THE JAG MODELThe JAG Model
The JAG Model consists of a comprehensive set of services designed to keep young people in school through graduation and improves
their success rates in education and career.
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Classroom Instruction
A trained JAG Specialist provides individual and group instruction to 35-45 students carefully selected by an in-school advisory committee comprised of faculty, administrators, and counselors. JAG classes are scheduled during the school day for credit.
Competency-Based Instruction
The JAG program equips students with no less than 37 employability skills competencies plus career exploration and developmental. Multi-year JAG students are eligible to master 81 competencies.
Project Based Learning
PBL methodology creates engaging classrooms to deliver JAG competencies, allowing students to participate in realistic learning
experiences that better reflect the work place.
Trauma Informed and Caring Adults
JAG Specialists provide individual attention to students to overcome barriers that prevent them from taking advantage of their high school education, completing requirements for a high school diploma and/or securing employment or pursuing a post-secondary education.
Advice and Support
JAG Specialists provide advice and support as students make significant career and life decisions and serve as a “one-stop” connection for participants to access personal, behavioral, and other youth services in the community. Support services are provided during the school year as well as the summer months.
Employer Engagement
JAG engages employers in the classroom as well as in the
professional setting to expose students to job opportunities and
career pathways in their own communities.
Student-Led Leadership Development and Experience
As a highly motivational student-led organization, the JAG Career Association develops student civic engagement, public service, leadership development, career preparation, and social awareness.
Job and Post-secondary Education Placement Services
Specialists help graduates identify job opportunities, assist in exploration of post-secondary education, and navigate financial aid enrollments to pursue a degree program, certification, or industry-recognized credential.
12-Month Follow-up Services
JAG provides twelve months of follow-up services after high school graduation to support student transition into employment, military service, and/or post-secondary enrollment.
Accountability
JAG is an evidence-based organization that uses metrics to reward performanceand identifies best practices for continuous improvement.
Comprehensive tracking and reporting collects information in 3 categories: Students Served, Services Delivered, & Outcomes Achieved.