JET will...

• Reduce the number of people that cycle from welfare to employment and back to welfare.
• Increase the permanent labor force attachment and job retention of welfare clients.
• Reduce the number of families requiring financial support from the state welfare system.
• Increase the annual earnings of welfare clients and lead to self-sufficiency.
• Reduce the number of families on Medicaid by helping parents to qualify for jobs that provide health care coverage for dependents.
• Support the workforce and skill needs of Michigan businesses and employees by:
  • Changing the focus from the pre-employment support to post-employment retention support beyond the 180 days' retention.
  • Increase participation and completion of education and training leading to employment (including basic literacy, vocational, on-the-job and post-secondary education).
  • Achieve cost savings as a result of improved efficiencies and program outcomes.