JAG Tennessee

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contact information

Phone: (615) 289-1703

Hours: Always Open

Website: https://www.jobsfortngrads.org/

Email: johndwyer@jobsfortngrads.org

NTEE Code: O50: Youth Development Programs

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

Jobs for Tennessee Graduate's mission is to identify students who face barriers to graduation, guiding each one toward post-secondary education, a meaningful career, and productive adulthood. Its purpose is to improve young lives forever.

VISION - GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS

Jobs for Tennessee Graduates (JTG), an affiliate of Jobs of America’s Graduates (JAG), is a non-profit organization dedicated to stewarding at-risk high school students toward graduation with follow through toward post-secondary education and/or job opportunities.

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

JTG Specialists teach the JAG model program during a student’s senior year, then add a 12-month follow up to ensure success after high school. These Specialists help teach students skills for the workforce including: resume writing, job interview skills, financial responsibility, dress etiquette and leadership. Since 2013, diverse funding sources (school districts, regional nonprofits and businesses including HCA, AT&T and Archer Daniels Midland) have allowed JTG to thrive in 18 high schools.

Causes

Services Offered

  • Financial Counseling
  • Job Training
  • Youth Development Programs

Populations Served

  • At-Risk Youth
  • Children & Youth

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