JAG Indy

Yesterday, JAG Specialists from 12 Marion County schools, and several select students from each, gathered at the Indiana Army National Guard Lawrence Armory, for the 2023 JAG Indy Leadership Development Conference. This all day event was filled with breakout sessions, professional development, an address from keynote speaker City-County Councillor La Keisha Jackson and even an outdoor obstacle course courtesy of the National Guard.

To learn more about JAG Indy and its work to help high school students achieve success through graduation, visit: https://employindy.org/youth-services/jag

Yesterday, a group of JAG Indy students from George Washington High School and Crispus Attucks High School had the privilege of attending a financial literacy event, put on by Regions Bank, that featured a walk-through of the classic board game, LIFE. During the exercise, students formed a budget based on salaries and housing prices as well as cellphone, utility, and the always dreaded, "unexpected expenses."

Regions also announced that it will be making a $30,000 donation to JAG Indiana to help the program develop new leadership opportunities for JAG students throughout Indiana.

Congratulations to the JAG students for a successful Initiation and Installation ceremony! These JAG officers and members will do tremendous service to their program and community throughout the school year! Kudos! 🎉🎊🎈

91 JAG students participated today in a day of both learning and fun activities at Victory Field. The event was hosted by the Indianapolis Indians and Regions Bank and included a company tour, career exploration, financial literacy session, and an informative Q&A about careers in sports by Dwayne Underwood Jr., a pitcher for the Indians and Pittsburgh Pirates.

The event was attended by JAG students from Decatur Central High School, George Washington High School, North Central High School, Renaissance School and the Indiana School for the Deaf. If you're interested in learning more about JAG and how to join, please visit employindy.org/youth-services/jag/.

This weekend partners with Chase Bank are hosting a Youth Summit at IUPUI to help young people gain financial literacy, career education and more! Lunch is provided! Don’t miss out on this great event! Email [email protected] with questions on how to attend!

This afternoon, EmployIndy and JAG Indy had the privilege of gathering at Victory Field to celebrate our JAG senior class at our annual JAG Senior Send-Off!

JAG Indy provides students the opportunity to develop the personal, leadership, and employability skills they need for success after high school. And for a full year after graduation, JAG students receive support and contact from their Specialists and the JAG team as they offer assistance transitioning into the workforce and/or furthering their education.

Today's activities included a financial education session with Regions Bank, a player Q&A with the Indianapolis Indians, an awards ceremony and more.

Learn more about JAG Indy by visiting: https://employindy.org/youth-services/jag/

Congratulations to the JAG Indy team on all the accolades received at the JAG State Training Seminar this week! This team was recognized for earning the ‘6 of 6’ award outcomes along with longevity awards for Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Young, and Mrs. Vea-Smith. Special shout out to Ms. Commissiong from for being honored as one of the State’s Outstanding Specialists of the Year! The passion and dedication of this team is relentless and inspiring when it comes to serving our JAG Indy students!

For the eighth year in a row, the JAG Indy program has been awarded the national ‘6 of 6’ award by exceeding all 6 student outcome goals. These 6 performance measures represent the gold standard in positive outcomes for JAG students. JAG Indy continues to deliver on its promise to support students in successfully reaching their goals through graduation and beyond.

JAG Indy programs are a part of the career-connected learning initiative through EmployIndy's 2023-2025 Strategic Plan. Career-connected learning prepares students for success in the 21st-century economy by providing real-world work experiences with local businesses to inform career choices and build skills.

To learn more about Jag Indy please follow this link: https://employindy.org/youth-services/jag/

JAG students from our Decatur Township School for Excellence program learned about careers in aviation today thanks to our partners at AAR Aircraft Services and Vincennes Aviation and Technology Center. Most of the students have never been on a plane, but can now say they have sat in a first class seat!

Our JAG student Imani killed it as an Emcee at the Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards today in support of Project Indy! Not only did she showcase her incredible public speaking skills, but she is a testament to the impact young people make in the workforce! You can support students like Imani through Project Indy and JAG by contributing at www.employindy.org/connect/donate.

