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Helping students join the workforce

What do I want to do after I graduate from high school? What are my options? If you are a Nevada student with a disability asking these questions, you have come to the right place! VR Nevada can help you progress to higher education and/or employment.

Vocational Rehabilitation counselors are available to provide pre-employment assistance to students as young as age 14 in middle school and those in high schools and alternative schools in Nevada. The Pre-Employment program is completely confidential and is a team effort involving students, parents/guardians, school staff, and Vocational Rehabilitation counselors and Pre-Employment coordinators.

To get the process started, contact our Statewide Pre-Employment Coordinator, at pre-ets@detr.nv.gov.

Or, complete an online application at the link below:

Apply here

Pre-Employment Camps

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Camp Registration

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The State of Nevada’s Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) offers Pre-Employment Camps designed to support youth with disabilities to progress from high school to post-secondary education and/or employment. These camps provide an interactive environment where students can explore new career paths, learn about educational opportunities, and develop a variety of essential skills to prepare them for employment. In addition to General Pre-Employment daytime and overnight camps, VR often offers specialty camps for youth who are deaf and hard of hearing, have autism or who are blind or visually impaired.

In partnership with approved providers, VR offers a tailored camp experience for students with disabilities that incorporates activities in 5 Pre-Employment areas: Job Exploration, Post Secondary Education, Workplace Readiness Training, and Self Advocacy. Each summer, multiple camps are available across various regions of Nevada. Camps are often also available during Fall, Winter, and Spring breaks, providing students with ongoing opportunities to enhance their skills throughout the year.

Camp Locations

Nevada Behavior Works Camp
06/09/2025 – 06/13/2025
1500 College Pkwy. Elko, NV 89801

Bloom Inc. On the Right Track
06/16/2025 – 06/20/2025
University of Nevada Las Vegas
4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89154

Bloom Inc. On the Right Track
06/23/2025 – 06/27/2025
Truckee Meadows Community College
7000 Dandini Blvd, Reno, NV 89512

Path to Independence
06/23/2025 – 06/27/2025
University of Reno
1664 N. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89557

Bloom Inc. On the Right Track
07/07/2025 – 07/11/2025
Western Nevada College
2201 W College Pkwy, Carson City, NV 89703

Next Level Connections
07/07/2025 – 07/11/2025
8076 West Sahara Ave. Suite B Las Vegas NV 89117

Future Focus
07/07/2025 – 07/11/2025
11 N Main Street Yerington, NV 89447

Future Focus Las Vegas
07/14/2025 – 07/18/2025
1050 E. Flamingo Rd. Suite #W148, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Lions Den Camp iCapable – FOSTER YOUTH
07/14/2025 – 07/18/2025
3930 Cambridge St., Las Vegas, NV 89119

iCapable North
07/21/2025 – 07/25/2025
150 W Deer Springs Way, North Las Vegas, NV 89084

Future Focus
07/21/2025 – 07/25/2025
1020 E Wilson Rd, Pahrump NV 89048

Next Level Connections
07/28/2025 – 08/01/2025
8076 West Sahara Ave. Suite B Las Vegas NV 89117

Future Focus Gigi’s
07/28/2025 – 08/01/2025
1535 W Warm Springs Rd #100, Henderson, NV 89014

Nevada Behavior Works Camp
08/04/2025 – 08/08/2025
2115 Bobcat Dr, Ely, NV 89301

Camp Registration

Nevada TRIP

We’re Hittin’ the Road with Nevada TRIP!

The Nevada TRIP (The Roadmap Through Innovative Partnerships) interactive website has launched! This powerful tool is helping students with disabilities, their parents, and educators navigate the process from elementary to middle to high school and beyond to adult life and independence.

At Nevada TRIP, we believe every traveler deserves a solid roadmap, the right tools, and a supportive crew.

Currently, the website is available to 3 pilot school districts: Carson City, Humboldt County, and White Pine County, with more districts to come!

October 2025: Douglas, Nye, Pershing

October 2026: Elko, Eureka, Lander, Lincoln, Lyon, Washoe

October 2027: Churchill, Clark, Esmeralda, Mineral, Storey and the State Public Charter School Authority

Learn more and join us on the trip: nevadatrip.nv.govopens a new window

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Pre-employment services for students with disabilities

VR Nevada provides FREE pre-employment services to students who are:

Between the ages of 14 and 21
Enrolled in traditional or alternative secondary or post-secondary programs
Eligible for special-education-related services under IDEA (e.g. have an individualized education program [IEP] or 504 plan) or are considered an individual with a disability under Section 504

Contact our
Statewide Pre-Employment Coordinator
pre-ets@detr.nv.gov

Visit Our Youtube Channel

Watch the video to learn more about Pre-Employment Services for Students with Disabilities

Our Mission
Who Our Free Programs Serve
Who’s Eligible
Focus Areas

If you’re a student or teacher in a special education program or parent with a child in special education and think these services would be helpful contact us at pre-ets@detr.nv.govopens a new window

Through these services,
students will:

Learn how to request the support and services they need
Learn about their rights and responsibilities
Identify career interests
Develop skills needed in today’s workforce
Experience hands-on learning in the workplace

Focus areas include:

Instruction in self-advocacy to assist students in gaining the knowledge and skills to effectively communicate, negotiate or assert their own interests and desires
Job exploration counseling to help students discover their skills, abilities and interests
Counseling about enrollment in local community college or post-secondary education programs
Workplace readiness training to develop social skills, independent living and employability skills
Work opportunities and experiences inside or outside of the traditional school setting

English-language student Pre-Employment documents:

Spanish-language student Pre-Employment documents:

Parent and family involvement

Studies show (PDF)opens a new window that the success of students with disabilities is greatly improved when family is involved in the development of a collaborative plan for moving to employment or higher education and living independently. Family input helps Vocational Rehabilitation staff better understand students’ needs, and advocate, assist and support the student during this important time. Positive family involvement helps these young people believe they can accomplish their goals, but also helps in specific, concrete ways, such as assisting with job transportation.

VR Nevada encourages schools to include VR Nevada counselors in developing Individual Education Plans for students 14 and older, to give VR Nevada staff an early opportunity to initiate contact with the family.

Each family has its own structure, roles, values, beliefs and coping styles. VR Nevada staff respects this diversity, as well as family autonomy and decision-making. Families can choose the level and nature of early contact that is comfortable for them. VR Nevada staff can also work with parents and guardians to encourage a certain amount of risk-taking to help students be as independent as possible.

Pre-Employment Together

The Family Navigation Network presents an 8 part series of workshops on topics of interest for families who have a youth with special healthcare needs and/or disabilities.

Find your counselor

Select your school from the drop down to find your counselor and technician.

If you are seeking the counselor for a State Public Charter School not listed, please contact Mat Dorangricchia for the North & Rural and Trina Bourke for the South