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Empowering JAG New Jersey’s Students Through Networking
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...
Workforce Skills JAG Impact
California's Rising Stars Shine Bright: JAG Affiliate Event a Resounding Success Indianapolis, IN – Here at Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG), we're incredibly proud of the work our affiliates do across the nation, and the recent California Career Development...
JAG unlocks classroom for Professor
WILMINGTON, Del. — The old neighborhood on East Lake Street in Middletown has always been Darren Blackston’s classroom. “My nickname in my community is Professor,” said Blackston, who would later live with an aunt and uncle on Middletown’s New Street. “I always...
Finding Direction: How JAG Helps Students Navigate the Path to Success
High school. It's a whirlwind of classes, social pressures, and the ever-looming question: "What's next?" For many students, the pressure can feel overwhelming. Perhaps they've bounced around schools, maybe home life is a struggle, or maybe they just don't see a...
JAG Student Featured in New York Times!
At Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) we were thrilled to see one of our own, Angelo Cortina from JAG Arizona, featured in a recent New York Times article titled "Beyond the Degree: High-Paying Jobs You Can Get with a High School Diploma." Angelo's story is a...
JAG Receives $3.3 Million to Expand Youth Workforce Programs
Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a $3.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Workforce Pathways for Youth program. This funding will enable JAG to expand its workforce development programs for young...
A Catalyst for Leadership in JAG Nation
The I&I Ceremony: A Catalyst for Leadership in JAG Nation Every year, thousands of young people across the nation gather for the Initiation and Installation Ceremony (I&I), an event that marks a significant milestone in their journey through the Jobs for...
JAG Students Build Hope for Family in Need
Habitat for Humanity Northwest and JAG students smooth the way for a family home WILLIAM NORTHCUTT Staff Reporter At the corner of Bell Avenue and Phillips Street in Dyersburg on Friday morning, August 30, members of Habitat for Humanity Northwest and students from...
JAG SD Celebrates 15 Years of Success
SD Jobs for America’s Graduates celebrates 15th anniversary By Dakota News Now staff Published: Jul. 23, 2024 at 7:59 AM EDT SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - South Dakota Jobs for America’s Graduates celebrated its 15th Anniversary on Monday at Cherapa Place...
10 Years of JAG Nevada’s Success
Celebrating a 10-year milestone for Jobs for Nevada’s Graduates, a life-changer for 20,0000 students and counting. As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Jobs for Nevada’s Graduates (JAG Nevada), we reflect on the incredible journey and impact the organization has...
Insights
OPEN TO WORK
OPEN TO WORK JAG students contrasting employment trends among Gen Z hires ALEXANDRIA, Vir. — Recent college graduates communicate poorly, by and large. They’re entitled. Their work ethic is lacking. All of that shows up in an Aug. 2024 Intelligent.com survey of 966...
Reflecting on Their Leadership Journey
JAG National Officers Reflect on Their Leadership Journey as They Prepare to Pass the Torch As the 2025 National Career Development Conference (NCDC) approaches, the Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) National Career Association (JAGCA) Officers reflect on a...
Korda Ware’s Journey from Isolation to Empowerment
Korda Ware’s story is a testament to the life-changing impact of Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG). A former vice president of Program #3 at Legacy High School in North Las Vegas, Korda’s journey with JAG began when she was a sophomore, a time when the challenges...
Would-be advocate discovers JAG
DES MOINES, Iowa — A budding thought leader already with a lot to say about youth incarceration both summarizes and solves the problem with a soundness belying the 19-year-old’s mere days into just his second semester at the University of Iowa. “There’s clearly a...
Celebrating Success: Kayleigh Wells’ Journey with JAG
January 21, 2025 Celebrating Success: Kayleigh Wells' Journey with JAG At the core of every JAG program are success stories that inspire and uplift, like Kayleigh Wells' journey with Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) in Austin, Indiana. "I joined JAG as a...
Why Your Year-End Donation Matters
Why Your Year-End Donation to Jobs for America’s Graduates Matters As the CEO of Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG), I am often inspired by the incredible potential and resilience of the young people we serve. Every day, I witness firsthand the transformative...
Inspiring tomorrow’s leaders: National Student Leaders Convene for NSLA
Inspiring tomorrow's leaders: National Student Leaders Convene for NSLA. The Jobs for America's Graduates Career Association (JAGCA) will host its National Student Leadership Academy (NSLA) from December 5-7, 2024, in Washington, D.C. With the theme “Elevate &...
Leveling up the “J” in JAG with LinkedIn Premium
Leveling up the “J” in Jobs for America's Graduates with LinkedIn Premium At Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG), we're dedicated to empowering young people to thrive in school and life. We equip them with the skills and support they need to graduate, secure great...
Impact of JAG Across the U.S.
Empowering Youth Nationwide: The Impact of Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) is making a profound impact on the lives of young people across the United States. Through dedicated support and mentorship, JAG helps thousands of...
Boys Falling Behind Girls: A Growing Crisis
The academic landscape has shifted significantly in recent years, and one of the most troubling developments is the widening achievement gap between boys and girls. This disparity, particularly pronounced among boys of color, is a complex issue with profound...