JUMPSTART PROGRAM

JumpStart partners with the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency and 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.

Referrals to educational resources and training are a vital service offered to JumpStart clients. During the assessment phase, the career counselor determines the clients’ need for education or training to prepare them for job placement and for a lifetime of career opportunities. The education and training assessment may include:

• Discovering career options.
• Completing skills assessment tools to match the client's interests.
• Identifying transferrable skills to allow transition to a new field of work.
• Conducting a Labor Market Survey to investigate salaries and education requirements.

Through JumpStart’s Apprenticeship Program, clients have the opportunity to receive hands-on experience in a variety of skilled and non-skilled work settings by connecting with community resources and strategic partnership organizations that provide free training. This program is intended to reinforce the competitive strength of client's resumes and work skills by making them more marketable through short-term training placements, and improving their overall opportunity to receive permanent employment.

JumpStart's apprentices may be employed by the organization or may be engaged as an independent contractor. Apprenticeships are based on the need for:

• On-the-job training.
• Acquiring a new skill set.
• Work experience.
• Building confidence and a smooth transition back to work.
• Updating resume with current work history.

Please Note: Training and apprenticeship opportunities are outsourced through our Strategic Partnerships and community resources. JumpStart does not offer training at the Georgia Transplant Foundation facility.

The JumpStart Program holds workshops that are uniquely tailored for the organ transplant recipients entering or reentering the workforce for today’s job market. These workshops are very informative and interactive, and you go away with preparations plus connections to have a successful job search. Additionally, they feature a hands-on computer training class for instruction on How to Find Jobs Online.

During the pandemic and for 2021, JumpStart and expert guests will host virtual workshops to brush up on your job interview skills and job search. These workshops will take place on April 8, July 15, and October 14. To register, please email jumpstart@gatransplant.org.