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JAG In The News
The governors from Kentucky, Indiana, and Louisiana met in Louisville on Tuesday to tout a national program for at-risk students called JAG, or Jobs for America’s Graduates.
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JAG California is a state-based non-profit organization dedicated to keeping young people in school, who for a variety of reasons are at-risk for not graduating high school.
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Leading on a National Stage: JAG California at NSLA
The National Student Leadership Academy (NSLA) is the capstone leadership experience for JAG Career Association state officers and local chapter leaders. Designed by JAG National, NSLA provides students with immersive opportunities for experiential learning, civic engagement, workforce preparation, and professional networking in the heart of the nation’s capital.
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JAG California Celebrates Excellence at the 2025 Specialists Summit
The 2025 JAG California Specialists Summit brought together passionate educators and leaders from across the state to celebrate the remarkable achievements of JAG Specialists who continue to transform the lives of young people through connection, consistency, and care. Each year, the Specialists Summit serves as a platform to recognize those who have gone above and beyond in empowering students to overcome barriers, build employability skills, and prepare for success in school, work, and life. The 2024–2025 award recipients embody the JAG mission and exemplify excellence in program delivery, mentorship, and innovation.
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JAG California Specialists Honored at National Training Seminar 2025
We are proud to announce that four outstanding JAG California Specialists were nationally recognized at the 2025 Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG)National Training Seminar (NTS), held July 14–18 in Louisville, Kentucky. These exceptional individuals received prestigious awards for their leadership, innovation, and unwavering dedication to empowering youth across California.
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J4CG is Becoming JAG California!
We are thrilled to announce that, beginning July 1, 2025, Jobs for California Graduates (J4CG) will officially transition to JAG California! This exciting change represents more than just a new name and logo; it reflects our deepening partnership with Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) National and our commitment to providing the highest quality programming for students across the state.
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J4CG Makes History Again at the 2025 National Career Development Conference!
Indianapolis, IN – We are thrilled to announce that our Jobs for California Graduates (J4CG) team has once again earned national recognition at the 2025 National Career Development Conference (NCDC), the premier event for showcasing the leadership and employability skills of JAG youth from across the country. Hosted by JAG National, this year’s conference brought students and educators together for a week of competition, networking, and inspiration.
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California Career Development Conference (CA CDC) 2025
Jobs 4 California Graduates (J4CG) California Career Development Conference (CA CDC) represents so much more than a competitive event. It reflects a unified community where schools, JAG students, JAG Specialists, and volunteers have untied to make magic. It is with immense pride and excitement that we highlight the remarkable achievements of the JAG students who participated in the CA CDC. The conference was an opportunity to bring JAG students from across California together, to compete and engage in workshops and team building activities.
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J4CG Program and JAG Specialists Awarded at the NTS Event
The J4CG team attended the NTS event in Las Vegas, NV between July 8 and July 12, 2024. We are thrilled to announce that our J4CGteam received the “Disrupter Award” during this event for empowering our JAG network through Trauma-Resilient Educational Communities (TREC) and increased student engagement across the state.
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Never give up on your journey!
Emily Alvarado officially graduated from San Diego Workforce Innovation High School (SDWIHS) on February 2, 2024, but walked across the stage on May 23, 2024, wearing her cap and gown with her support system in the crowd cheering her on as she received her high school diploma.
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Congratulations to the Fantastic J4CG Team for Achieving this Remarkable Milestone
This year the National Career Development Conference (NCDC), organized by the JAG National, was in St. Louis, MO. The NCDC is the pinnacle experience for JAG youth around the country to demonstrate their employability skills, explore career options, connect with employers, and create pathways for their future as members of the JAG Career Association (JAGCA).
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JAG Students Shine at the California JAG Career Development Conference
It is with immense pride and excitement that we highlight the remarkable achievements of the JAG students who participated in our inaugural California Career Development Conference (CA CDC). The CA CDC was an opportunity to bring students from across California together, to compete and engage in workshops and presentations.
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