Students with an intellectual disability encounter challenges throughout their educational journey and as they transition to adulthood. Securing and maintaining competitive employment for individuals with an intellectual disability is harder for them than for their non-disabled peers. The problem addressed in this qualitative, phenomenological research is that young adults with intellectual disabilities are significantly less likely than their peers without disabilities to secure competitive integrated employment. This qualitative phenomenological research identifies the factors related to competitive integrated employment outcomes of students with an intellectual disability. I utilized Schlossberg's transition theory and included one of her four "S" factors, supported and available help for the individual. District and local administration must understand caretaker experiences to provide better support that meets the needs of individuals with an intellectual disability and the teachers who provide transitional support. This phenomenological research included interviews and a focus group session with 10 caretakers of individuals with an intellectual disability in Virginia. Inductive thematic analysis was used to explore caretakers' lived experiences of transitional services provided within the classroom and barriers to employment for their individual with an intellectual disability. The findings indicate that caretakers of individuals with an intellectual disability need additional support, and students identified with an intellectual disability need more individualized transition plans to gain and maintain competitive employment successfully. To close the gap in employment outcomes for individuals with an intellectual disability and their non-disabled peers, further research is necessary to understand better the correlation between educational support, caretaker influence, and employment barriers for individuals with intellectual disabilities. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]