September 30 | Carmel Transition Talks: What is Pre-ETS?
Learn about Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), a free Vocational Rehabilitation service designed to help students with disabilities prepare for employment, higher education, and life after high school.
Event Details
When: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Where: Carmel High School Library, Rooms 3 & 4, 520 E. Main Street, Carmel, IN
Entrance: Enter through Door 1
Cost: Free
RSVP: Preferred
RSVP Contact: cwesterm@ccs.k12.in.us
About This Event
Transitioning from school to employment or higher education is a major milestone, and students with disabilities may benefit from additional planning and support along the way.
This edition of Carmel Transition Talks will welcome Karen Papp from Easterseals Crossroads to discuss Pre-Employment Transition Services, commonly known as Pre-ETS.
Pre-ETS is a free service provided through Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) to help students with disabilities prepare for success after graduation. The session will provide families with an opportunity to learn more about this resource and how it can support students as they prepare for their next steps.
Accessibility Highlights
Features Families May Appreciate:
Free educational session
Focus on transition planning for students with disabilities
Information about Pre-Employment Transition Services
Opportunity to learn about Vocational Rehabilitation resources
Hosted in a familiar school setting
Designed to help families understand supports available before graduation
Helpful Planning Tips:
RSVP ahead of time if possible.
Enter through Door 1 when arriving at Carmel High School.
Consider bringing questions about your student's plans for employment or higher education.
Take notes on resources or next steps discussed during the presentation.
If your student is approaching the transition out of high school, consider attending together.
Who Might Enjoy This Event?
This event may be a good fit for:
Students with disabilities preparing for life after high school
Parents and caregivers
Families beginning transition planning
Students considering employment after graduation
Students considering higher education
Educators and professionals supporting students through transition
What Families May Want to Know
Before you go:
The session is free.
RSVP is preferred.
The presentation will take place in Rooms 3 & 4 of the Carmel High School Library.
Enter the building through Door 1.
The session focuses specifically on Pre-Employment Transition Services and Vocational Rehabilitation support.
Why Families May Appreciate It
The transition from high school to adulthood can bring a lot of new questions. Families may not always know what employment or transition supports are available before graduation, or when to begin exploring them.
Learning about Pre-ETS can help students and their families better understand resources available through Vocational Rehabilitation and begin thinking about the supports that may help them work toward their individual goals after high school.
Plan Your Visit
☐ RSVP to cwesterm@ccs.k12.in.us
☐ Write down questions about your student's transition goals
☐ Review your student's plans for employment or higher education
☐ Enter through Door 1
☐ Bring something for taking notes
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