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Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG)

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Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG)

JAG is empowering our nation’s young people with the skills and support to succeed in education, employment, and life.

JAG's vision is that every young person is prepared for future success. It is organized to support State Affiliates in the high-impact delivery of the JAG Model across middle school, high school, and out-of-school and collegiate young adult populations. JAG is proud to have served over 1.5 million young people since 1980.

02/03/2026

We are excited to announce a very special guest joining us for NCDC in Salt Lake City: Emmy-nominated recording artist, songwriter, and performer Alexander Star!

Alexander Star is an independent songwriter from South Florida whose music has appeared everywhere from Super Bowl campaigns and the United Nations to international primetime TV themes and artist features.

A voting member of the Recording Academy, he actively utilizes his role as a musician to fuel social impact. For 10+ years, he's helped hundreds of teens in foster care write & record original music about their life experiences via his proprietary 'Inner Glow' songwriting sessions.

Stay tuned for more exciting details about Alexander's impact on our JAG students at NCDC! 👀

02/02/2026

This Black History Month, we are honoring the teachers who have inspired (and continue to inspire) generations with their wisdom, courage, and pursuit of equality for all. Today, let's allow the words of Booker T. Washington to challenge us: how can you "pull up" others? Tell us in the comments and let's inspire each other!

01/27/2026

We talk a lot about how JAG prepares students for careers through skills, but what truly sets the JAG model apart is our emphasis on emotional resilience.

We know if students don't feel safe, they don't learn. Across the nation, our students face an average of 10+ barriers to success, from poverty to past trauma. Grounded in trauma-informed practices, our socio-emotional approach addresses students’ needs through individualized support that fosters resilience, confidence, and a sense of belonging.

And it works. Our data consistently shows that JAG students graduate and achieve positive post-secondary outcomes far above the national average. JAG is helping students not just set themselves up for success in the years to come - they are changing the dynamics of their families and communities.

This is powerful, important work. But don't take our word for it - hear it directly from our students!

If you want to learn more about how to get involved in this life-changing work, visit us at www.jag.org or reach out to [email protected].

01/26/2026

Position your brand at the center of workforce solutions!

The talent crisis isn’t theoretical. EDGE is where 800+ expected national leaders collaborate on real workforce solutions for today and the next economy. Showcase your brand through high-visibility sponsorship opportunities.

Learn more at www.jag.org/edge or contact [email protected]!

01/22/2026

JAG Perspectives: Educational partner Civics Unplugged joined JAG at NSLA in December, helping prepare hundreds of students for impactful conversations with their congresspeople about the vital role JAG plays in their lives and communities, and how to support them.

Read what Director of Civic Trust and Recruitment Zoë Jenkins had to say about her time spent at NSLA, "The JAG students we worked with at NSLA proved what we have always believed: young people aren't waiting for permission to create change. They are ready to lead—they just need partners willing to invest in their potential. That is the future being built by young people today."

Head over to https://buff.ly/kbU412R to read more from Zoë about her experience partnering with JAG and our students!

01/20/2026

When we talk about bridging the gap between education and workforce development, we're not only focusing on skills. Our national network of over 80,000 students gives us a unique lens into the values Gen Z shares that inform their career priorities.

Many of us in older generations bought into a set trajectory of success, defined by measurements and milestones of advancement and wealth - even at the expense of other important aspects of our lives, such as our relationships and mental health. This generation of students - the next wave of our workforce - has different ideas about how they measure success: balance over self-sacrifice, investing in quality time with family over maxxing out wealth, and a sense of purpose over flashy titles and climbing a corporate ladder.

These values are changing the landscape of how companies recruit and retain the best and brightest talent, and we have to acknowledge them in our conversations about bridging the workforce gap. How do you see this reflected in your own company? How do you think this generation will influence the future of workforce development? Let's talk about it!

01/15/2026

🎉 Welcome to JAG, Karin Wu! 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce that Karin Wu has joined Jobs for America’s Graduates as our new Senior Vice President of Advancement & External Affairs.

Karin brings more than 30 years of experience across education, nonprofit leadership, marketing, and partnership development, with a passion for building strong brands, meaningful relationships, and sustainable funding to fuel mission-driven growth.

As JAG continues to expand its national impact—helping young people excel in school, graduate, and enter the workforce ready for advancement opportunities and upward career mobility—Karin will lead our advancement, marketing, communications, and external engagement efforts in close partnership with our affiliates and supporters.

“JAG’s mission is one I feel I’ve been pursuing for most of my career,” Karin stated. “I’m honored to join this incredible organization and excited to help amplify its impact for young people across the country.”

Please join us in welcoming Karin to the JAG community!

01/14/2026

SPRING INTO ACTION! This season is perfect for cultivating fresh talent for your company! Secure your sponsorship with JAG's National Career Development Conference today and invest in a future workforce ready to contribute. Don’t miss out on engaging with over 1200 career-ready students from across the nation, April 30-May 2, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah!

For more information, please visit www.jag.org/ncdc or contact [email protected].

01/13/2026

JAG's mission to empower our nation’s young people with the skills and support to succeed in education, employment, and life isn't just a pretty slogan.

It's backed by decades of proven outcomes. Part of how we track those outcomes is by conducting case studies with our employer partners to explore how they engage with students to help them become future employees and equip them with the skills to succeed in those industries.

Our most recent case study with is a perfect example of how employers can meaningfully invest in tomorrow's workforce and gain valuable insights about the next generation of employees.

With an eye on an increased need for labor in the energy sector, Entergy and JAG implemented targeted programs designed to educate, prepare, and connect students with real-world experiences in the energy industry. The results are undeniable: students who completed the Entergy Workforce Readiness Boot Camp had a 79% higher success rate than those who did not.

Visit https://buff.ly/LaexK48 to read more from our case study with Entergy and envision how you and your company can partner with JAG to build lasting pathways into your industry!

01/12/2026

We know you're exhausted trying to connect two different worlds on your own. Join leaders nationwide as we build the bridge between education and employment in real time.

Meet us in Long Beach, CA, at EDGE, the groundbreaking event uniting education and workforce professionals to build solutions for today—and the next economy.

Early bird registration is open now - save your spot today!

www.jag.org/edge

Address

1600 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA
22314

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+17034006715

Website

http://www.jag.org/

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