Specifications include, but are not limited to: DDRS/BRS is seeking information regarding available resources and expertise for the provision of Pre-ETS required activities. Collaboration among local public agencies, Work One centers, VR employment service providers, local educational agencies (i.e., schools), post-secondary educational institutions, Independent Living centers, community programs, employers, or other entities, is of particular interest to BRS in the provision of these services. Collaboration among entities is strongly encouraged to better coordinate service delivery, reduce duplication of effort, leverage promising and innovative practices, and serve the greatest number of students possible. Required Pre-Employment Transition Services Required Pre-ETS activities include the following under Section 113(b) of the Rehabilitation Act: (1) job exploration counseling; (2) work-based learning experiences; (3) counseling on opportunities for enrollment in comprehensive transition or postsecondary educational programs at institutions of higher education; (4) workplace readiness training to develop social skills and independent living; and (5) instruction in self-advocacy, which may include peer mentoring. Collaboration among partners is strongly encouraged, and a list of collaborating partners, along with each partner’s subject matter expertise, must be included with the proposal. BRS reserves the right to encourage collaboration among entities during the review phase of the RFI.