Article published on PND by Candid Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) was founded forty years ago to address the inequities experienced by too many young adults in America. Over those four decades, JAG participants have shown that a well-executed model can help those historically held back by discrimination, poverty, and other barriers achieve equal or greater … Read more
JAG is Headrush’s Largest and First National Partner, Rolling out Innovative, Interactive Platform to 40-State Network Washington D.C., USA – Thursday, March 11, 2021 Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG), a school-to-career program that supports young people of great promise, has partnered with Headrush, a company that produces innovative educational software, to support students and teachers amid … Read more
Hey JAG Seniors! Congratulations on all you have accomplished as you prepare to graduate! Do you plan to further your education in the fall? Would you like to have $2,000 for college expenses? If the answer is “yes,” apply now for the Kenneth M. Smith Scholarship! The Kenneth M. Smith Scholarship Fund and the Smith … Read more
Details regarding the application will be released on February 15th, 2021.
For 40 Years, JAG Has Helped Vulnerable Youth Achieve Positive Outcomes, Overcome Academic, Economic, & Emotional Challenges Washington, DC – December 17, 2020 – Guild Education, a certified B-Corp on a mission to unlock economic opportunity for America’s workforce through education and upskilling, has announced that it will support Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) through … Read more
By Andre LaFontant featured on Color Magazine For over 40 years, JAG’s 1.4 million students have achieved an average graduation rate of over 90%. This includes a graduation rate of 96% for the class of 2020, despite the various disruptions and hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone involved understands the positive results of JAG … Read more
JAG Helps Youth Overcome Academic, Financial & Emotional Challenges, in Year of Unprecedented Disruption Washington D.C., USA – WEBWIRE – Tuesday, December 8, 2020 AT&T has provided a generous $1 million contribution to Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG). In the last four decades, JAG has helped over 1.4M vulnerable youth and young adults overcome significant economic, emotional, social, … Read more
An expanded partnership with JAG, Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation funded virtual education and job training for at-risk youth and young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Author: Evelyn Mitchell The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of life in 2020. While the challenges of the global health pandemic are universal, people in underserved … Read more
ON #GIVINGTUESDAY JOBS FOR AMERICA’S GRADUATES (JAG) CELEBRATES A 96% GRADUATION RATE AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC Bipartisan, National Non-Profit Organization Gives Thanks for Continued Support To Ensure Most Vulnerable Youth Receive Critical Services During Unprecedented Year Washington D.C., Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 – This #GivingTuesday, Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) proudly announces that despite continued social … Read more
JAG Indiana Supports 6,000 Vulnerable Students Across the State, Helping them Stay in School, Pursue Secondary Education, & Secure Meaningful Jobs Indianapolis, IN, October 19, 2020 – Jobs for Indiana’s Graduates (JAG Indiana), serving Indiana’s youth who face significant academic, environmental, and economic challenges, has achieved the prestigious national 5 of 5 … Read more