Employment and Transition Program
The Federal Way School District Employment & Transition Program is designed for students with developmental disabilities to develop skills in order to be contributors to their community.
About Our Program
Program Information
The Federal Way School District’s Employment & Transition Program is designed to meet the needs of students with developmental disabilities beyond the high school years in areas such as employment, personal management, life skills and leisure/recreational interests.
Work Experiences
Students in the Employment & Transition Program spend two to three hours per day in work situations. Although most job sites offer non-paid volunteer opportunities, they do provide valuable training towards becoming a successful future employee. Typical jobsites include office/clerical work, landscape and grounds maintenance, custodial/building maintenance, food service, retail positions, and many other opportunities.
An important part of the process in acquiring a paid position is the coordination of efforts with the employer, ETP staff, employment vendors, families, and representatives from DDD and DVR. All agencies come together to formulate a plan that best suits the individual needs of each student.
Community Access/Personal Management
Students in the Employment & Transition Program receive assistance and instruction in daily living skills such as money management, communication skills, appropriate social behaviors, and use of public transportation.
Weekly outings using public transportation include trips to grocery/retail stores, restaurants, libraries, businesses, the Federal Way Community Center, bowling alley and area malls serve as a classroom to practice real-life scenarios.
