Some barriers to success are observable, others are hidden. JAG-SD seeks to connect with students who have barriers to success and empower them to graduate from high school and move confidently toward the realization of their dreams.

JAG-SD is a program supervised by the South Dakota Department of Education and is proven to help students persist through graduation. Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) is a state-based national non-profit organization dedicated to supporting young people of great promise. In its 40-year history, the JAG Advantage has proven to deliver results.