Services for Students
Windrose is proud to offer Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for students in Kentucky. We are able to provide this service in both individual and group settings.
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Join our Pre-ETS program!
Windrose is currently helping qualified students enroll in our 2025-2026 Pre-ETS program. We need to gather some information in order to register your child to our for this service. Please submit this form to begin the process.
Because of high demand, we anticipate that students may experience a wait time of up to 4-6 weeks from the time they qualify until we are able to pair them with an available Pre-Employment Transition Professional.
After you have completed this form, we will be in touch soon to talk about next steps!
Job Exploration
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Job Exploration Counseling, or Career counseling can include a wide variety of professional activities which help individuals with career-related issues. Career counselors work with youth seeking to explore career options, experienced professionals contemplating a career change, parents who want to return to the world of work after taking time to raise their child, or people seeking employment. Career counseling is also offered in various settings, including in groups and individually, in person or virtually.
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The student's vocational interest inventory results,
The labor market,
In-demand industries and occupations,
Non-traditional employment options,
Administration of vocational interest inventories, and
Identification of career pathways of interest to the students.
Workplace Readiness Training
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Workplace readiness traits describe a number of commonly expected skills that employers seek from most employees. Work readiness skills are a set of skills and behaviors that are necessary for any job. Work readiness skills are sometimes called soft skills, employability skills, or job readiness skills.
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communication
positive attitude
teamwork
problem solving
talking/writing
cooperation
active listening
decision making
conflict resolution
body Language
empathy
professionalism
good manners
supporting others
respect
good hygiene
time management
healthy lifestyle
using a cell phone
using transportation
money management
nutrition/meal preparation
accessing community
services & supports
community participation
civic responsibility
community safety
developing friendships
appropriate dress
appropriate behavior
Financial literacy
Orientation and mobility skills
Job-seeking skills
Understanding employer expectations for punctuality and performance
Self-Advocacy
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Self-advocacy refers to: an individual's ability to effectively communicate, convey, negotiate or assert his/her own interests and/or desires. Self-determination means that individuals with disabilities have the freedom to plan their own lives, pursue the things that are important to them and to experience the same life opportunities as other people in their communities1. It means taking the responsibility for communicating one’s needs and desires in a straightforward manner to others. The development of self-advocacy skills should be started at an early age. These skills will be needed in education, workplace and community settings.
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self -awareness
disability understanding
disability disclosure
decision making
set goals
evaluate options
identify independence
accommodations
request & utilize accommodations
know your rights & responsibilities
self-determination
know how to request & accept help
intrinsic motivation
taking a leadership role
in support plans
assertiveness
listen to others opinions
problem solving
monitor progress
positive self-talk
Work-Based Learning
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Work Based Learning is an educational approach or instructional methodology that uses the workplace or real work to provide students with the knowledge and skills that will help them connect school experiences to real-life work activities and future career opportunities. It is essential that direct employer or community involvement be a component of the WBL to ensure in-depth student engagement. These opportunities are meant to engage, motivate and augment the learning process. These WBL opportunities can be done in conjunction with private, for-profit, public or nonprofit businesses in your community and/or through web-based resources. In addition, work-based learning requires in-depth engagement of youth and an evaluation of acquired work relevant skills.
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Job Shadowing
Career Mentorship
Career Related Competitions
Informational Interviews
Paid Internships
Non-paid Internships
Practicum
Service Learning
Student-led Enterprises
Simulated Workplace Experience
Paid Work Experience
Non-Paid Work Experience
Volunteering
Workplace Tours/Field Trips
Post-Secondary Counseling
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Maximum flexibility in the career decision making process is important in the early phases of Post-Secondary Education (PSE) planning. This includes gaining an awareness of the wide range of career pathway options and labor market realities and projections. The U.S. Department of Labor has created clusters of careers to help schools to provide instruction and monitor student experience1. The following 16 broad categories encompass virtually all occupations from entry through professional levels, including those that require varying degrees of education and training, as exemplified by the sample careers within each cluster.
Choosing a career requires student exploration and planning. It is important that students connect the present to the future. It is essential for them to see how skill development and knowledge relate to future opportunities in postsecondary Education (PSE) settings and employment.
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Career Clusters:
Agricultural & Natural Resources
Business and Administration
Education and Training
Health Science
Human Services
Law and Public Safety
Government and Public Administration
Scientific Research/ Engineering
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
Architecture and Construction
Finance
Law & Public Safety
Hospitality & Tourism
Information & Technology
Manufacturing
Retail/Wholesale Sales & Service
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Strategies for smooth transition from high school to PSE:
document academic accommodations
advocate for needed accommodations & services
identify interests, abilities,
talents, needs, learning style preferences and goals
promote use of executive function skills
assist with researching career & PSE options
promote participation in PSE preparation classes, etc.
connect to PSE resources/ services/websites
promote use of self-advocacy skills
assist with application/ enrollment process
identify financial aid options
take career vocational assessments
familiarize with education and vocational laws
identify technology needs
identify admission tests accommodations
attend college fairs & tours
apply for Vocational Rehabilitation services, if eligible
provide PSE information to family members
access services & supports from developmental/ intellectual disabilities service agency, if eligible
FAQs
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Yes, Windrose can help! If your child qualifies for Pre-ETS services, Windrose can walk you through the process of registering.
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In order to qualify for Pre-ETS in Kentucky, an individual must:
be between the ages of 14-21
be enrolled in a recognized secondary, post-secondary, vocational, or homeschool program
have a documented disability
have an IEP or 504 plan
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Windrose is different from many Pre-ETS providers in Kentucky in the sense that we offer both online and in-person services, based on our clients' needs and preferences. You can choose either online or in-person classes -- whatever works best for you!
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Currently, most of our clients prefer individual sessions where a student works 1-on-1 with a Pre-Employment Transition Professional. However, as our program expands, we plan to offer group classes, as well. Choose which one you feel best meets your needs!
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While it is possible for Pre-ETS to be offered at your child's school, it is difficult for agencies like Windrose to get the security clearance needed to come onto campus in most school districts in Kentucky. For that reason, we prefer to meet with our in-person students in local libraries and other community spaces after typical school hours.
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Windrose staff uses Google Meet for all virtual meetings.
You and your Pre-ETP will determine a weekly meeting time to meet your needs.
Your Pre-ETP will create a recurring meeting link for you to use throughout the school year.
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No, there is never a cost to students or their families for Pre-Employment Transition Services. These services are paid for by a Kentucky vocational agency through state and federal funding.
All materials, services, and opportunities offered are entirely free to eligible students.
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Students are expected to meet with their Pre-ETP/instructor for one hour every week. This includes both group and individual sessions.
Occasional exceptions to the schedule are anticipated as a result of illness, vacations, and other personal needs.
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We use the Pre-ETS curriculum developed by the Attainment Company, which you can learn more about here. (Ignore the pricing information, but be sure to check out the samples tab!)
We also supplement this curriculum with lessons that we design especially to address the interests and concerns your child faces.
In every case, the content is individualized for the student.
Resources for Students
(and their families)
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Video: Pre-ETS at Windrose
Coming soon!
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Video: Pre-Voc Services at Windrose
Coming soon!
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Video: Supported Employment
Coming soon!
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YouTube Playlist for Job Seekers with Disabilities
Videos for students, job seekers, and ESP's/Pre-ETP's
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Windrose Blog
Coming soon!
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Community Resources
Agencies and organizations in Kentucky and beyond
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Southeast ADA Center
Learn more about your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Job Accommodation Network
Explore accommodations for work and school