Empower Your Students with Work Readiness and Paid Internship Opportunities!

ENABLE/Wildcat Services, Inc. provides Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for students aged 14 to 21.

We are eager to collaborate with your school to offer a dynamic program for eligible students! This includes comprehensive work readiness training and a paid internship opportunity. The ENABLE Paid Youth Internship Program, funded by the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) comprises:

  • 3 weeks of pre-internship work readiness training

  • A paid internship lasting between 75 – 150 hours

  • 3 weeks of post-internship work readiness

Student Eligibility Criteria

  • Aged 14-21

  • Requires minimal job coaching

  • Registered with DVRS Pre-ETS

  • Suitable for travel training (Uber or bus)

  • Has a valid ID (NJ or School) and a social security number

Program Timeline

  • Initial three weeks of work readiness training at the school, during or after school hours

  • Paid internship for 75-150 hours, related to the student’s career interests

  • Final three weeks of job exploration and career planning at the school

Incentives and Stipends

  • $100 weekly incentive during pre and post-internship work readiness ($600 total)

  • Paid internship at $18/hour

  • Clothing allowance for professional attire.

  • Backpack with school supplies

  • Reimbursed travel expenses (Uber, bus passes, or mileage)