Employment Related Services - Pre Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR056077, awarded to ABILITY360 INC, provides comprehensive Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for students with disabilities aged 14-22 who are enrolled in secondary, postsecondary, or vocational training programs. The contract enables procurement of five primary service categories: job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on post-secondary education opportunities, workplace readiness training, and self-advocacy instruction. These services are designed to help students with disabilities explore career pathways, develop workplace skills, and prepare for successful employment transitions, with the potential to support over 40,000 individuals throughout Arizona.

The master contract was originally awarded by the Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services on July 8, 2021, with an initial contract period through July 7, 2022, and subsequent amendments extending the contract through July 7, 2026. As a master agreement, the contract covers statewide geographic regions within Arizona and operates as a flexible, indefinite delivery vehicle for employment-related services. The contract type allows for multiple service providers and includes detailed performance measures, reporting requirements, and quality management provisions. While specific total contract value was not explicitly stated, the agreement includes structured payment mechanisms based on workshop types, locations, and specific service coordination outcomes.