Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
Career readiness for students ages 14–22 with a disability
DARS-approved services helping students with disabilities ages 14–22 build real skills for work and postsecondary education — at no cost to students or families.
Overview
CLS partners with schools, VR counselors, special education teams, and families to deliver DARS-approved Pre-ETS programming. Pre-Employment Transition Services help students with disabilities build the skills they need to transition from school into work or postsecondary education.
Program formats
- 8-Week Youth Transition to Independence — weekly group sessions, after school, evenings, or weekends
- CLS Career & Independence Academy — 5-day intensive camp, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Postsecondary Pathways Exploration Day — 1-day option, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Individual sessions — available for all five categories, including work-based learning placements, by appointment
Service area
Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News, Chesapeake, Hampton, Isle of Wight County, Accomack and Northampton Counties (Eastern Shore), and Southampton County. Other localities may be available — call to inquire.
How to refer a student
- Call 757-272-1724
- Email info@clsolutions4life.com
- Fax 888-374-6910
- Submit the electronic referral form online
What's included
- Job Exploration Counseling — identify strengths, interests, and career possibilities
- Work-Based Learning Experiences — job shadowing, internships, and workplace placements
- Postsecondary Education Counseling — explore college, technical, and training options
- Workplace Readiness Training — communication, professionalism, teamwork, time management
- Self-Advocacy Instruction — understand rights, communicate needs, advocate with confidence
Program materials
Related programs
Youth & Career (Pre-ETS)
An 8-week after-school path to work and independence
8-Week Youth Transition to Independence
Weekly group sessions that walk students through strengths, careers, workplace skills, education options, and self-advocacy.
- Available
- Weekly group sessions — after school, evenings, or weekends
- Who it's for
- Students ages 14–22
Youth & Career (Pre-ETS)
A five-day career and independence intensive for students
CLS Career & Independence Academy
A 5-day intensive that immerses students in a simulated real-life environment with rotating learning labs, one-on-one coaching, and a mock job fair.
- Available
- 5-day intensive camp, Monday–Friday
- Who it's for
- Students ages 14–22
Youth & Career (Pre-ETS)
A one-day look at college, training, and career options
Postsecondary Pathways Exploration Day
A one-day program pairing a morning postsecondary workshop with an afternoon visit to a college, trade school, or apprenticeship program.
- Available
- One day, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Weekday or weekend scheduling available.
- Who it's for
- Students ages 14–22
Frequently asked
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