Our Training
YETs Youth Education and Transitioning Services
Our aim is to prepare Deaf and hard-of-hearing students for future employment. Through personalized, hands-on training, we will empower the next generation of job-seekers.
A Perfect Transition into the Workforce
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA), emphasizes the provision of services to students and youths who are deaf or hard of hearing to ensure they have opportunities to receive training and other services to achieve competitive integrated employment. To address this need, DAC created the Youth Education Transition Services (YETs) program to increase deaf and hard of hearing youth to practice and improve workplace skills through work-readiness training, instruction of self-advocacy, mentorship, internships and work-based learning.
Our Training Sessions
Self-Advocacy
The Self Advocacy course is perfect for youth looking to build confidence and self-esteem as well as learn best practices for interpreting services.
- 6 or 12 weeks
- One or Two 1-hour class per week
- 6 students per session
- Advocating for Yourself and Others
- Self-Esteem and Self-Determination
- Working with Interpreters
- Ethics of Working with Community Interpreters
- Interpreting/CART Services Using Video Technology
- Preparing for Self-Advocacy
Work-readiness
Work readiness course prepares deaf and hard-of-hearing youth as to employer expectations and common workplace rules and etiquette. These skills are critical to master to participate in the workforce.
- 6 to 12 weeks
- One or Two 1-hour class per week
- 6 students per session
- Employer Expectations
- Common Workplace Rules and Etiquette
- Resume and Cover Letter Preparation
Work Base Exploration
Work Base Exploration is an extensive wrap-around exploration training built for youth and young adults looking for a healthy transition into the workforce. Instructors educate around all aspects of the application, onboarding process, and maintaining employment, guiding students through the communication barriers.
- 12 to 24 weeks
- One or Two 1-hour class per week
- 6 students per session
- Business Know-How
- Resumes
- Applications
- Interviews
- Workplace Behaviors
- Training Visits
- Soft Skills
- Communication
- Accommodations
- Customer Service
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Videophone: (214) 377-1898
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