high school transition.
Space is limited and all students will be required to meet the eligibility criteria to be considered for the STAR Program.
For more information, click here (https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/ecac-news/application-open-star-program/).
To apply, click here (https://files.constantcontact.com/77b9bb19001/1607325d-164d-4e2f-8bbd-1a78b1e5c989.pdf).”