Job Exploration Training (J.E.T.) – Summer 2026Building Real-World Skills for Future Success
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The Job Exploration Training (J.E.T.) Program is a structured summer work experience designed to prepare transitional students for the workforce through hands-on learning, skill development, and meaningful employment opportunities.
This program is offered in partnership with the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services and provides students with paid, real-world job experience in a supportive and supervised environment.

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Program Overview
The J.E.T. program equips students with the tools they need to successfully transition from school to employment by focusing on:

• Workplace readiness skills
• Professional communication
• Time management and responsibility
• Exposure to real job environments
• Confidence building through hands-on experience

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.