INDIANAPOLIS — On August 1, 2022, Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) – Indianapolis launched a new program location at Franklin Central High School, bringing its reach to a total of 19 programs in 16 Marion County high schools. JAG Indy is a state-affiliated program, based on a national model, that aims to keep young people in school through graduation and provide work-based learning experiences that will lead to career advancement opportunities, or enrollment in a postsecondary institution that leads to a rewarding career.
Housed at EmployIndy since 2006, JAG Indy has served over 7,090 students. 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. As students enroll in JAG and have the opportunity to participate in unique career development activities, such as the annual Regional JAG Career Development Conference, schools and the surrounding community also experience the benefit.
JAG Indy currently operates programs in several Indianapolis area schools, including Arsenal Tech, Beech Grove, Indiana School for the Deaf, McKenzie Career Center, Shortridge, Southport, and Warren Central.