JOG serves 2,000+ youth with multiple barriers to success, ages 14-24, in Ashland, Medina, Stark, Summit and Trumbull Counties annually.
Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG) helps youth at risk of dropping out of high school, and those who have already done so, complete their education and successfully transition to employment at a livable wage or post-secondary job training.
JOG is an affiliate of the nationwide Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) organization and utilizes the evidence-based JAG curriculum, built on more than 85 competency areas, to provide academic intervention, counseling, employment readiness, leadership and career development, subsidized work experience opportunities, and job and post-secondary educational placement.
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WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMMING
Delivering work experience programming for individuals, JOG leverages its considerable expertise in employer recruitment and job placement. Additionally, we provide a virtual summer academy that employs a competency-based pathway approach, enabling participants to acquire essential employability and soft skills while engaging directly with employers.
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JOB DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Works with adult Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients on job readiness skills and removal of barriers to employment. This also includes job placement.
THE JAG Advantage
Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG) is one of more than 40 affiliates of the nationwide Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) organization. As an affiliate, we have access to the evidence-based JAG curriculum and JAG Model of service delivery and implementation.
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MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our Board brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, enabling JOG to make informed and impactful decisions for the youth of the communities we serve. Each member contributes unique perspectives and skills, uniting in a shared commitment to empower and guide the next generation towards success. Together, our Board of Directors plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of JOG and ensuring that we provide the best support for the youth in our communities.
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LEARN ABOUT OUR AMAZING STAFF
Our JOG staff work hard to provide top of the line services to young people across Ohio. Meet our JOG team by clicking the link below.