Category: News
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Staff Interview: Gregory
At JOG, our core competencies center on Career Readiness, Attainment, and Workplace Survival Skills and at the heart of each is having the right people in place to champion young people. Gregory, JOG's Career Specialist at Massillon High School, is a shining example of what it looks like when those competencies come to life.
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JOG the Web: 2026 Summer Work
JOG the Web: 2026 Summer Work Our 2026 Summer Work Program Has Kicked Off! It’s that time of year again here at JOG, summer work kickoff! This week, our students participating in the summer work program are kickstarting their first work experiences in a variety of industries. Of course, we…
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JOG the Web: Graduation Season 2025-2026
As we wrap up another incredible school year, we're taking a moment to celebrate what our participants accomplished across Summit, Stark, Medina, Ashland, and Trumbull counties. From classroom breakthroughs to landing first jobs, this year has been filled with real growth and real wins!
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Staff Interview: Leigh
At Jobs for Ohio's Graduates (JOG), our staff are the heartbeat of every success story. This month, we're spotlighting Leigh, a career specialist on our GO (Growth Opportunities) team who joined JOG in early 2025 and has quickly become an essential voice in shaping the program's trauma-informed approach to youth workforce development.
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JOG the Web: Planning for Life After Graduation
Walking across that stage is what you've been working towards for years, but what happens next? Whether you're headed to college, a trade program, straight into the workforce, or still weighing your options, a little planning now goes a long way. Here's some ideas of where to start.
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Student Success Story: Benji
When young people find their purpose early, magic happens. That's exactly what we're witnessing with Benji. He is a remarkable 12th-grade student who was recently named Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls Club of Massillon, and we couldn't be more proud to celebrate him!
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Student Success Story: CDC & Career Expo
On March 18, JOG hosted its annual Career Development Conference & Career Expo at the John S. Knight Center in Akron, and it was truly an inspiring day! Over 250 JOG participants from Summit, Stark, Medina, Trumbull, and Ashland Counties came together to showcase the work readiness skills they've been building through JOG's programming in competitions and a Career Expo of local employer partners.
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JOG the Web: Your First Paycheck
So, you've worked hard, put in the hours, and finally got your first paycheck. You open it and think…wait, this isn't what I expected. Sound familiar? You're not alone, and no, nothing went wrong. Understanding your paycheck is one of the most important first steps in your financial life. So let's break it down.
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Student Success Story: Laura
Building a future takes courage, especially when the foundation beneath you has changed more times than you can count. But with the right support and career readiness training, even the most challenging circumstances can become a stepping stone to success. For Laura, joining Jobs for Ohio's Graduates (JOG) in Ashland County as an out-of-school participant was just the beginning of discovering her own strength and potential.
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JOG the Web: Why More Young Adults Are Choosing Skilled Trades Over College
A shift is happening in how young people think about their futures. Across the country, more high school graduates are choosing skilled trades over traditional four-year college paths. They're part of what experts are calling "The Tool Belt Generation," a generation that values hands-on careers like welding, plumbing, HVAC, manufacturing, and construction. At Jobs for Ohio's Graduates, we've witnessed this shift. Participants are expressing genuine interest in exploring trade careers, curious about apprenticeships, and connecting with employers within those industries.
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