ETS Career Services

ETS - Program Overview:

ETS Career Services provides individuals who are disadvantaged or have developmental or other disabilities the opportunity to increase their vocational skills, find meaningful work, make new friends, and contribute to the community. Based on the belief that each individual has the right to work, the program helps its members make their own choices, increase their skills, and pursue individual goals. Work also allows them to become active, productive citizens in their communities.

Through its own production facility as well as on the job opportunities at various employers, ETS ensures the success of its program members by offering them the support they need to prepare for employment and adjust to the challenges of the job. ETS staff embrace the uniqueness and diversity of each member and develop support services that are individually appropriate. Program activities are designed to foster trusting relationships and members are encouraging to take risks and push themselves to achieve greater independence while balancing safety and growth.

All new members go through a comprehensive, 30 day evaluation designed to assess vocational skills, needs, potential, and preferences. ETS staff then prepare a detailed plan that outlines the immediate goals for the member as well as their desired career objectives. Although building work skills is the primary focus, staff also work with members to improve behavioral, attendance, social, and motivational abilities. As the member progresses, ETS staff can move them to higher complexity work in a more independent environment.

ETS provides opportunities for members to work individually and in supervised teams for group placements at local companies. Supported by staff, member teams often provide critical support to area employers during peak seasons and for special projects. ETS members want to work and employers realize that value. Many members are transported to the worksite which provides employers with additional reliability.

ETS - Program Highlights:

• Established in 1970
• Serving the Greater Springfield area
• Creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities and supporting them while on the job
• Helping members increase their skills, social activities, and contributions to the community
• Providing many of the areas most successful organizations with a skilled workforce

Contact Information:

ETS Career Services
1 Allen Street
Springfield, MA 01108
Phone: (413) 746-6801
Fax: (413) 746-6805
Email: Randy@hru.org

Read the ETS Brochure (.pdf)