IPC
SERVICES
PROGRAM STEPS:
1
ASSESSMENTS
Assessments provide information about the individual to aid in developing a plan of action to obtain and maintain employment.
SKILLS CENTER:​​
IPC partners with the TN Department of Human Services (DHS) and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) as a Community Rehabilitation Provider (CRP). ​
We offer Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to students at no cost! Pre-ETS is designed to help students with disabilities identify career interests. The program provides students information about the types of jobs in their interest cluster and the requirements to obtain those jobs. Participation in the program gives students the opportunity to learn the skills needed through job training courses and activities allowing them to transition from school to post-secondary life and gain meaningful employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES (Pre-ETS)
Help students ages 14-21 identify career
interests and transition from school to
post-secondary life. Services include:
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Job Exploration Counseling
Interest assessments/ inventories,
explore in demand occupations,
learn about career pathways &
research labor market information.
Self-Advocacy Skills
Right & responsibilities, requesting secondary services & youth leadership/skill building
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Work-Readiness Training
Social skills development, financial literacy, orientation & mobility skills & job seeking skills
Work-Based Learning
Work-site tours, mentoring opportunities, informational interviews & Job shadowing
2
SKILLS TRAINING
Based on the results of the assessment, each individual will participate in the necessary skills training activities in preparation for entering the workforce.
3
EMPLOYMENT
IPC Staff has partnered with employers to provide jobs to individuals who are ready to become gainfully employed.
Post-Secondary Counseling
Evaluate career options, research career programs and training, college preparation assistance, FAFSA &
courses offered
Individual or group Services
JOB COACHING
On-site job training to help individuals master skills to perform a job.
JOB READINESS TRAINING
Prepare individuals to apply and interview for potential employment.
VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS
Information gathered to assess the employment needs of an individual.
COLLEGE SELECTION SERVICES
Consult with student and parent to help navigate the college selection and admissions process.
JOB PLACEMENT
Individual completes employment on a job consistent with their interests.
TRIAL WORK EXPERIENCES
Exploration of an individual's capacity to perform the tasks required on a job.
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
People receive assistance in obtaining employment, and once employed, supports are provided to assist in maintaining the job.
Learning support tailored to meet the individual needs of the student.
ACADEMIC TUTORING
SELF-ADVOCACY
Lessons to help individuals learn about their rights, responsibilities, and how to request needed services.
VOCATIONAL ADJUSTMENT
Assist individuals in developing capacities to pursue employment.
Paid on-the-job training paired with classroom instruction to prepare highly skilled careers.
APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING
CONSULTING SERVICES
CAREER/VOCATIONAL COUNSELING
Process that helps individuals select the right career path based on their interests and abilities.
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Enhance the individual academic skills of students to help them become self-sufficient, independent learners.
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Design and plan instruction or training to create positive improvement.
JOB TRAINING
Training support to help prepare employees for specific positions.
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT
Training and advising members of the academic community to improve opportunities and achievement.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Continuing education and career training to enhance the skills and knowledge needed to promote employee success.