Think Inclusive Podcast

About the Guest(s): Annette Jett is the Executive Director of Build Inclusion, a non-profit in Kentucky that specializes in providing employment services for individuals with disabilities. She is a devoted mother to a 13-year-old daughter with disabilities and has leveraged her personal experiences to navigate and understand available support resources. Annette is also an educational consultant, vocational navigation expert, and creator of the "Take Flight" curriculum, aimed at helping students prepare for their vocational journeys.Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of The Think Inclusive Podcast, host Tim Villegas interviews Annette Jett about Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and their critical role in helping students with disabilities transition smoothly into the workforce. The conversation delves into the legal framework established by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014, how Pre-ETS are integrated and implemented in Kentucky, and how these services can signifi