Comprehensive Educational and Career Readiness Programs

Welcome to Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates (JAG), where we empower young people to achieve their fullest potential through comprehensive educational and career readiness programs. Our programs are designed to support students from middle school to post-secondary success, providing essential skills, guidance, and opportunities. Explore our diverse programs below to learn how we prepare students for a brighter future.

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Middle School to High School Transition

Our Middle to High School Transition program is designed to improve high school graduation rates by bolstering academic, social, and emotional readiness during a critical phase for students. By identifying students facing academic and/or personal challenges, we offer critical academic support, resilience-building activities, and career exploration to emphasize the importance of high school education.

This program is seamlessly integrated into the school day and is executed in partnership with middle and high schools across Arizona.

Middle School JAG students win big at Nationals 2024

College and Career Readiness

The College and Career Readiness program, a for-credit elective offered in partner high schools, supports Juniors and Seniors as they prepare for their future careers. In addition, JAG Specialists maintain contact with students for 12 months post-graduation, ensuring successful engagement in employment or further education.

Our program's success is reflected in the achievements of our students, which we measure 12 months after their graduation.

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JAG Works

Community Partnerships - the JAG Works program extends JAG’s impactful content to local community centers, offering office space, classrooms, and recreational areas for workshop delivery and Professional Association meetings.

Core Components:

Project-based learning and weekly workshops focusing on JAG core competencies.
Leadership development and community engagement through the Professional Association.
Career and educational field trips, guest speakers, and student conferences.
Leadership Camp and more.
The JAG Advantage includes guidance, professional and leadership development, peer/mentor support, self-advocacy coaching, and wrap-around services to improve life outcomes and develop the next workforce generation.

JAG Works Areas of Focus:

Assessing interests, skills, and academics.
Developing individual education and career plans.
Removing barriers to educational and employment success.
Offering workshops on personal and professional skills, career counseling, and occupational training.
Providing real-world experiences through educational and employer engagement.
Exploring high-demand careers via professional speaker series, worksite tours, and college visits.
Engaging in community service and leadership development through the Professional Association.

To discuss hosting a JAG Works program in your community, email Dianna.harrier@jagaz.org or call 602-216-9504.

University of Phoenix LEADS

Each year, Eight (8) JAG students are selected to enhance their leadership training through the University of Phoenix LEADS Program. LEADS participants receive additional leadership training, plan and execute statewide events, and represent JAG Arizona at national events like the National Student Leadership Academy in Washington D.C. and the National Career Development Conference.

The program thrives through University of Phoenix’s financial support and mentorship. These mentors offer LEADS students guidance, encouragement, and professional insights.

West Point High School JAG Students win big at the Arizona JAG Career Development Conference 2024 3

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Ready to empower your students for success? Contact us today to learn more about our transformative programs and how we can partner to build a brighter future. Click the link below or email us at info@jagaz.org or call 602-216-9504.

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