National Thought Leader Event

JAG Annual Thought Leader Event 

JAG’s largest policy event, held in Washington, D.C., of the year is focused on solutions – both policy and programmatic – to support youth employment opportunities across the nation, with a specific focus on state and local efforts that can be brought to scale in a sustainable way.

Hosted by Governors, the event includes senior-level business, governmental, community, and foundation leaders who, with up to 100 invited experts from around the country who have special expertise in youth employment and economic opportunity. Recommendations are taken to Governors, Members of Congress, the Administration, Chief Executive Officers of major companies and trade associations, and leaders from foundations and corporations focused on the youth employment issue.