JAG Insider News

JAG Arizona alumna Jenna Flores served as National Secretary Officer for the Jobs for America's Graduates Career Association (JAG CA) during the 2023-24 term. JAG Arizona alumna Frida Medrano Ibarra assumed the role of National President for the Jobs for America's Graduates Career Association (JAG CA) at the 2024 National Career Development Conference. Their journeys serve as testament to the transformative impact of the JAG program on students' lives.

On February 14th, the Camp Verde High School's Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates (JAG) class welcomed a visit from the Arizona Community Foundation (ACF). ACF representatives, accompanied by community members, were eager to experience firsthand the significant impact of their support and engage directly with our students.

We are thrilled to announce that Linda Jensen has joined the Board of Directors at Jobs for Arizona's Graduates (JAG). With over three decades of invaluable experience in education, Linda brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and dedication to our organization.

We are delighted to welcome Rachel Yanof to the Board of Directors at Jobs for Arizona's Graduates (JAG). With a remarkable background in education and a passion for creating positive change, Rachel brings a wealth of experience and expertise to JAG. 

The experience fueled civic engagement as students discovered the impactful role their voices can play in shaping the future.

JAG President Marjorie DeRubeis shares insights on education, transformative stories, and the organization's commitment to shaping the future for Arizona's youth.

Tolleson JAG Works Participant Rizky Watuna migrated to the U.S. from Namibia with her family while she was in middle school. Adopting another culture and home brought many hardships to overcome, but in her resilience, she found hope and a commitment to elevating success for youth like her who come from backgrounds of strength and sacrifice.

Last month, the JAG students at Peoria High School hosted a Community Resource and Hiring Event that made a lasting impression on everyone who was part of it. The success of the event was made possible by the concerted efforts of dedicated individuals, and it is with immense gratitude that we extend our thanks to everyone who played a role in its organization and execution. 

JAG Works’ unique approach to community-based programming helped this Tolleson Teen overcome personal obstacles while deepening her ties to her community.

Jobs for Arizona's Graduates (JAG) has recently received a generous $400,000 grant from the Governor's Office of Youth, Faith, and Family (GOYFF) to expand our Career and College Readiness Program. This funding, allocated under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant Program, is a significant step towards empowering Arizona's youth, specifically those aged 16-24 who may be disconnected from traditional educational paths or the workforce. 

In the competitive landscape of Arizona's job market, high school students often face a significant challenge in translating their education into meaningful employment after graduation. JAG focuses on bridging the gap between academic learning and professional success. Join us this Giving Tuesday in supporting JAG's efforts to shape a more promising future for our state's aspiring workforce.

The students of West Point High School's JAG program recently welcomed representatives from Desert Financial Credit Union to their high school campus for a prestigious check presentation.

We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to our esteemed alumna, Anna Tovar, on her recent appointment to the Arizona State Board of Education by Governor Katie Hobbs.

Monica Telles, a dedicated board member for Jobs for Arizona's Graduates (JAG), has left an indelible mark in the realm of career development and youth empowerment. Her journey from high school aspirations to leadership in the energy industry is a testament to the transformative power of mentorship and the pursuit of dreams.

On September 21, 2023, a momentous change in leadership unfolded within the heart of the Tohono O'odham Nation. Hundreds of Tohono O’Odham tribal members, alongside representatives from the city of Tucson and Mexico, gathered to celebrate the inauguration of Chairman Verlon Jose and Vice Chairwoman Carla Johnson.

The 2023 Leadership Development Conference was a resounding success! On Thursday, September 21, over 250 JAG students from across the state gathered for the annual conference at Phoenix College.

Jobs for Arizona's Graduates consistently increases student engagement, GPA rates, and graduation rates in high schools schools across the state. Career Association activities are designed to empower students to take ownership of their education and future, while simultaneously contributing positively to their high school campuses and communities. Read more.

The West Point High School JAG Alum, Semaj, joined the program in his junior year of high school to prepare for graduation and college. Now that he is a Class of 2023 graduate, Semaj worked with Nourish PHX over the summer before moving to NAU for his first year in the music program there.

On Thursday, August 17th, Jobs for Arizona's Graduates (JAG) hosted the annual Celebration of Success Kick Off Event at Coronado High School, and what a remarkable gathering it was!

Thank you to all who attended the Retirement Fiesta party. Please enjoy this special message from our former president, Graciela Garcia Candia.