Student Services
Employment Services: Student Services
Transitioning out of the school system and stepping into the future can be an overwhelming process for students and families. Columbia Ability Alliance is here to help. Our Student Services are designed to assist students with unique abilities and other life barriers, guiding them on the path to success after high school. There is no charge for employment services to individuals who are referred for service by a partner agency, such as the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Foundational Community Supports, or school districts.
Our Student Services offer a range of programs tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of each student:
- School to Work: In partnership with area schools, we provide an accredited program that allows high school students to gain work experience in various fields during the school year, earning educational credits in the process.
- Pre-Employment Transition Services: These services are provided free of charge to clients referred through DVR. The Pre-ETS contract provides workplace readiness training, work-based learning, self-advocacy, including paid internships, to qualified students with disabilities. These services are provided free of charge to clients referred through DVR.
Columbia Ability Alliance: Employment Services is proud to be accredited by CARF, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
To learn more about our scope of services, client rights, and grievance policy, please view a copy of our Columbia Ability Alliance: Employment Services handbook here.
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Ready to pave the way to success after school? Contact us today to learn more about our Student Services.
At Columbia Ability Alliance, we’re here to empower youth and shape bright futures.
