In this episode of VR Workforce Studio, hosts Rick Sizemore and Betsy Civilette talk with an exciting panel and explore how aerospace camps are empowering students with disabilities through Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS).
Featured Guests:
- Grant Davidson – Student receiving Pre-ETS services
- Michelle Davidson – Grant’s mother
- Robin Sexauer, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, DARS Eastern Shore Field Office
- Allison Clark, UAS Training & Flight Technician, Sentinel Robotic Solutions
Grant, who has cerebral palsy, shares his experience operating drones and exploring unmanned aircraft systems near NASA’s Wallops Island Flight Facility — thanks to innovative partnerships with DARS, Eastern Shore Community College, workforce services on the Eastern Shore, and Sentinel Robotic Solutions.
Hear how hands-on exposure helped him grow confidence, explore future careers, and build real workplace skills. This episode highlights how Pre-ETS works through:
- Job Exploration Counseling
- Work-Based Learning Experiences
- Counseling on Educational and Training Options
- Workplace Readiness Training
- Instruction in Self-Advocacy
…to open pathways from school to meaningful careers for students with disabilities.
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