Specifications include, but are not limited to:The goal of the PETS Program is to develop several innovative programs combining best practices to provide opportunities for career exploration, vocational training, employment preparation, and work experiences using such techniques as short-term internships, job shadowing, hands-on learning activities for students with disabilities whether hearing or deaf to increase the likelihood of successfully transitioning to competitive integrated employment. The application of evidence based findings to implement effective strategies to instruct, counsel, train and provide an environment to demonstrate skills are the objectives of the program. Through pre and post-tests participants knowledge and experience is assessed across required program activities to measure service impact and outcomes. Services delivered during the contract period (March 14, 2016 through September 30, 2018) shall capture each p a r t i c i p a n t ’ s g r o w t h a n d t h e p r o g r a m o utcomes as an aggregate in an annual Outcomes Measure Report at the end of the contract year (September 30, 2106) and annually thereafter (September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2018) during the contract period. The PETS Program budget range is from $5,000 and not to exceed $85,000.00 per award for a contract year period based upon available funds and successful negotiations
