Category: News
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Student Success Story: Samuel
At Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG), we are proud of the hard work and dedication our participants show in overcoming challenges and developing the skills necessary for success in the workforce. One JOG participant, Samuel, is a great example of someone who has demonstrated incredible growth and determination, despite facing numerous challenges throughout his life.
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Student Success Story: LeAnn
Taking the first step toward success can sometimes look differently than you expect. Whether it's starting a new job, trying a new hobby, or even cooking a new recipe, the journey is unique for everyone. For LeAnn, joining Jobs for Ohio's Graduates (JOG) was originally a way to spend time with friends—but it turned into a life-changing experience!
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JOG the Web: Another Year of the Same Great JOG!
Happy New Year from all of us at Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates! We are excited to share another year of professional achievement with you. To start the year off right, let’s review some of the upcoming activity for 2025.
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Student Success Story: Sam
The future is full of endless possibilities. Sometimes, pursuing one of those possibilities leads to unexpected opportunities, bringing you closer to your true passion. This is exactly what happened for Sam, who experienced a transformative journey through her work with Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG).
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Staff Interview: Julian
When we choose a career path, we often don't know exactly where it will lead. At JOG, we encourage keeping an open mind, recognizing your strengths, pursuing your passions, and making informed decisions. This philosophy extends to our staff, as well. For one of our Career Specialists, Julian, this approach led him to join the JOG team.
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JOG the Web: Emerging Industries and Pathways in Ohio
What career fields are growing in Ohio? What industries will have openings in the next five years? In 2024, the job market is ever evolving. Industries that were once booming may not be accepting as many new hires, and some fields are ramping up to new heights. Many JOG participants have questions about the outlook of what is growing. Here are a few emerging careers and in-demand industries that have a positive outlook in our area.
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Student Success Story: Paige
Student Success Story: Paige “Paige is an intelligent and thoughtful young woman with determination to succeed no matter the odds.” – Lukas McCoy At Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG), we believe that every young person deserves the chance to reach their full potential—no matter their background or circumstances. Our goal…
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Staff Interview: Nalaya Lind
Having caring Career Specialists on our team is one of the ways the JOG program stands out. These Career Specialists help their students see the importance of learning real-world skills for after graduation. Nalaya Lind is a great example of a caring Career Specialist who goes above and beyond to prepare her Akron students for their futures.
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JOG the Web: Positive Reinforcement and Preparation
One of the hardest parts of learning workplace readiness is overcoming anxieties. Being new to the workplace can be a scary experience for participants who have never had a job before or have had a bad experience in the past. That’s where we come in. JOG Career Specialists are trained to be able to help work through these exact fears! From being trauma informed, to life skill training, and even a 12-month follow-up process at the end of the traditional JOG process, our Career Specialists help participants along the way to being confident and well-prepared at work through positive reinforcement tactics.
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Student Success Story: Brian
Some of the toughest things we have to deal with in life are breaking through walls we have had to put up. whether that be from past traumas or more recent fears. When Brian came to the Medina County JOG program, he was trying to overcome just that. With the help of his Career Specialist, Cindy, he was able to reach heights that he didn’t see as possible when he enrolled.
