Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) is a college, career, and workforce readiness development program at Insight PA serving students in 11th and 12th grade. The JAG curriculum offers a hands-on experience that prepares students through leadership activities, career exploration, job skills development, Career Association participation, work-based learning, guest speakers, and project-based learning.

The JAG National Network has a footprint across 1,450 communities in 39 states and impacts more than 76,000 youth annually. JAG graduates consistently achieve outstanding results, including a 95.7% graduation rate. JAG graduates are 230% more likely to be employed full-time compared to their peers, and twice as likely to go to college.

The JAG Program helps students:

  1. Graduate
  2. Seek appropriate post-secondary education
  3. Obtain a meaningful job that allows them to have a positive impact on society
  4. Get started on a solid career path with an employer that aligns with their values

Benefits of JAG

  • Earn High School Credits while exploring and experiencing individual empowerment in education and future career decisions.
  • Enjoy hands-on learning while solving real-world problems.
  • Learn tips and techniques to help you thrive in high school.
  • Get a head start at building skills employers are looking for in their employees.
  • Gain more knowledge and experience with business correspondence, resume writing, employment interviewing skills, public speaking, job shadowing, decision-making, and more!
  • Enjoy field trips, guest speakers, community service, state-wide competitions, and more!

Interested in Learning More About JAG?

Complete our JAG Interest Form or contact Insight PA Transition Coordinator and JAG Specialist Sarah Malis at samalis@insightpaschool.org.

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