Jobs for Mississippi Graduates (JMG) is an affiliate of Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG)
Jobs for Mississippi Graduates provides statewide drop-out prevention services to students 9th -12th. Services are also provided to Middle School students.
KEY PROGRAM ELEMENTS
- Mission driven and well-trained staff.
- Highly motivational, student-led organization--
- JAG National Career Association
- 37 core to 81 employability competencies validated by the business community.
- Competency-based curriculum with pre- and post-tests, integrated math and reading skills building, and highly interactive and motivational activities.
JMG Program Implementation
- Student Selection Process
- Classroom-Regular Contact
- Knowledge & Skills Building
- Barrier Reduction-Coaching
- Student-Led Organization
- Guidance & Counseling
- Remediation-Basic Skills
- Graduation (or GED)
- Employment-Quality Job
- Postsecondary Education
- Productive Career