Career Counseling
The goals of the J-CAP Vocational/Educational Department are simple: the staff is here to help enhance the academic grade levels of clients who did not complete high school or obtain a General Equivalency Diploma and to assist them in obtaining the skills and training necessary to secure full time employment. Within 10 days of entering J-CAP’s Residential Drug Treatment Program or the New Beginnings Teen Parenting Program, the client meets with a Vocational/Educational Department counselor. At this meeting, the counselor gathers information from the client about his/her educational background, employment history, interests, strengths and weaknesses. Shortly after evaluating the information provided, the counselor then develops a comprehensive, individualized Vocational Treatment Plan. This plan contains realistic goals for the client to work towards, spells out what is expected, and gives an estimated time frame for achievement.
J-CAP has access to General Equivalency Diploma instruction by New York City Board of Education teachers and regularly schedules seminars with local vocational training schools. The Vocational/Educational Department staff also instructs clients how to write a resume, what points to cover when writing a job application letter, interviewing skills, plus how to dress for success.
J-CAP partners with the New York State Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID). VESID, an office of the New York State Education Department, provides the opportunity for physically, developmentally or emotionally disabled New Yorkers to become independent through employment.
J-CAP has access to General Equivalency Diploma instruction by New York City Board of Education teachers and regularly schedules seminars with local vocational training schools. The Vocational/Educational Department staff also instructs clients how to write a resume, what points to cover when writing a job application letter, interviewing skills, plus how to dress for success.
J-CAP partners with the New York State Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID). VESID, an office of the New York State Education Department, provides the opportunity for physically, developmentally or emotionally disabled New Yorkers to become independent through employment.
