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Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) For Youth

At the Georgia Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (GCDHH), we partner with the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) to offer no-cost Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and late-deafened youth. Our programs help you explore careers, build skills, and prepare for your future, all in a supportive, person-centered environment.

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Our Programs

Job Exploration Counseling

Discover your career interests through fun, interactive activities and real-world experiences. Learn about different jobs, the skills they require, and what excites you about your future career path. We’ll help you uncover your passions and set goals for your journey.

Workplace Readiness Training

Build the skills employers look for, like communication, teamwork, and dependability. Our training prepares you to shine in professional settings, with a focus on soft skills and financial literacy, such as budgeting and managing money, to set you up for success.

Workplace Readiness Training

Build the skills employers look for, like communication, teamwork, and dependability. Our training prepares you to shine in professional settings, with a focus on soft skills and financial literacy, such as budgeting and managing money, to set you up for success.

Work-Based Learning Experiences

Connect what you learn in school to real-world work through community-based experiences. These activities, like job shadowing, internships, or guided tours of local businesses and industries, take place in actual workplaces in your community. You’ll gain hands-on knowledge, see what different careers are like, and build confidence as you explore future opportunities.

Self-Advocacy Training

Learn to confidently express your needs and goals. Through mentoring, leadership activities, and volunteering in community settings, our training helps you advocate for yourself in school, work, and everyday life, empowering you to take charge of your future.

Self-Advocacy Training

Learn to confidently express your needs and goals. Through mentoring, leadership activities, and volunteering in community settings, our training helps you advocate for yourself in school, work, and everyday life, empowering you to take charge of your future.

Counseling On Post-High School Opportunities

Explore college, vocational training, or other post-secondary paths with guidance tailored to your dreams. We provide information and support to help you and your family plan for the next step after high school, ensuring you’re ready for what’s ahead.

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