ADMS provides Pre-Employment Transition Services to students ages 16–21 with disabilities in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union Counties. The program helps students prepare for employment, education, and greater independence through employment-readiness instruction, a paid Work-Based Learning Experience, and individualized follow-up support.

Program Structure

• Three weeks of pre-program employment preparation
  Six-week paid Work-Based Learning Experience totaling 150 hours
• Approximately 25 hours of work experience per week. Students are paid directly through ADMS.
• Three weeks of post-program support and transition planning
• Career exploration, workplace readiness, self-advocacy, job-skills development, and planning for employment, education, training, or continued DVRS services