A Focused, Foundational Solution
This 20-hour, hands-on, instructor-led course is designed to directly address core requirements mandated by Vocational Rehabilitation programs, providing a clear and modern pathway for students. The program consists of instructor-led sessions with a focus on a tangible, portfolio-based final project.
Core Pre-ETS Services
Directly addressed by the course curriculum.
Instructional Hours
A focused, impactful learning experience.
Per Student
A cost-effective investment in career readiness.
A Direct Alignment with Core Service Areas
The "Visualizing Your Next Chapter" course is a strategic tool designed to meet the specific, required service categories for Pre-ETS. Here is a detailed breakdown of the alignment.
1 Job Exploration Counseling
The course provides a structured framework for students to discover their passions and strengths, which is the cornerstone of effective career counseling. It moves beyond theory into practical self-discovery.
Chart: Student Self-Assessment Growth Areas
2 Workplace Readiness Training
Participants learn critical modern skills by building their digital vision board, mastering digital communication, and learning to present their goals professionally.
Chart: Key Workplace Skills Developed
3 Counseling on Postsecondary Opportunities
By first defining their career path, students can make more informed decisions about college, vocational school, or other training programs, ensuring their education serves a purpose.
Chart: Impact on Postsecondary Planning
4 Instruction in Self-Advocacy
Creating and presenting their vision board is a powerful act of self-advocacy. The course empowers students to confidently articulate their goals and action plans to others.
Chart: Components of Self-Advocacy Taught
5 A Gateway to Work-Based Learning
While not a direct work experience, the course provides the essential preparatory tool. The completed Digital Vision Board acts as a personal roadmap, equipping students to get the most out of future work-based learning opportunities. This can include informational interviews, job shadowing, and internships secured through collaboration with local workforce development boards and one-stop career centers.
Digital Vision Board
The Student Journey: From Vision to Action
The course follows the required Pre-ETS activities in an empowering progression, ensuring students not only aim high but also learn how to take the small, consistent steps needed to achieve their goals.
Discover Strengths & Values
Students begin with introspection, using the "Your Next Work Chapter" framework to build a strong foundation of self-awareness.
Master Digital Communication
Next, they learn fundamental web design and digital communication principles, acquiring the technical skills to bring their vision to life.
Design their Digital Vision Board
This is the core project: creating a personalized, dynamic digital artifact that visually articulates their desired career path and aligns with their values.
Implement Small, Actionable Steps
Finally, students translate their vision into a practical roadmap, learning to integrate their board with small, consistent actions that propel them toward their goals.