Summer Youth participants were either placed in work experience positions or were assigned to academic remediation and enrichment. Work experience participants received an orientation on how to succeed in the workplace. They also improved academic and employability skills while holding a health fair at Nova Southeastern University. Aviation One PLUS cadets improved their basic reading and math skills through the context of the aviation industry. Each participant was provided with the opportunity to pilot a single-engine aircraft at least twice during the course of the summer as an incentive to learn.
Participants also receive adult mentoring and follow-up during the school year.
Training in job seeking and retention skills was provided to over 300 youngsters who were securing their own summer jobs . Success Skills program offered workshops on job seeking and retention skills. Participants had access to a job center that was equipped with phones, faxes, computers, and numerous job leads. JA staff and volunteers from the business community helped youngsters fill out applications, prepare resumes, refine their job search, and make contact with employers. Youngsters attended a job fair where numerous private sector employers accepted applications and conducted interviews.