On Friday, JAG Indy students competed against students from across Indiana to showcase their employability skills gained through the JAG program at the State Career Development Conference hosted by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development at Ivy Tech Community College.

Several JAG Indy students were recognized for their amazing talents:
2nd Place in Chapter Brochure – Ben Davis HS
3rd Place in Cover Design – Travon Poole, True North Academy
2nd Place in Financial Literacy – Aniyah Warren, Franklin Central High School
Honorable Mention in Outstanding Senior – Michaela Ingram, Decatur Central High School

Congratulations to all students that participated!

To lean more about JAG Indy, follow this link: https://employindy.org/youth-services/jag/

Last Friday, JAG Indy students competed against students across Indiana to showcase their employability skills gained through the program at the State Career Development Conference hosted by DWD at Ivy Tech. We’re proud to share we had the following winners recognized:
-2nd Place in Chapter Brochure: Ben Davis HS
-3rd Place in Cover Design: Travon Poole, True North Academy
-2nd Place in Financial Literacy: Aniyah Warren, Franklin Central High School
-Honorable Mention in Outstanding Senior: Michaela Ingram, Decatur Central High School

Thanks to everyone who supported our Regional and State Career Development Conferences to ensure the JAG Indy students had an amazing experience!

Wishing the best of luck to JAG Indy Outstanding Decatur Central High School Senior, Michaela Ingram at this Friday’s JAG Career Development Conference in Indianapolis. EmployIndy

Learn more about JAG Indy at https://employindy.org/youth-services/jag/

Best of luck Michaela and our other JAG Indy competitors at the State JAG Career Development Conference this Friday!!! You make us proud!

Over 100 JAG Indy students were connected with jobs and opportunities thanks to Congressman Carson’s Youth Opportunities Fair at Ivy Tech! Thanks

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Congratulation to all of our 2023 Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) Career Development Conference winners. Read more about the event here: http://bit.ly/3YEPY9J

Yesterday, over 100 Indianapolis high school juniors and seniors met at Martin University for the regional Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) Career Development Conference. JAG is preparing students for the workforce by introducing them to not only employability skills, but by introducing them to different industries, employers, and work experiences. To learn more visit https://employindy.org/youth-services/jag/

Today marked the 12th annual JAG Indy Regional Career Development Conference! Students across Marion County participated in employability skills competitions to showcase all they have learned through JAG! Congratulations to all the winners and best of luck at the State CDC in March! Thanks to for hosting our event! Thanks to our sponsors at B&W Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Drains, , , , and !

During the 2021-2022 school year, JAG served a total of 816 students across 15 schools. Of those served, 269 students from the Class of 2021 were supported through JAG’s follow-up services. In 2023 JAG continues its dedication to preventing dropouts among high school students who have serious barriers to graduation and/or employment.

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Thanks to our partners for hosting the JAG programs from Decatur Central High School and the Indiana School for the Deaf at your headquarters today! The financial literacy lessons shared today are critical for helping students prepare for life after high school! .dchs

Yesterday, WRTV joined JAG Indy at Decatur Central HS to see how JAG helps prepares students for life after high school by providing work-based learning experiences that will lead to career advancement opportunities, or to enroll in a postsecondary institution that leads to a rewarding career. MSD Decatur Township




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Indiana General Assembly plans to focus on workforce education in upcoming legislative session Leaders at the state house have said that education -- with a focus on workforce development -- will be a big focus in the upcoming session.

JAG Indy is excited to have recently launched a new program location at Franklin Central High School!

Housed at EmployIndy since 2006, JAG Indy has served over 7,090 students, earned a 5/5 status the past seven years, and is recognized as a Gold Standard program nationally. On average, JAG participants maintain better than a 95% graduation rate and over 75% positive outcomes, or full-time hours pursuing a postsecondary education or retaining employment.

WRTV's Nicole Griffin shows us how JAG Indy is helping high school juniors and seniors at Franklin Central and other schools throughout Marion County.

