I discovered JAG, and suddenly the world felt bigger. Growing up as a young adult in a small town, I often felt limited, like there weren’t many paths to explore or opportunities waiting for me. Everything felt small: the community, the options, the expectations. But...
Recently, I had the privilege of representing Jobs for America’s Graduates at the FullScale Symposium in New Orleans, a gathering that brought together some of the most committed, inventive, and future-focused minds in education. It was one of those rare events where...
X’Zaeviun Sims proudly serves as the 2025-26 National President-Elect of the JAG Career Association. A native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, X’Zaeviun is a freshman at Grambling State University, where he is studying Secondary Education and Teaching. In his role on the...
Remember summer camp? I can still hear my mom scolding me for bringing home a week’s worth of clean underwear and a barely squeezed tube of toothpaste. Hey, I was a 10-year-old boy. That’s how I rolled. We recently held our specialist state training at Fall Creek...
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...
