Career Readiness Support with ArcGLOW
The Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) is partnering with ArcGLOW to offer career readiness support to students connected to the OAS through their Pre-Employment Transition (Pre-ETS) services.
About Pre-Employment Services
The Arc GLOW's Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) provides individualized consultation and real workplace experience to give students with a disability between the ages of 14 and 22 with the skills, knowledge, and experience to prepare for employment.
Services provided take a person-centered approach to career exploration, and is designed to assist students in exploring and identifying potential career paths, while developing skills necessary to successfully transition. Services include:
- Developing work skills through participation in paid and/or non-paid work experiences
- Job exploration counseling
- Development of workplace readiness skills e.g., interpersonal 'soft skills', financial literacy, etc.
- Self-advocacy support, such as knowing your legal rights and responsibilities in the workplace
Students meet with a Vocational Evaluator in a 1:1 setting right on campus or via Zoom/Teams. Sessions are designed to fit your schedule!
Eligibility
Pre-ETS services are for students currently residing in the Livingston County area (e.g., at SUNY Geneseo) who:
- Are 14-22 years of age
- Have a documented disability
- Enrolled in a recognized postsecondary (college) program
How to get started
- Contact the Office of Accessibility (OAS) by email (access@geneseo.edu), phone (585-245-5112), or in-person (Erwin Hall 22)
- Complete the VR Services Application (paper copies are available in the OAS)
- Disability documentation can be sent to Justin Martin at jmartin@arcglow.org. You can also complete a Release of Information form and request OAS to send your documentation for you.
Questions? Contact the OAS or Justin Martin (585-549-0707)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will receiving services cost any money?
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Services are completely free!
- What documentation is accepted?
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Types of documentation that are generally accepted, but not limited to, include:
- IEP/504b plan
- Prescription for medications related to a disability
- Documentation of needed accommodations
- Doctor's note
- How do the services offered benefit students?
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Services aim to assist individuals in developing and building on skills that will be transferable throughout their academic and professional lives. These skills can help individuals become successful adults.
- Is transportation provided?
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Students must have reliable transportation to and from work-based experiences. Consultation with your Pre-ETS provider can take place on campus or virtually.
- Can services end at any time, or is there a time commitment?
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Individuals have the right to decline services at any time. Students must do their best to attend services as scheduled. Commitment is tailored to students' needs.