Sessions

Concurrent Session
Jobs for America’s Graduates – Engaging Future Talent Pipelines Through Partnership
Magnolia 17
In-Person Monday 04/17/2023 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM   Add to calendar
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Attendees will receive an in-depth overview of JAG and learn how to connect to JAG's initiatives. 

Jobs for America’s Graduates is a national nonprofit with 39 state affiliates serving 75,000 youth and young adults across 1,500 communities. JAG’s mission? To empower the nation’s young people with the skills and support to succeed in education, employment, and life. Students experience the JAG Advantage, which aligns Trauma-Informed Care, Project-Based Learning, and Employer Engagement, and as a result achieve incredible results. JAG graduates have a 95%+ graduation rate and a full-time positive outcomes rate of 78% (inclusive of employment, post-secondary education, and/or the military). JAG partners with 19,000 employers who hire JAG graduates annually and engages thousands of volunteers annually to help students develop their employment and leadership skills in their communities.

Whether you’re just developing a TA strategy to reach future talent pipelines, you want to learn more best practices to advance your existing one, or just want to feel good about America’s future, join us!

Learning Objectives:

  • Receive an overview of JAG.
  • Learn how to connect JAG with your organization.
  • Learn how to connect to JAG’s initiatives.

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Janelle Duray Photo
Presenter:
Janelle Duray, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer,
Jobs for America's Graduates
Niki Childers Photo
Presenter:
Niki Childers, Director of Corporate Development,
Jobs for America's Graduates
Steven J. Smith, SHRM-CP Photo
Presenter:
Steven J. Smith, SHRM-CP, Chief Hiring Expert,
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Lauryn Howard Photo
Presenter:
Lauryn Howard, National Career Association Secretary,
Jobs for America's Graduates