Program helps high school students prepare for life after graduation WRTV's Nicole Griffin shows us how Jobs for America's Graduates or JAG is helping high school juniors and seniors in Indiana.

Visited the new Franklin Central JAG programs to spread the word of the great opportunities the offers students through project-based learning, employer engagement, and trauma-informed care. Be sure to catch the JAG program on the news to hear from the students about the importance of JAG!

What an epic day! Our JAG Indy leaders were engaged in challenges and motivated by State Representative Robin Shackleford! Sergeant Eric Morath and his team of recruiters supported our challenges and workshops with their incredible team building sessions! Thanks for partnering on this event! Thank you for your time and amazing remarks! JAG Indy students will not forget today’s experiences and will use it to impact the world as they grow as leaders!

JAG students from across the Indy region are working together to challenge themselves and accomplish goals at our Leadership Development Conference! Keep up the great work!

Our 1st in-person Leadership Development Conference in 2 years is happening now! Our JAG leaders are ready to hone in their skills and network! Thanks to the Indiana National Guard for hosting us!

JAG students from the Indiana School for the Deaf volunteered at Junior Achievement’s JobSpark event today and yesterday to help 8th graders explore careers through hands-on activities. Two of the students were also interviewed by Roadtrip Nation about their career interests! Way to share those employability skills with younger students! You make us proud!!!

The Decatur Township School for Excellence JAG program hosted guests for a site visit this week. Students worked on a personality assessment and a team building challenge. With the engaging curriculum and personal support, it’s no wonder Mrs. Saucier is recognized as one of the nation’s Outstanding Specialists!

Thanks to and for hosting JAG students from Decatur Township School for Excellence, Shortridge HS, Southport HS, and Warren Central HS today! Students toured the facilities, worked with Regions staff on career goals, and participated in a Q&A to learn about careers in sports! We had a beautiful day on the field and students were inspired to pursue their career goals!

📣 📣 Calling all former JAG students!! We want to connect with you! Since 2006, JAG has served high school students, and our JAG alumni go on to do amazing things! Through JAG Indiana Spark, we are creating a network for alumni to connect and share all the great things you’ve been up to since graduation. Join JAG Indiana Spark on Facebook to start connecting now!

Congratulations to the amazing Julie and Juliana! These fabulous ladies were recognized by the JAG National organization as Outstanding Specialists and received their awards at the JAG Indy team meeting today! Shortridge High School, Decatur Township School for Excellence, JAG students and the Indy community are lucky to have you!

Welcome back to school JAG Indy!

Calling all JAG students 📣📣💵 Do you have an interest in business or finance? Do you want to sharpen your professionalism skills? You are invited to participate in the Chase and CLD Youth Summit on July 30th! Details below or DM to sign up!

Our amazing JAG Indy team gathered for the annual State Training Seminar to participate in professional development and celebrate this year’s accomplishments. Not only did this team earn the Regional ‘5 of 5’ award for the 7th year in a row, but our very own JAG Manager Elizabeth Vea-Smith was recognized as Manager of the Year and Warren Central Specialist Kristin Keough was honored as a Specialist of the Year!!! Congratulations and thank you for all you do to support the success of our JAG students!

We had a wonderful time celebrating the Class of 2022 JAG Indy grads at the today! Recent JAG grad, James, was the MC and we heard from our friends Mr. Shaffer with and Mr. Morath from the ! We’re so proud of all the JAG students and can’t wait to see what they accomplish in this next chapter of their journey. Thanks again to our sponsors the Indiana National Guard, Regions Bank and .realty!

Congratulations JAG Indy Class of 2022! We look forward to celebrating you tomorrow at our Senior Send Off. Thanks to our sponsors at the Indiana National Guard, Regions Bank, and Duke Realty for making this event possible! .realty

Looking for a job? Come out to Turning Point Family Church to meet employers like FedEx, A Classic Party Rental, McDonald’s and more! Thanks to our friends with Pathway Resource Center, Indy MBK Steering Committee and Project Indy for hosting this event for the community!

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