Participants for JET are referred from the Department of Human Services office. JET participants receive an intensive assessment, an Individual Service Strategy plan, counseling / coaching, professional development / job readiness training, basic skills enhancement and individualized job search services.

This program is funded by the Detroit Workforce Development Department.

Background

The Jobs, Education and Training Program (JET) was implemented in Michigan in May 2007 and was designed as an enhancement to previous welfare reform efforts. The JET Program is funded by the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth in compliance with federal TANF regulations. The SER Metro-Detroit JET Program is designed to provide participants with the services needed to find sustainable and meaningful employment and become self-sufficient. SER Metro-Detroit's unique menu of services provides our participants with the skills and the competitive advantage needed to find employment in this current economic climate and tough job market. Our services include job readiness, career planning, occupational skills development and supportive services. SER Metro-Detroit's JET Program addresses the participant’s needs through the delivery of wrap around services that leverage resources available through the program and community. This approach results in successful outcomes for the participant and the program.

Our Services

After being referred to the SER Metro-Detroit's JET by the Department of Human Services, participants attend a JET Orientation where they receive an overview of the program’s requirements and rules and regulations and are provided with information about the resources available through the SER Metro-Detroit's JET Program.

Participants then attend job readiness workshops that provide them with the communication, interpersonal skills, resume writing and interviewing skills needed to conduct a successful job search.

Participants meet with their individually assigned JET Career Coach who conducts a comprehensive assessment that determines the each participant’s individual participant’s employment needs. Participants work with their JET Career Coach to develop their participation calendar which incorporates their Individual Services Strategy. The services strategy outlines the steps and goals each participant needs to take to address and overcome barriers to employment and may include assistance with child care, assistance with housing, assistance with supportive services including transportation, or assistance with acquiring clothing needed to conduct a professional job search.

Participants can access training opportunities to increase their employability including GED preparation and training in demand occupations. Participants receive the counseling and support that helps them to manage personal situations that may affect their ability to participate. When ready, participants meet will meet with a Job Developer who will assist them to find employment.

SER Metro-Detroit's JET participants not only have the opportunity to access services available through the community but also, have the distinct advantage of being able to receive services that are available through SER Metro-Detroit's Center for Working Families. JET participants receive assistance accessing additional public benefits, assistance with tax preparation and foreclosure assistance. Participants attend financial literacy workshops and receive one/one counseling, assistance with budget preparation, credit building and credit repair. The assistance JET participants receive from the Center for Working Families is key to helping them overcome barriers. The services provide them with the extra resources that give them the stability and peace of mind that is needed to focus on securing employment.

The services offered through SER Metro-Detroit's JET Program are focused on not only finding the participant a job, but empower them by providing them with resources, support and knowledge that will help them to remain attached to the labor force, and reduce their chances of reapplying for public benefits. These outcomes not only improve the quality of life of the participant but for their families and community at large!

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