From the classroom to the workforce.

Playsmint helps Houston-area youth with disabilities, ages 14 to 22, explore careers, build real workplace skills, and plan their next steps. We are a veteran-led provider of Pre-Employment Transition Services under contract with the Texas Workforce Commission.

Three young adults working together at a laptop, one using a prosthetic arm
  • Explore careersJob exploration counseling
  • Learn on the jobWork-based learning
  • Plan what comes nextPost-secondary counseling
  • Get work-readyWorkplace readiness training
  • Speak up for yourselfInstruction in self-advocacy
  • Work and life after high school

Who we work with

Professionals in healthcare, construction, and business

Youth and families

One on one or small group sessions at school, online, or in the community. Youth are referred by their TWC Vocational Rehabilitation counselor.

What youth learn

TWC counselors

Playsmint is a contracted Pre-ETS provider under Contract 3021VRS122. Send a service authorization or call us to talk through a youth.

How referrals work

Schools and employers

Bring Pre-ETS to your campus, or host a job shadow, tour, or work experience placement for youth ready to try the real thing.

Partner with us

Contract 3021VRS122Active TWC Pre-ETS provider through March 2027

More than a decadeServing Texans with disabilities with TWC and DARS

Veteran-ledBased in downtown Houston

Have a youth who is ready to start?

Call 832-380-4VET (4838), or send us a referral by email.

Email a referral