A rationale is presented for the development of specialized personnel preparation programs to train secondary special educators as employment training specialists. A philosophical and theoretical base for this position is outlined, along with the roles and responsibilities these individuals will need to assume in their schools and communities. Finally, details are provided of a graduate-level program at the University of Vermont to train employment training specialists.
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