What is Education to Employment (E2E)?

The Education to Employment Program is contracted by the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation to provide Pre-Employment Transition services, or Pre-ETS, to students, age 14-21, with mild to moderate disabilities all across the state of Utah. The E2E Program is designed to help students explore career options and prepare them for the transition from high school to post-secondary education or the world of work. This can be achieved with one-on-one individualized support or group-based learning.  

Pre-Employment Transition Services, also called “Pre-ETS,” — offered to any student with a disability — aids students in exploring and planning for successful future employment, through targeted training in: Self-Advocacy, Job Exploration, Post-Secondary Exploration, Workplace Readiness Training, and Work Based Learning Experiences. The representatives that work with the students are career advocates located in different counties.  

After working together to determine a career pathway, the Career Advocate assigned to the student will provide a variety of tailored pre-employment transitional services to help break down barriers between the student and their chosen career path. These services range from writing resumes, practicing job interviews, job shadows, and learning skills required for independent living such as budgeting. The services provided are at no cost to you. The advocate collaborates with Vocational Rehabilitation Office, JJYS, public, private, charter, and online schools, as well as partners with local businesses. Students can be referred by Professionals, Teachers, Counselors, Doctors, Probation, or Corrections staff. 

Pre-ETS Services

Pre-Employment Transition Services, also called “Pre-ETS,” — offered to any student with a disability — aids students in exploring and planning for successful future employment, through targeted training in the following five services: 

• Self-Advocacy – Practice interviewing skills and how to handle themselves in a professional setting. Work with students to develop skills which will empower them to advocate appropriately for themselves. Cultivate relationships and interpersonal communications. 
• Job Exploration – Encourage and assist students in completing career interest assessments to determine individual career interests. Help students build an understanding of their field of interest including transferable skills, licensing requirements, career pathways, wages, and income data. 
• Workplace Readiness & Independent Living – Motivate and inspire students and assist them in learning skills necessary to be successful in the workplace, including appropriate dress, punctuality, and behavior. 
• Post-Secondary Exploration – Counsel students in exploring post-secondary options, through campus tours and meetings with academic advisors, admissions, and financial aid counselors. 
• Work-Based Learning Experience – Connect individuals and groups to employers through on-site employability training, and job shadowing experiences.  

Eligible Students for Pre-ETS 

1. Must be aged 14-21
2. Eligible for and receiving services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or is an individual with a disability for purposes of section 504, and
3. Is enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary education program.

Service Areas

Our Career Advocates

The Career Advocate position works with students, age 14-21, with mild to moderate disabilities to provide career-based guidance and support for job exploration, professional skills development, and access to resources for vocational training and/or educational institutions. The Career Advocate will assist students with identifying their learning styles, strengths, weaknesses, and interests while developing self-knowledge and self-advocacy skills that build confidence and encourage continued growth. They help students engage with the program, develop awareness of accommodations, and assist with requesting necessary accommodations on a job and in postsecondary education.  

Career advocate responsibilities:

• Coach students and provide employment and career support services to students, employers, faculty, and staff.  
• Work closely with parents, teachers, developmental specialists, and community partners.  
• Identify student needs and interests.  
• Assist in development and delivery of programs including marketing and workshops to engage students and community members in the career development process.  
• Develops contacts with industry related employers through proactive relationship building. May create and deliver presentations, workshops.  
• Record career development activity, case management notes, and participation data for short and long-term strategic planning.  
• Manage tools and technologies in support of their students’ progress.  
• Travel to multiple locations (i.e. counties with designated areas) with the use of a personal vehicle, with mileage reimbursement.   

Meet the E2E Team

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Refer a Student

• Educator
• Parent/Guardian (if student is under 18)

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