Achievement-Center Easterseals Pre-Employment Transition Services provide pre-employment transition services to students with disabilities who are eligible or potentially eligible for VR services through the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services or Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency. Achievement-Center Easterseals pre-employment transition program meets all the required services under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) which includes:
Career Interest Inventory-Interest Inventories given to transition students still enrolled in high school and being served by an Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services or Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency counselor. The students may come to AC-ES to complete the inventory, or our evaluator will schedule a time for the inventory to be given at the school. Inventories are administered to identify student interests and explore potential future vocations.
Comprehensive Job Readiness (Modified for extended periods of class time)*School Based Service-The Comprehensive Job Readiness curriculum is designed and continually enhanced with input from employer association, and educational entities. The intent of this class is to equip Transition students with the knowledge, skills, and qualities needed to meet the expectations of employers. Topics offered:
Job Readiness Curriculum (1 Hour Classes/Topics)*School Based Service-The Job Readiness curriculum is designed and continually enhanced with input from employer association, and educational entities. The intent of this class is to equip Transition students with the knowledge, skills, and qualities needed to meet the expectations of employers. Topics Offered:
Smart Work Ethics *School Based Service-A (10-14,15-19 or 20+ hour class) taught to transition students in the school setting or another designated location in the community. The following are examples of topics that will be covered: strengths, stressors, values, attitude, commitment, honesty, attendance, dependability, appearance, hygiene, listening skills, following/giving directions, problem solving, goal setting, time management, ideal jobs for their strengths, and working with a difficult boss. The Smart Work Ethics curriculum is designed and continually enhanced by Smart Work Ethics LLC. The Smart Work Ethics curriculum intends to equip Transition students with soft skills and self-discovery skills and to allow them to internalize the skills required for successful employment.
College Tours *School Based Service-The Achievement Center will coordinate with requesting school, and upon availability, students will be introduced into the college environment via college campus tours to further enhance educational options being discussed. “Intro to College Life” will also be presented to students. Transportation will be provided via the requesting school system.
Job Site Tours *School Based Service-The Achievement Center will coordinate with requesting school, and upon availability, students will be introduced into the work environment via industry/business tours to further enhance career options being discussed. Transportation will be provided via the requesting school system.
Jet’s Summer Transition Program *Center and Community Based Service-A 3-week AC-ES work-based training program where Transition students in the summer of their 11th grade year will receive training and earn wages by working at businesses in the community who partner with AC-ES. Transportation to the Achievement Center and to training sites is available. Student progress will be monitored at the community-based training sites by AC-ES staff members who will be present at the sites during part of the workday to follow-up with students and employers.
Community Based Training-The Achievement Center has partnered with multiple business entities in the community to provide students with the opportunity to gain on-job training along with work experience to enhance the opportunity for post education employment. AC-ES partners with the school system to set up CBT sites for students. The requesting school will be responsible for transportation to and from CBT work sites.
Job Shadowing-The Achievement Center has partnered with multiple business entities in the community to provide students with the opportunity to observe several jobs throughout the community to enhance the opportunity for post education employment. AC-ES partners with the school system to set up job shadowing sites for students. The requesting school will be responsible for transportation to and from CBT work sites.
Guest Speakers *School Based Service-The Job Exploration class is designed to teach Transition students the appropriate skills needed to actively search for and obtain a job. It aims to engage students, and to make them consider the time and preparation it takes to discover and find employment. It aims to broaden knowledge of different types of employment, and to introduce students to local employers and various job markets. The intent of this class is to equip Transition aged students with the knowledge and skills necessary to discover, seek and obtain employment.
Job Exploration *School Based Service-The Job Exploration class is designed to teach Transition students the appropriate skills needed to actively search for and obtain a job. It aims to engage students, and to make them consider the time and preparation it takes to discover and find employment. It aims to broaden knowledge of different types of employment, and to introduce students to local employers and various job markets. The intent of this class is to equip Transition aged students with the knowledge and skills necessary to discover, seek and obtain employment.
Job Sampling *School Based Service-The Achievement Center has partnered with multiple business entities in the community to provide students with the opportunity to sample multiple local job assemblies. Job samples will be brought to the classroom along with tools necessary to complete the assembly and students will perform the task as it would be performed on the job. This provides students with a better understanding what to expect when searching for competitive employment. Proper safety equipment will also be provided by AC-ES.