Youth Career Services
Empowering young adults: For a future of employment success.
At Tessera, we’re dedicated to equipping young adults with disabilities with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the workplace. Through our youth work-based learning opportunities like Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), Tessera Summer Academy, Job Foundations & School to Work Services, and Project SEARCH we offer tailored support for students, parents, and teachers to help chart a path toward meaningful careers.
Preparing Students for Employment Through Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
Tessera partners with area high schools to provide Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) in the classroom. Pre-ETS is a free program through the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) designed to help students ages 16-21 with an Individual Education Plan (IEP), 504 plan (accommodation) or documented disability smoothly transition from the classroom to the workplace. Our services focus on:
Career and Post-Secondary Education Exploration:
Guidance on different career paths based on individual strengths and interests as well as visit college campuses and explore academic degrees.
Workplace Readiness:
In the classroom workshops on essential job skills like communication, teamwork, and time management.
Work-Based Learning Experiences:
Supervised worksite tours, informational interviews, and job shadowing.
Workplace Readiness:
In the classroom workshops on essential job skills like communication, teamwork, and time management.
Self-Advocacy Skills:
In the classroom workshops to understand their rights, articulate their needs, and make informed decisions.
Connecting Young Adults with Disabilities to Real Work Experiences Through Project SEARCH
Tessera in partnership with Spokane Public Schools and Central Valley School District (Spokane), offers a school-to-work transition program called Project SEARCH for young adults (ages 19-22) with disabilities, providing real-life work experience through a one-year internship at two sites in Spokane, Washington, Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and MultiCare Valley Hospital.
Project SEARCH is a groundbreaking national program that challenges traditional expectations and empowers young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve competitive employment through an intensive internship experience during the academic year.
Start Your Employment Journey withTessera Youth Services
Take the first step toward a brighter future:
- Learn how our personalized programs can help young adults transition from school to meaningful employment.
- Access resources designed for parents, students, and educators to ensure a smooth process.
- Connect with our team to explore how Tessera can make a difference.
