JOBS FOR AMERICA’S GRADUATES NEBRASKA

mpowering students with the skills and support to succeed in education, employment and life – that’s the mission of JAG Nebraska. By utilizing the JAG Advantage, the program is dedicated to providing students with personal and professional development training and support to succeed in high school, further education and employment following graduation.

Created in 2019 through a partnership with the State of Nebraska’s Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services – JAG Nebraska started with three schools and has now grown to serve over 1,000 students at 34 middle and high schools across the state. With the current support of Governor Jim Pillen and Commissioner John Albin – we plan to grow JAG Nebraska by an additional 38 programs for the school year beginning in August 2024 – exponentially increasing capacity to serve all students that would benefit from JAG Nebraska.

A JAG Career Specialist in each school provides student-centered programs to help young people achieve their fullest potential. Students receive individual attention and support through a program that equips them for success through hands-on instruction and realistic learning experiences – where they master up to 87 core competencies identified by business and industry as essential to beginning successful careers.

“The JAG Nebraska program can help students see their potential and work to achieve their goals. It is a real asset for creating better opportunities for our younger generation and increasing our homegrown workforce in Nebraska.”