DORS/Pre-ETS Youth Employment Program
TransCen has been working with the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) since 2011. As of 2020, TCI receives referrals from DORS counselors for students interested in participating in a Work-Based Learning Experience (WBLE). The students range in age from 14-21.
Our program operates throughout the entire calendar year for eligible youth residing in Montgomery, Harford, and Cecil counties. The opportunity affords eligible youth to gain valuable work experience while exploring career interests through a six-week paid internship.
TransCen staff assist the youth with job search, placement, short-term job coaching services, outreach to employers, as well as utilizing customized employment techniques to target employers based on each youth’s interests, skills, and abilities. During their work experience, each youth will receive a mid-point and final evaluation. Through the work experience students will acquire new skills, which will be valuable as they look forward to pursuing permanent employment.
For more information, contact Lisa Svidron-Stroup, EdD., CESP, WIP-C at lsvidron@transcen.org