These services help you find, get and keep a job in the community. We will give you the help you need before you're hired and on-the-job. We will help the employer understand your special needs. We will also help you understand what the employer expects of you and how to meet their needs. If the job changes we'll come back.

The best way to decide if you like something or not is to try it. Job exploration provides brief volunteer trials, with job coach support. It also helps us get to know each other better so we can work together to find you the right job.

Experienced staff help you find the right job based on your likes and dislikes. We can work with employers to carve out an exact fit.

Some people need training or help on-the-job for a long time. Learning the job is hard for some and getting along with others at work is hard for others. Our coaches can help you with whatever you need. They fade out gradually, letting you take over when you can.

People who only need help in finding and beginning a job are served by job placement. We can help you decide what job to go after and how to present yourself as well as some coaching to get started.

FOLLOW ALONG

People who have been placed in community positions often require long-term occasional assistance to maintain their job or deal with work related problems that might arise.  Follow along services provide this assistance.

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT CLASSES

Classes taught by our job coaches regarding social interaction appropriate for the workplace can be provided before, during or after any other community employment service.  for more information please contact the  Vocational Services Director at (906) 635-5681 ramsey@lighthouse.net

ORGANIZATIONAL EMPLOYMENT

NTI also provides work and training for people who are not ready for community employment. We help people learn work skills and healthy work habits in services that we operate. Jobs available include but are not limited to sorting, packaging, document microfilming, recycling, vending and janitorial work.   For more information please call the Vocational Services Director at (906) 635-5681 or e-mail her at ramsey@lighthouse.net .

If you are receiving Social Security cash benefits because of your disability but would like to go back to work, we may be able to help you do that through the Ticket-to-Work program. The Social Security Administration will pay for your services if you qualify. For more information please call the Rehabilitation Director at (906) 635-5681 or e-mail him at karlmonroe@sault.com

Vocational evaluation looks at your interests and skills as they can be used at work. You will spend anywhere from three half-days to two weeks in discussion and testing. The evaluator will write a report and explain it to you and to anyone else you want. This information can make finding and getting a job much easier.

Our Transition Coordinator travels to all EUP area junior and senior high schools meeting with students receiving special education help in school. He makes the move from school to work easier by getting to know the student in school and helping them find the right school or job match based on their individual interests and skills.

 JET --  (Jobs Education & Training)

Northern Transitions Inc.  manages the  JET program in Chippewa, Luce and Mackinac counties. The program helps people who are receiving temporary federal aid to find and begin work.  For more information please call: (906) 635-1752 and ask for Tawnya or Dana.