Our JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) program was recently awarded the 5 of 5 Award for the second straight year.

As noted on the JAG website, www.jag.org, “Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) is a state-based national non-profit organization dedicated to preventing dropouts among young people who are most at-risk. In more than three decades of operation, JAG has delivered consistent, compelling results – helping nearly three-quarters of a million young people stay in school through graduation, pursue postsecondary education and secure quality entry-level jobs leading to career advancement opportunities.”

The 5 of 5 Award recognizes JAG programs that meet or exceed the standards in Five Categories that measure student success:

Category	Standard	Region 7
Graduates	90%	92.31%
Total Civilian Job Placements and Military Service	60%	66.67%
Total Positive Outcomes	80%	83.33%
Total in Full Time Placement (Includes Full Time Work, Full Time School, Full Time Military or combintation of Part Time School and Part Time Work)	80%	90%
Total In Full Time Jobs	60%	65%

 

The 5 of 5 Awards applies to programs that have been in existence for more than one year. These statistics represent students from our Northview, Sullivan and Terre Haute North JAG classes. Last year, we launched new JAG programs in Parke (Riverton Parke, Turkey Run), Putnam (Greencastle, South Putnam), Vermillion (South Vermillion) and Vigo (Terre Haute South) counties. As these programs continue, the success of those students will be included in next year’s results.

Thank you to our dedicated JAG Instructors who are making such a positive influence on these students.

Congratulations to all of our JAG students who are seeing the benefits of their hard work.