Program Type
Leadership skills & college/career prep programs
Work-based learning programs
Ages Served:
12-18 Years
19-25 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: Jobs for America’s Graduates is a state-based national nonprofit
organization dedicated to reaching out to young people at risk of dropping out and assisting in
overcoming serious barriers such as poverty, basic skills deficiency, living in foster care, and
many others. JAG’s mission is to keep young people in school through graduation and provide
work-based learning experiences that will lead to career advancement opportunities or to enroll
in a post-secondary institution leading to a rewarding career. EmployIndy currently operates 19
JAG programs in 14 Marion County high schools. JAG serves junior and senior high school
students facing barriers to graduation and career success. The JAG program is a high school
class that teaches career readiness skills such as resume building, career exploration, and self-
empowerment. JAG students also receive adult mentoring and barrier-busting support.
Success Metrics: 98% Graduation Rate; 61% Employment rate; 87% full time placement rate;
84% positive outcome rate; 72% full-time jobs rate
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
1,013
Black or African Americans Annually Served
51%
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
13%
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: Marion
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: N/A
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: $1,854,774
Initial Start-Up Cost: $105,019
Contact Information
Organization Name: EmployIndy
Website: https://employindy.org/
Respondents Name: Robin Kildall
Email: rkildall@employindy.org