JumpStart Program

Since health care benefits are an important factor in post-transplant health, the Georgia Transplant Foundation (GTF) makes it a priority to support clients in finding permanent positions with medical insurance benefits. In an effort to achieve that goal, GTF is pleased to offer JumpStart.

JumpStart helps organ transplant candidates, recipients, and their families accomplish career goals through its accredited employment services, strategic partnerships and educational resources.

JumpStart Services

Services available through JumpStart include referrals to career development services; one-on-one coaching; educational resources and training; and financial evaluation. JumpStart also offers assistance in identifying career options, job readiness for the interview workshops, and defining job search techniques. Other informational resources are also available.

While JumpStart is not a placement service, it does provide clients with the tools necessary to prepare them for employment.  All services are customized for the organ transplant community and are tailored to meet the specific needs and career level of each client.

Strategic Partnerships

JumpStart partners with the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency and works with community resources that provide information about health insurance, Social Security benefits, government assistance and legal needs.  The program also offers clients referrals to short-term educational and training resources in areas like computer skills, customer service and income tax preparation.

Apprenticeship Program

JumpStart offers an Apprenticeship Program, a 16-week part-time apprenticeship that provides clients with new skills training in their chosen fields. The Apprenticeship Program reinforces the competitive strength of clients’ résumés while improving their opportunities for finding permanent employment.

Eligibility Guidelines

JumpStart’s services are available to organ transplant candidates listed with the United Network for Organ Sharing, transplant recipients, and their spouses and dependents. Clients must be Georgia residents and at least 16 years of age.

Enrolling in JumpStart

To enroll in the JumpStart Program or obtain additional information, please contact JumpStart at 678.514.1183 or toll free at 1.866.428.9411, or by email at jumpstart@gatransplant.org.

Community Partner Evaluation Form

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