Arkansas Rehabilitation Services Pre-Employment Transition Services Opportunities
Greetings from Arkansas Rehabilitation Services Pre-ETS Team. We want to start off by saying THANK YOU to all of the school districts who are participating in our Pre-ETS programs through WOLF, WIN!, or with one of our approved vendors. We are excited about the work-based learning experiences and activities you are providing to your students throughout the state.
We are EXCITED to announce we will be hosting a Virtual Career Competition for students who are currently enrolled in ARS Pre-ETS Programming to show off their career interest by using their creative and innovative skills. In this Virtual Career Competition, students will be able to use various platforms to showcase their career interest including but not limited to: video, essay writing, podcast, artwork, and more. Students will be rewarded regionally. Each region will consist of a first through fifth place. Students who place will receive gift cards ranging from $350 to $800!! If you have a student who is currently enrolled in a Pre-ETS program who might be interested in participating, if you have questions, or would like more information, feel free to reach out to one of our fabulous Pre-Employment counselors, Kimberly Clark: Kimberly.clark@arkansas.gov or (501) 515-1822. If you have students who are interested in participating, you can register them by clicking here.
We can’t wait to see what your students submit for the 2022 Virtual Career Competition!
ARS is gearing up for Summer 2022 programs. This year TEP (Transitional Employment Program) will be June 12th through June 18th. If you would like more information or if you have a student interested in attending reach out to Judy Smith: Judy.Smith@arkansas.gov
Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) will be held at Hendrix on July 24th through July 29th. YLF is a one-week camp where students will explore topics in self-advocacy, disability awareness, independent living, employment skills, career exploration, higher education, legislative advocacy, and community participation. YLF is a fun-filled week with activities and speakers. For more information contact: Maryanne Caldwell at maryanne.caldwell@arkansas.gov or by phone at (501) 515-9893.
We look forward to working with you and your students,
Maryanne Caldwell