Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) is a state-based national non-profit organization dedicated to supporting young people of great promise. JAG is delivering the best results in its 40-year history, while serving youth who face significant challenges, to help them reach economic and academic success.
The JAG Advantage is based on a promise: JAG will give students an advantage that will set them apart from all other youth in today’s emerging workforce through student-centered programs that help young people achieve their fullest potential.
Pathways & Experiences
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JAG's 25 Participant Learning Goals
- Maintain a personal calendar
- Maintain good class attendance
- Learn how to implement project - based learning
- Participate in team building exercises
- Participate in and work productively in collaborative groups
- Make class presentations and speeches
- Professional greetings (GNAP - "Greeting.Name.Affiliation.Purpose")
- Conduct career inventories
- Research jobs and guest speakers
- Know how to greet and converse with others
- Complete a resume
- Conduct business meetings
- Arrive to class on time and prepared for the lesson
- Prepare a presentation
- Apply for college
- Complete college scholarship applications
- Develop a plan for an event
- Develop a plan for a community service or service learning activity
- Create a meeting agenda
- Participate in a professional meeting
- Record meeting notes
- Learn effective methods of group discussion and debate
- Know to create a personal budget
- Utilize technology and digital media to acquire career opportunities
- Master key concepts of financial literacy
Course Sequence
9th and 10th Grades
Students in their first and second years at Central High School focus on their high school academic studies before earning acceptance to the JAG program.
11th Grade - Year 1
JAG
In their first year taking JAG, students participate in the first two tiers of JAG's Employer Engagement learning model.
Tier 1 - Exploration:
- JAG participant is exploring jobs and industries.
Tier 2 - Exposure:
- JAG participant is learning deeper, more specific information about a job or industry they have interest in.
12th Grade: Year 2
JAG
In their second year taking JAG, students continue their participation in the second tier and then participate in the third tier of JAG's Employer Engagement learning model.
Tier 2 - Exposure:
- JAG participant is learning deeper, more specific information about a job or industry they have interest in.
- Business tours, job shadowing, training, etc.
Tier 3 - Experience:
- JAG participant is gaining personalized, hands-on experiences within a job or industry.
Post-Graduation: Year 3
JAG Follow-up:
JAG participant secures one or more of the following within their desired career pathway that actualizes their Individual Development Plan and sets them up for long-term success. Our JAG specialist contacts our recent graduates monthly to provide support and mentorship with achieving:
- Certification
- Credential
- Continuing Education
- Employment in Career Pathway
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| Opportunities for College Credit, Credentials, & Certifications: | Membership in the JAG National Career Association; Job-related certification, based on Individual Development Plan; Opportunity to participate in the New Jersey's Afterschool & Out-of-School Time Professional Network Career Pathways Program; Support toward college graduation; Microsoft Suite; Google Training/Certification; Customer Service, Canva Certification, E-Commerce Certification |
| Potential Job Opportunities: | The competencies attained in the JAG program prepare students for potential success in their chosen field, with a special emphasis on high-demand industries. |
| Work Based Learning: | Guest Speakers, Professional panels, Job Shadowing, Visits to colleges and industry locations, Volunteer Opportunities, Mentoring, Internships, Mock Interviews, Paid internships, Resume development |
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