Programs
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM
This program is designed to successfully transition students from middle school to high school and provides improving academic, social, and emotional readiness for high school when students are most vulnerable. This program also offers academic remediation, resiliency skill-building, career awareness and career exploration designed to increase high school relevance. The middle school program is embedded into the school day with a 10 month follow up program after the student leave where the middle school. The JAG Specialist provide support as students transition successfully to high school.
MULTI-YEAR PROGRAM
This program serves students in the 9th through 12th grades to prepare to them to become college, career and workforce ready. Our experienced JAG Specialist interviews all students that express interest in the program. Students are targeted for services based on the number of barriers to staying in school through graduation and/or transitioning from school to a career. JAG is a one credit elective course in high school. JAG provides 12 months follow up with students after graduation in order to ensure that the students are successfully engaged in employment and/or post-secondary education.
ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
This program operates similarly to the Multi-Year Program except the students served are less likely to succeed in a traditional the high school program. JAG Specialist will work with 25-35 students due to the individual counseling and support services required by an alternative education participant. Barriers to Success identification are especially important for an Alternative Education Program so that additional support services can be identified to help students overcome and/or cope more effectively.
OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAM
This program serves young people who have left the traditional school system and are interested in completing the requirements for a high school diploma or GED. The primary mission of this JAG Model program is to recover dropouts and to provide an array of counseling, employability and technical skills development, professional association, job development, and job placement services that will result in either a quality job leading to a career after graduation and/or enrollment in a post-secondary education and training program.
COLLEGE SUCCESS PROGRAM
The College Success Program (CSP) supports students through their first semester of college and beyond, helping them earn a degree, diploma, or certificate—or successfully transfer. Each student is paired with a career coach who serves as their personal advocate, assisting with academics, financial aid, career planning, and personal development. Students join a learning community with fellow JAG alumni, take college success courses, and participate in civic engagement through a student organization. CSP also connects students with mentors in their career field, job shadowing experiences, and internships. Participants are expected to mentor high school students interested in CSP. This comprehensive approach ensures students are supported academically, emotionally, and professionally as they build toward long-term success.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Designed for youth ages 14 to 17, our Afterschool Program meets once a week and provides students with meaningful exposure to a wide range of career pathways. Through hands-on activities, guided discussions, and real-world exploration, students build essential life and workforce readiness skills in a supportive environment.
This program helps participants prepare for college, career, and beyond—equipping them to make informed decisions about their future and pursue their goals with confidence.
Summer Youth Employment Program
The Summer Youth Employment Program, held during July and August, offers high school students entering grades 9–12 the opportunity to gain real-world experience while preparing for their future. Participants are placed at local worksites where classroom learning and hands-on experience come together to build essential career readiness skills. Throughout the program, students learn how to craft professional résumés, practice job interviewing, enhance communication, and strengthen public speaking. They also meet industry professionals, explore diverse career paths, and engage with peers who share their drive to succeed. This summer experience helps students develop the confidence, knowledge, and skills needed to thrive in today’s workforce—and beyond.