G.E.N.I.U.S. Pre Employment Training
*Arizona Vocational Rehabilitation Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre ETS) Provider (age 14 – 22).
The G.E.N.I.U.S. (Gain Employment through New, Independent, and Universal Skills) Pre-ETS program is a structured, outcomes-driven model designed to transition participants from school to work. Each component targets a specific skill area and is delivered through guided instruction, real-world application, real internships, and measurable progress tracking. There are no out-of-pocket costs for eligible members.
Service Locations:
Maricopa County
Mohave County
Yavapai County
Coconino County
Program Workshops:
Job Exploration:
Explore careers, uncover your strengths, and identify pathways that fit your interests and future goals.
Work-Based Learning:
Gain hands-on experience, apply new skills, and discover what the world of work is really like.
Postsecondary Planning:
Create a roadmap for life after high school by exploring college, training programs, apprenticeships, and career opportunities.
Workplace Readiness Training:
Learn how to succeed in the workplace through teamwork, communication, professionalism, and real-world problem-solving.
Self-Advocacy Instruction:
Build the confidence and skills to communicate your needs, make informed choices, ask for accommodations, and take charge of your future.
Work-Based Learning Internship:
Spend time under the direct supervision of job coaches to develop hands-on workplace skills, observe daily business operations, and complete real-world tasks d
G.E.N.I.U.S. Supported and Long Term Employment
*Qualified Vendor for the Arizona Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) (Ages 16 – 24+).
For teens and young adults who are eligible and ready to work, the G.E.N.I.U.S. Supported and Long-Term Employment Programs provide step-by-step help to build job skills, find a job, and succeed at work. We work directly with each person and give targeted support until they can do their job more independently. The goal is steady, paid work and growing independence. There are no out-of-pocket costs for participants.
Service Locations
Maricopa County
Mohave County
Yavapai County
Coconino County
Program Services:
Employment Support Aide (ESA):
Staff provide extra support during the workday. This may include helping with focus, breaking down tasks, building routines, and improving communication with supervisors and coworkers.
Pathways to Employment (PTW):
Staff teach and practice basic work skills in small groups. This includes following directions, staying on task, handling feedback, and working with others. Activities are structured and repeated so skills can be used in real job settings.
Group Supported Employment (GSE):
Participants work together at a real job site with a coach. Staff model tasks, give prompts, and help the group complete actual work. Support is reduced over time as skills improve.
Individual Supported Employment (ISE):
Staff help each person find a job that fits their skills. We support applications, interviews, and onboarding. Once hired, we provide one-on-one coaching at the job until the person can work more independently.
G.E.N.I.U.S. Extended Year of High School
*Arizona Empowerment Scholarship (ESA) funds accepted for tuition and services (Ages 17 – 22).
The G.E.N.I.U.S. private extended year of high school completion pathway is an elite, independent workforce-readiness academy for students with disabilities finishing their final graduation requirements. Designed strictly as a transition-to-work academy rather than a credit recovery program, we work directly with families to maximize student success through flexible, direct funding pathways:
Service Locations
Maricopa County
Mohave County
Yavapai County
Coconino County
G.E.N.I.U.S. Kids
*Qualified Vendor for the Arizona Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) (Ages 4 – 13).
The G.E.N.I.U.S. (Grow Early, Necessary, Independent, and Universal Skills) Kids Program is designed for children ages 4–13. This program provides licensed speech and occupational therapy focused on communication, regulation, executive functioning, and foundational functional skills. Services include comprehensive evaluations, individualized treatment planning, direct therapy sessions, and ongoing family communication. As a distinct pediatric program, services strengthen developmental performance and support long-term readiness for academic and transition pathways. There are no out-of-pocket costs for eligible members.
Service Locations
Maricopa County
Mohave County
Yavapai County
Coconino County
*Under Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (respectively “Title VI” and “Title VII”) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, True Genius Education Services, Inc. prohibits discrimination in admissions, programs, services, activities or employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and disability. True Genius Education Services, Inc., must make reasonable accommodations to allow a person with a disability to take part in a program, service, or activity. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For example, this means that if necessary, True Genius Education Services, Inc. must provide sign language interpreters for people who are deaf, a wheelchair accessible location, or enlarged print materials. It also means that True Genius Education Services, Inc. will take any other reasonable action that allows you to take part in and understand a program or activity, including making reasonable changes to an activity. If you believe that you will not be able to understand or take part in a program or activity because of your disability, please let us know of your disability needs in advance if at all possible. To request this document in alternative format or for further information about this policy please contact: Deborah Graham @ True Genius Education Services, Inc. 512-850-8600 Para obtener este documento en otro formato u obtener información adicional sobre esta política, Deborah Graham @ True Genius Education Services, Inc. 512-850-8600.