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Employment & Transition Services

Easterseals Massachusetts experienced employment specialists provide training and ongoing support so people with disabilities can increase their skills and secure competitive jobs.

Overview

ESMA’s experienced employment specialists provide training and ongoing support so people with disabilities can increase their skills and secure competitive jobs. This comprehensive program offers individualized vocational rehabilitation and skills-based training.

 

Transition services focus on assisting youth with disabilities to achieve personal growth and develop skills that help them navigate educational, community, and career settings. Transition planning is a process that brings together a student and those individuals directly involved in helping the student prepare to enter a post-school environment.

Our Programs

Explore our programs designed to support children and adults with disabilities, older adults, and families across Massachusetts.

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    Job Development & Placement Services

    Easterseals Massachusetts' experienced employment specialists provide training and ongoing support so people with disabilities can increase their skills and secure competitive jobs.
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    Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)

    Easterseals' Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) are offered to students with disabilities between the ages of 14–21 (up to their 22nd birthday) enrolled in the various high school and/or post-secondary education/certificate training programs in the Springfield and Worcester areas.

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