he highlights of the Senior Program include:

• Primary objectives - graduate from high school and be placed in an entry level job leading to a career and/or pursuing a postsecondary education.
• A 21-month intervention during the senior year of high school and 12 months of follow-up services.
• Specialists are employed on an 11-month or 12-month basis due to the year-round services.
• The JAG Specialist interviews all seniors that express interest in the program.
• Seniors are targeted for services based upon the number of barriers to graduation and/or transition from school to a career.
• The Program Roster is formed and approved by an in-school Advisory Committee.
• Participants receive credit toward graduation by enrolling in an accredited course.
• Classes are normally offered for one hour per day, five days per week, for 36 weeks.
• A student-led Career Association Chapter is organized.
• Participants complete 37 core competencies using JAG's National In-School Curriculum Modules.
• Non-graduates receive assistance in graduating from high school or completing requirements for a GED certificate before the close of the follow-up period.
• Graduates receive assistance in the follow-up period based upon their needs, including: employer marketing, job development and placement, employer and graduate follow-up contact, etc.
• The JAG Electronic National Data Management System (e-NDMS) is used to track the students served, services delivered, and outcomes achieved.
• Program outcome goals include: graduation (90%); positive outcomes (80%); employment (60%); full-time employment (60%); and full-time placement (80%).
• High level of accountability for participants on the Program Roster.