In Gila Bend, Arizona, a small town west of Phoenix, the partnership between Salt River Project (SRP) and Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates (JAG Arizona) demonstrates that when an employer invests in a school, it makes a lasting impact on the entire community. Through a...
By Austin Small, 2025–2026 National JAG Career Association President As we step into this new year together, I find myself energized, focused, and full of gratitude. The opportunity to serve as president for nearly 80,000 students across the nation through the JAG...
JAG Programs Align with Executive and National Push for Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Pathways A new Executive Order is refocusing federal workforce efforts on skilled trades, non-college pathways, and stronger transitions from school to work. These are areas...
This is no ordinary annual report. It’s a window into a world of transformation. JAG’s 2024 digital annual report charts a bold path forward — on track to reach 1 million youth by 2035. Some annual reports compile a few numbers, add a letter from the...
How one student is defying Gen Z stereotypes — with the help of a powerful program. Some Gen Z young people break the mold. Damien Gunter shatters it. He’s poised. Purposeful. Sharp in the ways that matter to employers — and humble enough to credit the program...
We are thrilled to spotlight a significant milestone achieved by our JAG New Jersey affiliate! They recently hosted their first Legislative Day, marking a crucial step in their engagement and advocacy efforts to advance career development and workplace readiness for...
