Career Services
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
*Ages 14 - 21 years old (up to their 22nd birthday)
Services include job exploration counseling, workplace readiness training, work-based learning experience, counseling in post-secondary training opportunities, and self-advocacy.
Career Services
Two years prior to high school graduation
Career Services can help students and youth prepare for a career through: assessment, counseling and guidance, training, education, assistive technology, and etc.
Benefits Counseling
Ages 16 - adulthood
Consultation and information for those receiving SSI/SSDI benefits, who need help understanding eligibility and the impact work may have on their benefits.
Youth Leadership Network (YLN
Ages 14 - 26
Regional workshops throughout Massachusetts on topics such as leadership, self-determination, peer networking, assistive technology in the workplace, and employment skills.
American Student Assistance (ASA) – resource tool
To learn more about any of these services contact the nearest Career Services office.
Home and Community Life Services
Supported Living Program (SLP)
Ages 16 - adulthood
The Supported Living Program provides youth and adults with physical disabilities and an additional secondary disability with assistance in managing and organizing day-to-day life. Services may include case management, PCA surrogacy, assistance with managing health, finances, personal affairs, skills training and finding accessible housing. Services can start one year before high school completion and can be on-going.
Transition to Adulthood Program (TAP)
Ages 14 - 21 years old (up to their 22nd birthday)
Through Independent Living Centers, the TAP provides skills training, peer counseling, and mentoring to support young adults to live independently in the community of their choice.
Statewide Head Injury Program (SHIP)
Ages 18 - adulthood (limited services available to consumers starting at birth)
Offers an array of services that are designed to assist youth with traumatic brain injuries maintain and increase their level of independence at home.
*Students are defined as 14-21 years old (up to their 22nd birthday) and enrolled in high school or post-secondary education or training programs