Why It Matters
Arizona ranks dead last in high school graduation rates among western states, just 77.3% of students graduate. That means nearly 1 in 4 students in Arizona leaves school without a diploma, stepping into adulthood unprepared, unsupported, and under-resourced.
JAG Arizona interrupts that cycle, offering young people a structured path toward academic achievement, employability, and financial independence.
We don’t just prepare students to graduate, we prepare them for life.
Building Arizona’s Talent Pipeline
JAG students gain hands-on experiences in leadership, public speaking, financial literacy, community service, and career readiness starting as early as 6th grade. Through partnerships with employers, schools, and donors, JAG helps meet Arizona’s growing demand for skilled, career-ready workers across high-demand industries.
Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates serves middle school, high school, and out-of-school youth across Arizona by helping them graduate prepared for college, career training, military service, and meaningful employment.
There are many ways you can make a difference in the lives of JAG students across Arizona. Whether you’re an individual who wants to give, a business interested in volunteering or sponsorship, or a foundation exploring impactful education investments, your support helps students graduate high school prepared for college, career, and life.
You can help by donating to support classroom resources, sponsoring a student to attend a leadership or career development event, creating a scholarship, or helping us launch a new JAG program in an underserved school.
Every gift, volunteer hour, and connection you share helps us reach more young people with life-changing opportunities. To explore how you can get involved, contact us at info@jagaz.org, call (602) 216-9503, or visit our Contact Us page.
