E-JAM uses its resources to help Jamaican youth through its Employ-A-Teen, summer employment program. The program places high-achieving, goal-oriented teenagers in eight-weeks, full or part-time jobs in businesses Island wide.

Are You A Teenager?

Do you need Money?

Work Experience?

Part Time Job - Internship - Apprenticeship - Volunteer - might be your solution.

Preparation and Attitude is Key to Landing a Job

No one will "give" you a job just because you're a teen who wants one.  You have to "earn" a job.  You'll need to prove to the company in advance, that you can do what is required of the job.

Some companies feel that teens are not prepared for work, that they are unreliable, have bad attitudes and don't care about the company just the paycheck. They say that older workers already know and do show up to work on time and as scheduled, whereas, teens won't.

Teens seeking jobs will have to overcome this negative perception.  You can do this by preparing and demonstrating that you are willing to work.  Here's how:

1. Learn and master basic English and math skills in school.

2. Learn how to follow directions.

3. Learn how to give each task you are assigned your very best.

4. Learn how to complete assignments on time every time.

5. Learn how to interact with others in a respectful manner.

6. Learn how to dress appropriately for work.

7. Learn how to complete job applications neatly and completely.

8. Learn how to communicate and demonstrate your mastery of the above to a potential employer during the interview.  (Show them that you have a positive attitude, a willingness to work and learn, and that you can follow directions).

Are You An Employer?

Make a Difference in a Teen's Life


Most of the young people who participate in the Employ-A-Teen program have never been exposed to the business world and are looking for ways to gain experience, expand their horizons and be self reliant. The Employ-A-Teen program offers them a unique opportunity to gain work experience and explore career options.

If your company is looking for a way to give back to the community, consider becoming an Employ-A-Teen host company. Any size business may participate, it costs little money and time, but offers an excellent opportunity to invest in a teen's future.

E-JAM will identify students (ages 14-19) who are high achievers, active in school activities and college-bound, to participate in the Employ-A-Teen program. We meet with each teen to determine his/her interests and career aspirations, we then match the teen's goals with a host company's position.

We are asking h ost companies to consider employing a teenager for an eight-week period (June - August) in a full, or part-time. The teens should be assigned to a position that is rewarding and will allow them to learn the industry.

Host companies should be committed to teaching and reinforcing business etiquette and to helping the teens develop professional skills.

Invest in a Teen's future and become a Host Company

To sign up to become a host company this summer, or ask questions about the program, please contact 876 974-4596, or jobs@employmentjamaica