JAGCA National Officers Launch Plan of Work and Alumni Network Initiative
On August 25, nearly 50 JAG student leaders and alumni from across the country joined the first JAG Career Association (JAGCA) officer-led webinar of the year, where the 2025–26 National Officers shared their Program of Work and plans for the JAG Alumni Network.
As part of their Program of Work, the officers presented a yearlong roadmap centered on four key areas: alumni engagement, technology and membership systems, marketing and communications, and fund development. Each officer will take the lead on one area, ensuring the plan remains collaborative and alumni-driven.
“Membership and technology integration is about making sure alumni and students can stay connected through platforms that work,” Sims said. “We want to make JAG better and continue to tell that JAG story.”
The Program of Work ties directly to JAGCA’s national goals of leadership development, career preparation, civic awareness, social awareness and service learning. The officers emphasized that the initiatives are not just projects, but long-term investments in building a stronger network of leaders.
One of the priorities this year is the development of the JAG Alumni Network. Through the Alumni Integration track, led by Small, the officers aim to ensure graduates remain connected to JAG well beyond high school.
“We know how passionate students are about this alumni network,” Williams said. “Our job this year is to create a structure that future leaders can build from.” By developing this network, the officers believe JAG can provide ongoing opportunities for service, career growth, and leadership long after graduation.
The officers also announced a schedule of ongoing initiatives for students throughout the year. Monthly officer-led webinars will provide space for peer learning and updates, while “Motivational Mondays”, a new series led by Grubb, will offer weekly encouragement to the JAG community.
The National Service Project, focused on supporting unhoused individuals, remains a focus of the JAGCA mission. “We want to continue to elevate and make it known that this issue doesn’t stop in April,” Sims said. “It’s a prevalent issue across our network.”
The officers also shared a timeline of major events. September will feature the first officer webinar, followed by October programming that includes voter awareness campaigns. In November, the team will host another officer webinar while preparing for the National Student Leadership Academy (NSLA) in December.
January features JAGCA Week, a week of themed events ranging from leadership and mindfulness to career development and service. Spring will bring additional officer webinars, resume and cover letter workshops, and continued promotion of the service project. The year will culminate in April at the National Career Development Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Closing the webinar, Small thanked attendees for their commitment. “Thank you so much for your dedication and your commitment to the JAG organization,” he said. “We cannot do this work without you. This is your time to step up, make sure that your voice is heard and for you to get involved.”