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Student wins award at the 2026 Career Development Conference

2026 Celebration of Success Breakfast

Recognizing Excellence. Inspiring the Future.
Date: August 27, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Coolidge High School
684 W Northern Ave #500, Coolidge, AZ 85128
EVENT REGISTRATION

Celebrating another Record-Breaking Year for Arizona

Coolidge High School JAG wins the 2026 Program of the Year Award 2

Join us and our community of educators, district partners, funders, and employer partners as we kick off the 2026–27 school year with our annual Celebration of Success Breakfast, taking place on August 27th.

Hosted at Coolidge High School, our 2026 Program of the Year winner, this signature event is an opportunity to celebrate our shared impact and look ahead to another year of student success across Arizona.

Event Schedule

Thursday, August 27th

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Awards Program
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Breakfast
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Resource Fair
11:30 AM -11:40 AM Break/Partner Departure
11:40 AM -1:30 PM JAG Staff Meeting
Learn more about the Resource Fair
Congratulations to all of our winners and competitors!

JAG Class of 2025 Results: A New Standard of Excellence

100% GRADUATION
The percentage of JAG students who successfully graduate high school on-time.
JAG Grads
73% EMPLOYMENT 
The percentage of graduates employed in any capacity.

86% FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT
The percentage of graduates working full-time.
97% POSITIVE OUTCOME
The percentage of graduates in full-time school, work, or military.

58% FURTHER EDUCATION
The percentage of graduates enrolled in postsecondary education.
99% CONNECTIVITY
The percentage of graduates who maintain consistent contact with their JAG Specialist every month for 12 months after graduation.
AmeriCorp Vista, Jasmin, hangs out with JAG president at a spring training game.

Honoring Our 2025 National 6 of 6 Award Recipients

We are proud to recognize the following JAG Specialists and programs for achieving National 6 of 6 Award status, representing the highest level of student impact and program performance.
Aaron Gronwald – Camp Verde High School

Catherine Sommer – Coolidge High School

Donnie Gerhart – Copper Canyon High School

Wendy Paez – Coronado High School

Jesus Rubacalva – Gila Bend High School

Adam Beene – La Joya Community High School

Holly Gorman – Paradise Valley High School (Alternative Roster)

Steve Decker – Sunrise Mountain High School

Rich Wellbrock – Tolleson Union High School

Juanita Early – Tonopah Valley High School

Ryan Klem – West Point High School

Rachel Willis – Wickenburg High School
Their commitment to supporting students beyond graduation through; career planning, college transitions, and personal growth, is at the heart of what makes JAG so impactful.
Rising Stars Awards Ceremony Group Photo May 2025
Empowering Today’s Leaders for Tomorrow’s Workforce
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