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Jobs for Washington’s Graduates
WA-ACTE Summer Conference 2015Yakima, WAMary Kanikeberg, JWG Program Supervisor
Jobs for America’s Graduates
A state-based national non-profit organization dedicated to preventing
dropouts among young people who are most at-risk of losing contact with school.
Jobs for Washington’s Graduates
“Helping youth who are most at-risk of dropping out of school to
achieve academic successand workforce readiness.”
What is JWG?
JWG is a class offered on a regular schedule
Requires a CTE certified instructorwho becomes the Specialist
Product? Students who are work force ready
Why JAG/JWG?
JWG is a life changing experience for the fortunate students served in a program that is customized to
fit the needs of young people with barriers to success who
need, want, and can benefit from a JAG Model program.
Why JAG?
JAG is found in 32 statesHas served over one million studentsHas a 35 year history of successEvidence based, data verifiedData tracking system: e-NDMS
JWG Program Models
Middle School Program: Grades 6-84 Middle School Programs
Multi-Year Program: Grades 9-1215 Multi-Year Programs
Senior Program: Grade 12 only3 Senior Programs
Alternative Education: Grades 9-12 24 Alternative Education Programs
Out of School Program3 Out of School Programs
Jobs for Washington’s Graduates
43 sites with 48 programs across the state
2014-15 served 1,516 students1,069 in classrooms477 in follow up
95% graduation rate for Class of 201412 month follow up is part of the JAG & JWG commitment
Career Association
Student Driven OrganizationLeadership ExperiencesService LearningInitiation & InstallationAll ModelsAll JWG StudentsIn & Out of Class Time
Student Lead OrganizationLike all CTE programs, Career Association is Student lead
Mission StatementsMottosJAG Leadership activities
JWG’s Ultimate Goal
JWG is scalable and effectiveVision — JAG/JWG in every school district
Ultimate goals for participants:Receive a high school diplomaSecure a quality entry-level jobPursue a postsecondary educationSeek career advancement
“Washington; a state with no dropouts.” ~ Randy Dorn, Superintendent of Public Instruction
Jobs for Washington’s Graduates
Make your program your own JAG curriculum is flexible
Specialist role- “Collaborate within your school/area”“Programs have different strengths and we support each other.”
Support from the State Office
Specialists TrainingMonthly ConnectionNational Training Seminar in JulySite visits/monitoring processTechnical Assistance: www.jag.org Curriculum Materials:
CD/DVDOn-line ResourcesHard Copy Manuals
JWG and CTE
Jobs for Washington’s Graduates is a CTE program in Washington State
“Tie a Tie” Competition
JWG & Career Choices
JWG and Career Choices are a natural combination
Career Choices
Regional Employment SectorsOccupational Health and Safety
Minor Work RulesWork-Life Balance
Professional organizatons
JAG HS
Money Management
Insurance
Personal Goal Setting Job Attainment
Job search Workplace Documents
Workplace Skills Employability Ethics
Lifelong Learning Career portfolio
Career goal setting Classify Occupations Economic Trends
Changing Workplace Non-traditional options
Worker/Employer Rights and Responsibilities Workplace Law
Diversity Career Pathways
High Demand Sectors Occupational Outlook
Equity and Access
Washington State Graduation Rates2013-14 School Year
State Graduation Rate CTE Completers Rate0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
77.2%91.4%
CTE Completers are secondary students that have completed 360 hours within a single locally determined program area.
Collaboration
Graduation, Reality And Dual-role SkillsPregnant teens & young parents
Skills lead to high school graduation and economic independence
Denise Mileson GRADS Program Specialist [email protected]
Partners
Career Guidance Washingtonhttp://www.k12.wa.us/SecondaryEducation/CareerCollegeReadiness/CareerGuidanceWA/Grade6.aspx Free 9-12 grade lesson plans Danise Ackelson- for more infoOffering a new free tool:Pupil Personal Pathway
Making a Great Start
Thanks to amazing support from AT&T grants
Columbia Basin Skill Center 2015-16Franklin Pierce; 5 new sites 2013-14Stanwood-Camano started 2013-14
Making a Great Start
What is a Specialist?You start with a great teacher
Main components for success in your JWG class: Support and involvement from CTE Directors, Counselors, and Specialists
JWG Requirements
Dedicated SpecialistAdvisory Board including: administrators, counselors, classified & certificated teachers, community members
Specialist must be available for training
Access to computer lab & software for JWG students
Student-lead organization and Volunteer Service
Daily data input
Contact Information
Mary KanikebergJobs for Washington’s Graduates Program SupervisorOffice of Superintendent of Public Instruction
(360) [email protected]