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The JET Corps program has prospered because of the unconventional
partnership it has forged with concerned citizens, members of
the business community, city officials and educators. The program
is comprised of four phases throughout the year.
Phase 1
Interested students must complete a JET Corps application. The applications
are normally available in the guidance counselor's office during the month
of April. After the selection process, students and their parents are required
to attend an orientation.
Phase 2
After the orientation, the students and staff must attend an overnight retreat
leadership conference. The conference's main objective is to give each student
an overview and expectation of the entire program. During this conference
each student receives training, a pre-test and a manual outlining the rules
and regulations of the program.
Phase 3
Following the overnight retreat, each student begins the eight-week intense
training on the campus of Hampton University. The program concentrates in
three areas: Jobs - Each student receives valuable paid on-the-job
training, interviewing and life skills. Education - Each student will
attend classes throughout the week in math, health and communication. These
classes concentrate on preparation for the real world, SAT's/SOL's, etc. Training -
This area provides ROTC training, leadership and discipline. In addition,
the student attends field trips, workshops and seminars.
Phase 4
Upon the completion of the summer eight-week program, students must uphold
the standards of the JET Corps. They must improve in the classroom and overall
attendance. Each month the students return to the campus for follow-up academic
seminars and parent/student workshops. At the end of the school year, students
(30%) are selected from the previous year to serve as peer leaders.
"Jet Corps, Hampton's reincarnation of the old CCC camp,
that filled the days and pockets of thousands of otherwise
idle youth gives the youngsters a taste of college life and
instills in them a sense of pride, discipline, and a honest
day's work."
William Raspberry, Columnist
Washington Post
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