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We believe that students can accomplish extraordinary accomplishments once they realize the future relevance of what they’re learning and that young people will exceed expectations when challenged.
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“JAG Nebraska is the gold standard of state partners,” said U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts.
“Since its implementation, JAG’s high school participants averaged a 99% 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.”
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
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.
Empowering Nebraska’s young people with the skills and support to succeed in education, employment and life.
We believe that students can accomplish extraordinary accomplishments once they realize the future relevance of what they’re learning and that young people will exceed expectations when challenged.
Learn how you can support JAG Nebraska and help move our students and our economy forward.
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:
Studies show that JAG students receive
personalized training and encouragement,
resulting in fewer negative behaviors and
lower absenteeism. Grade point averages
go up – so do graduation rates. As proof, 99% of JAG Nebraska participants
graduated in 2021-2022.
JAG is endorsed by many Fortune 500 companies because it helps youths overcome obstacles to become valued employees. Such is the case in Nebraska, where JAG has already positioned itself as the premier employment preparation program – and a key solution to our workforce needs.
Nebraskans who graduate high school earn 20% more than non-graduates, are 15% more likely to own a home and are half as likely to be at risk for poverty. This means JAG graduates are positioned to make substantial contributions to their communities and our state’s economy.
We want to hear from you. Please contact us with any JAG Nebraska questions you may have.
