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​Why:
​Transitional students referred by Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
Job Exploration Training (JET)
Summer 2026
ESWA 1400 James I. Harrison Jr. Pkwy. E. Tuscaloosa, Al 35405
To prepare students with “real-world” job experience and opportunities
  • Students will be paid by Easterseals West Alabama.
  • Students’ work status will be “part-time” for a total of 25 hours for 4 weeks.
  • The work “week” will be Monday – Friday.
  • The work “day” will be 5 hours 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. (hours may vary per business).
  • Students will be covered by ESWA workman’s compensation and liability.

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What to expect:

The J.E.T. Program begins with two days of engaging workshops focused on classroom instruction in social skills. Following the workshops, students participate in four weeks of work-based learning, where they gain hands-on experience at local businesses. During this time, they receive hourly pay while developing both technical and interpersonal skills.

On the final Friday of the program, students will work until 11:15 a.m., then return to Easterseals West Alabama for a special graduation ceremony. Parents and employers are invited to attend as students celebrate their achievements and share their experiences from the program.