PROGRAMS
The Junior Entrepreneurial Club Training, Inc, (JEC) is a 501(c)3 community-based organization. Since 1999 our mission has been to offer practical work experience, career exploration, college preparation, financial literacy, occupational skills, work readiness skills and general assistance to at-risk, economically disadvantaged Youth. JEC is preparing Youth to succeed in a knowledge-based economy and placing them on the path to self-sufficiency.
Our training programs assist Youth in developing and achieving personal, academic and career goals. Although each participant outlines their own personal goals, the overall goal for the Program is to prepare Youth for college and/or career readiness.
Next Step Program
The JEC Next Step Program prepares youth to succeed in a knowledge-based economy by equipping them with the skills, confidence, and resources needed to achieve self-sufficiency. By guiding students and their families in the college exploration, application, and financial aid processes, we are eliminating the barriers to them achieving their post high school academic and career goals. This preparation increases college and career readiness for our youth, improves academic preparedness, and increases awareness of post-secondary education and career opportunities and expectations.
Entrepreneurial and Business Development Training Program
The Entrepreneurial and Business Development Training Program brings structured training and practice in teaching business skills through our certified curriculum. Youth often dream of becoming business owners, however they lack the knowledge and experience to attain those goal. In this Program, participants learn the specifics of business planning, management and operations. Through fun, thought provoking exercises, students are introduced to business terms, explore potential business opportunities and begin to develop their own business plan.
Let’s Get Ready for Work Program
The JEC Let’s Get Ready for Work Program assists participants with developing professional skills. Most Youth are not prepared to apply or interview for jobs. Youth who manage to secure a job are largely unprepared to maintain employment. By preparing Youth to search for jobs, complete job applications, interview and to have a good “work” attitude and ethics, they gain knowledge that will prepare them to enter the workforce and remain employed.
These exercises enable Youth to understand how they are perceived and what changes they need to make to successfully compete in the workforce.