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Individuals with disabilities are employable. NC’s Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities is an important partner in the process of helping youth with career exploration, employment readiness skills, and job placement.

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Acronym Key: IEP = Individualized Education Program | Pre ETS = Pre Employment Transition Services | EIPD = Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities

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Who can help: Individual, Family, School/IEP Team
Approximate age: Early (10-13), Middle (14-16), Transition (17-21), Adult (22+)
Match career interests/skills with vocational course work as well as school and community-based work experiences (called “work-based learning”).
Who can help: Individual, School transition facilitator/IEP Team
Approximate age: Middle (14-16), Transition (17-21)
Consider job shadowing or informational interviewing.
Who can help: Pre Employment Transition Service Programs
Approximate age: Middle (14-16), Transition (17-21), Adult (22+)

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