Pre-ETS Skills Series: Authentic Engagement of Students and Youth with Disabilities in Employment Services
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Upon purchase, this course will be available 24/7 for one full month through the Canvas platform.
$100.00
Overview
We are pleased to offer a series of trainings designed to support Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) skills development. Facilitated by our highly skilled and field-experienced vocational rehabilitation and transition-aged youth experts, our courses offer relevant and timely knowledge with practical application recommendations key to ensuring a quality experience for participants.
Course Type - Online, asynchronous
Course Details
- To earn a certificate, students must complete all required discussions and skills-based activities.
- Courses are fully online and asynchronous, and offered through the Canvas learning management system.
- Each course is open 24/7 for one full month.
- Each course can be completed in one sitting in an 8-hour day or little-by-little as the learner has time.
- The curriculum has been designed for transition-aged youth and employment service specialists in the disability field.
About the Course
For employment services professionals, engaging authentically with students and youth with disabilities is an essential skill. This requires that you understand how to maintain their interest, what activities or curriculums resonate with them, and what authentic engagement truly means in this context.
This course delves into the significance of genuine engagement for students and youth with disabilities, illustrating what it entails and how to achieve it. You’ll learn about developmental milestones and strategies to support the transition from youth to adulthood, including post-secondary education and employment. The course also emphasizes understanding this transition from the individual’s perspective to better meet their needs and aspirations.
Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to reflect on your personal and professional experiences. You will also have many opportunities to share insights, resources, and tips with your cohort to enhance collective learning.
Please be aware that this training is delivered through the Canvas online learning system. Please consider your level of technical skills prior to registering.
If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to us at DWDC@cornell.edu.