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“JAG was the one that got me interested in school and is the one class that actually got me interested in finding a career. I followed everything that JAG taught me and I got it.”

“JAG has brought me a sense of purpose. You can truly make something out of your future and you can see yourself becoming something better than what you thought you could ever be.”

“If it wasn’t for JAG, I would be completely lost right now. JAG has made my future so much clearer. My goal is to go to college and major in business marketing and management.”

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“JAG Nebraska is the gold standard of state partners,” said Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts.

“Since its implementation, JAG’s high school participants averaged a 98% graduation rate. JAG’s work with our agencies, business leaders and community members has cultivated the next generation of Nebraska workers. The students they serve are set up for success in the years to come.”

Helping Our Students Succeed In School – And Life

We think of Nebraska as “the good life,” a place of excellence and achievement. Yet our high school graduation rate of 88.6%* places us toward the middle of the nation for students who fail to receive diplomas. JAG Nebraska is designed to reverse this trend. And it’s working.

*Source: U.S. News and World Report, U.S. graduation rates for 2019-2020

WHAT IS JAG NEBRASKA?

In 2019, Nebraska became one of 38 states affiliated with the national organization Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG). Supported by United Way of the Midlands in collaboration with state agencies and participating school districts, JAG Nebraska helps students overcome challenges to achieve personal and career success after high school.

JAG MISSION STATEMENT

Empowering Nebraska’s young people with the skills and support to succeed in education, employment and life.

Learn how you can support JAG Nebraska and help move our students and our economy forward.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Offered during regular classroom hours at participating schools, JAG Nebraska is available to all young people who need, want or can benefit from the program. Certified Career Specialists teach a minimum of 37 skills that are valued in the workplace and community. The JAG curriculum prepares students for future job success by:

building relationships with local employers
receiving career and technical education
participating in hands-on experiences
developing leadership and life skills
learning civic and social responsibility
joining in student-led activities

The jag Vision

We believe that JAG graduates can and will change the world!

Students are capable of extraordinary accomplishments once they realize the future relevance of what they’re learning.
Young people will exceed expectations when challenged and stimulated.