JOBS FOR AMERICA’S GRADUATES (JAG)

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.