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Summer Earn and Learn

Summer Earn & Learn

Summer Earn & Learn (SEAL) provides students with disabilities (ages 14-22) with work readiness training and paid, hands-on work experience for five weeks or more. Students gain industry knowledge, develop job skills, and prepare for future education or employment—with some even securing full-time jobs after the program.

SEAL is a partnership between the Texas Workforce Commission, WSRCA, and Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services.

For Students

Gain paid work experience, build job skills, and explore career opportunities through the SEAL program!

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Age: 14-22 years old
  • Disability: Must have a disability and be eligible for or receiving special education or related services.
  • Education: Must be enrolled in one of the following:
    • Secondary education (high school)
    • Alternative or nontraditional education (e.g., homeschooling)
    • Postsecondary education (college, trade school, etc.)

  • Work readiness training
  • Paid, hands-on work experience for 5+ weeks
  • Opportunities to learn about different industries
  • Develop job skills for future employment or education
  • Some students may be offered full-time jobs based on their performance and job openings

Call 512-936-6400 to contact Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services and be connected to an intake specialist who will assist you with the SEAL/VR program application.

For Employers

The SEAL program helps businesses meet workforce demands by providing a risk-free opportunity to engage young workers with disabilities.

  • Temporary Summer Employees (5-7 weeks)
  • Wages & Workers’ Compensation Insurance – Covered by us!
  • Reasonable Accommodations Provided
  • Work Readiness Training for Students
  • Ongoing Support & Site Visits

Join us in making a difference while strengthening your workforce!

Contact Josue Rodriguez, Special Projects Manager to get started!

Office: (512) 392-1291 ext. 13001
Mobile: (512) 431-6421
Email: SEAL@ruralcapital.net

Testimonials

Testimonials from past Summer Earn & Learn (SEAL) participants highlight the program’s impact on their career readiness, hands-on experience, and connections with local employers. Students share how they gained valuable skills, built confidence in professional settings, and, in some cases, transitioned into full-time employment.

DANE SEAL

Dane Cunningham

Hear from Dane Cunningham as he talks about his SEAL experience.

Ivan SEAL

Ivan Hernandez

Hear more about the SEAL program directly from a past participant, Ivan Hernandez.

Ring that bell

Celebrating Success

This video captures a special moment from the Summer Earn & Learn (SEAL) program, featuring a participant ringing the bell to celebrate their successful job placement.

Summer Earn And Learn

Contact Us Today!

Josue Rodriguez, Special Programs Manager
Office: (512) 392-1291 ext. 13001
Mobile: (512) 431-6421
Email: SEAL@ruralcapital.net