Our Pre-ETS Curriculum

Pre-Employment Thrive: Navigating the World of Work!
This isn’t your typical Pre-ETS program! Pre-Employment Thrive helps students turn executive functioning skills into real-world success. Using the 5 Pillar Planner at home, they’ll apply what they’ve learned across the five pillars of Pre-ETS:

  • Job Exploration – Discover career interests
  • Workplace Readiness – Build essential skills
  • Self-Advocacy – Gain confidence and independence
  • Post-Secondary Education – Planning for the future
  • Work-Based Learning – Learning about work experiences

It’s all about action—not just learning—so students are ready to thrive in work and life!

Pre-Employment Thrive offers a wide range of courses across all 5 Pillars of Pre-ETS. Each course is designed to strengthen executive functioning, soft skills, and positive employment habits, equipping students with the tools they need to thrive in school, work, and beyond.

Our Approach 1

  • Introduction

    5 Pillars of Pre-ETS and the 5 Pillar Planner system.

  • Self-Advocacy

    Understanding My Individual Needs

  • Job Exploration

    Learning About Different Jobs

  • Workplace Readiness

    Preparing for workplace expectations.

  • Post-Secondary Education

    Exploring Training, College, and Employment after High-School

  • Work-Based Learning

    Locating employment opportunities

Structured for Success: Scope & Sequence

The Pre-Employment Thrive curriculum follows a clear, strategic Scope & Sequence each year, seamlessly integrating into a student’s IEP. This ensures a structured approach to developing and tracking key transition skills, keeping students on course for success throughout the school year.

Enhancing Transition Services—Together!

Pre-Employment Thrive is designed to complement, not replace, the transition services schools already provide.

Collaboration is key! Schools and state VR agencies can work together, using pre- and post-surveys to track student progress across the 5 Pillars of Pre-ETS. 

These insights can be shared to support future transition planning—ensuring every student stays on the path to success!

The 5 Pillar Planner: A Tool for Life!

Mastering the 5 Pillar Planner is a core part of Pre-Employment Thrive, taught by Thrive-Ability.

Students don’t just learn it—they live it, using the planner at home, throughout their education, and beyond.

It’s their roadmap to success, helping them stay on track as they work toward their post-secondary goals!

Engaging Weekly Classes, Built for Schools!

Pre-Employment Thrive classes run 50-60 minutes and are held weekly in schools, providing students with consistent, structured learning to build essential skills for their future!