JET believes every young person, no matter their background, should leave school armed with the confidence, self belief and motivation to transition into meaningful employment.
"Many of our students face significant life challenges or lack positive role models. We know that with the right support, and by building teamwork, leadership and communication skills and raising aspirations, the sky is their limit".
Blue Skies is JET’s flagship youth engagement programme, first piloted with ten young people in Lincoln in 2012 in partnership with Priory Witham Academy.
Blue Skies is a three year STEM-inspired syllabus which provides young people who face barriers to learning, with long-term support and access to inspirational teams and individuals to boost confidence, academic engagement, aspiration and work-readiness.
Inspirational Outreach (IO) provides bespoke impact days or a short series of sessions to young people aged 7+ according to the needs identified by their school. Industry mentors and volunteers deliver our IO sessions alongside our own Youth Liaison Officers.
JET reaches thousands of young people across the UK each year through our inspirational visits, talks, lessons and trips. Our mentors and volunteers are dedicated individuals who share our passion for inspiring young people and who often work in industries linked to STEM and aviation. Some of our volunteers have overcome adversity in their own lives and can act as inspiring role models to young people who are facing challenges and doubts of their own.
Through JET’s Inspirational Outreach programme, we have connected young people to many high-profile and motivational individuals and places including the Red Arrows, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, injured service personnel and veterans, businesses leaders, and organisations connected to the worlds of aviation and STEM.
