Preparing students with disabilities for employment after high school is a foundational pillar of transition planning and college and career readiness. However, there is limited guidance on how best to prepare students for their employment goals. A multi-method scoping-literature review was conducted to gain an understanding of the programmatic supports and elements of employment preparation programs for students with disabilities within peer-reviewed literature, as well as other considerations for implementation. We extracted data from conceptual and quantitative articles on job preparation programs. In total, 20 peer-reviewed articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. Findings indicate inconsistent application of instructional and implementation supports, intervention content, and resources needed to administer employment preparation programming. Implications for research and practice are discussed to support future implementation of employment preparation programs. © 2025 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
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