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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.
California Leads with Excellence: Leadership, Achievement, and Impact at the 2026 National Career Development Conference
JAG California students and JAG Specialists recently attended the National Career Development Conference (NCDC) in Salt Lake City, held April 30–May 2, 2026. Hosted by Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG National), the conference brought together students from across the nation to demonstrate leadership, career readiness, and workplace competencies through competitive events, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities with peers and professionals from across the country.
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▶️ JAG California - Why I Stay
This video shares personal reflections from JAG Specialists on what keeps them connected to JAG over time. It emphasizes purpose, relationships, and the meaningful impact the program has on both Specialists and students. The message highlights the lasting commitment, passion, and belief in the work being done.
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▶️ JAG California - JAG Changes Trajectories
This video demonstrates how participation in JAG can shift students’ life paths in a positive direction. It focuses on the long-term impact of the program, including career readiness, education, and personal development. The stories shared reflect real changes in confidence, direction, and future goals.
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▶️ JAG California - This is what Belonging Looks Like
This video showcases how JAG creates an environment where students feel seen, valued, and supported. It highlights inclusion, community, and the importance of every student having a place where they belong. The message reinforces that belonging is a key driver of engagement and success.
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▶️ JAG California - JAG in One Sentence
This video challenges JAG students to define JAG in a simple yet powerful sentence that captures its essence. It brings forward the core identity and mission of the program in a way that is meaningful and memorable. The reflections demonstrate how impactful JAG is even in its simplest definition.
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▶️ JAG California - The Moment It Clicked
This video highlights the moment when JAG Specialists see the true impact of their work with students. It captures the turning point when strategies, relationships, and support come together and student growth becomes visible. These moments reinforce purpose, build confidence, and remind Specialists why their work matters.
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▶️ JAG California - Relationships Before Results
This video focuses on the importance of building strong, trusting relationships as the foundation for student success. It shows how meaningful connections between JAG Specialists and students create engagement, motivation, and long-term achievement. The message reinforces that outcomes are strengthened when relationships come first.
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▶️ JAG California - Through the Student’s Eyes
This video shares the JAG experience directly from the student perspective, offering authentic voices and lived experiences. It captures moments of growth, new opportunities, and personal transformation that students experience through the program. Their reflections bring forward the real impact of belonging, support, and encouragement.
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▶️ JAG California - Why This Work Matters
This video highlights the deeper purpose behind JAG CA CDC and the lasting impact the program has on students’ lives. It emphasizes how this work goes beyond events and activities to truly shape confidence, opportunity, and future pathways. It also reflects why both educators and students remain committed to the mission.
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Breaking the Cycle: My Journey to Opportunity by David Rodriguez, JAG California Participant
If you had met me before JAG, you probably wouldn’t have expected me to be standing here today.If I could thank Jobs for America’s Graduates for one thing, it would be opportunity, because JAG helped me see a future I didn’t think was possible for myself.
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