Providing pre–employment transition services to students with disabilities, ages 14–21
About
About YES
The Youth Employment Services (YES) program provides pre-employment transition services to students with disabilities, ages 14-21, that reside in Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat, Skamania, Wahkiakum, or Pacific County. YES is designed to improve employment outcomes by providing work readiness training, career related learning experiences and paid internships.
Year-round services include:
Services are provided based on need, age, and readiness.
These services were developed in partnership with Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
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How to Apply
Are you ready to say YES?
YES requires youth to be able to work independently and provide their own transportation.
To apply for YES, please complete and provide:
- DVR Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) approval form
- YES Application English | Spanish
- Photo ID (State, School, or Tribal)
- Signed Social Security Card or State Issued Birth Certificate
Please submit your printed application materials to your local ESD112 office. If you would like to submit your application materials digitally contact your local ESD112 representative. Representative contact information can be found in the Program Contacts tab.
If you need these documents in another language, contact your County ESD representative.
To participate in YES, students must be:
ESD112/ YES is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay 711.
Program Contacts
Who to Contact
If you have any questions about the program or application process, please contact your county representative.
ESD 112
Christine Katon
Youth Workforce Manager | Rural Career Navigator
Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Pacific County, Clark, Skamania and Klickitat
Phone: 360-355-3119
Email: christine.katon@esd112.org
Office Locations
Application materials should be submitted to your local office:
Vancouver Office
2500 NE 65th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98661
Cowlitz Office
1217 14th Avenue, Longview, WA 98632
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
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