Category: News
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JOG the Web: JOG FAQ’s
We at Tri-County Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG) have been in operation since 1987, but there are plenty of individuals meeting us for the first time as we grow in our community! We want to take time to explain more about who we are, what different JOG terms mean and more about our vision and mission. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQ)s about JOG.
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Student Success Stories: Jaiden
Here at Tri-County Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG) our goal is to work hard to help students overcome hurdles to success. Whether that be from external circumstances, issues staying engaged in class, or even just being around the wrong environment. As part of the JAG model, we approach our participants with a trauma informed approach to make sure all participants feel heard, engaged and confident to complete requirements for their High School education or securing employment. One student that has overcome significant hurdles to success is Jaiden.
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Staff Interview: Heidi Phillips
Tri-County Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG) has been passionate about expanding our services to as many students as we can in Ohio since our inception in 1987. Career Specialist Heidi Phillips, who has been with JOG for four years now, was one of the biggest helps in rolling out our programming in Trumbull County. When we came into the Trumbull area, Niles McKinley High School was the first district we joined, at which Heidi leads the JOG program.
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JOG the Web: Out of School Program
When thinking about what we do at Tri-County Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG), most people think of our in-school programs. Though those are very important, so is our out-of-school program. Not every participant we work with is a “traditional” student. Some have dropped out and are looking to obtain their GED. Some have graduated and are looking for career assistance. But most are somewhere in-between.
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JOG the Web: Summer Work 2023
Employment is a top priority here at Tri-County Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG). We work with our participants to promote learning about different work environments by helping them find in-field work experiences with real-world employers. It’s through close partnerships that we are able to supply work experiences to participants interested in applicable career paths.
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Student Success Stories: Maggie
At Tri-County Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG) we strive to try to help youth actualize their dreams by helping them learn steps on how to get there. Maggie is a special case where she knew exactly what she wanted to do in life, but she needed support to achieve her dream of working with children. When Maggie came to JOG, she told her Career Specialist, Cindy Nort, that she needed help to help her achieve her goals of graduating with her diploma and starting her dream job!
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Staff Interview: Matt Turner
Hard work is one of the driving factors in what push Tri-County Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG) staff to do their best for our participants. Matt Turner is a great example of exactly that. Matt has been a key part of our operations in Trumbull County since he joined JOG in July of 2020, his first job in his field out of college. He explained, “Starting a new job during the COVID-19 pandemic was a crazy time. It was like we had to learn the job one way, and, when COVID-19 began to wind down, we had to learn a whole new way.” He said his experience was unique in that he worked with all of his participants virtually for roughly a year.
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JOG the Web: Career Development Conference (CDC) & Career Expo 2023
A key part of our goal here at Tri-County Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG) is to help youth overcome barriers to success, especially in future careers. We strive every day to be known as a “one-stop success shop,” offering a holistic continuum of guidance, leadership development, social services, and employment opportunities to prepare the next generation of in-school and out-of-school youth, ages 14 to 24, for success at work, at home and as leaders in their communities.
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JOG the Web: JOG in the Community
When you think of Tri-County Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG), you probably think of our in-school services or even the after-school club. You may be surprised to hear that we are doing much more than that to help give back to our community! From volunteer hours to mentoring and even sponsoring events, we are here to give back to the communities that support our mission. Here are a few other ways JOG is involved in our community.
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Student Success Stories: Breanna
At Tri-County Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG) we strive to try to help youth to achieve their goals, both educational and career-oriented. In the case of Breanna, she came to us with strong career and educational aspirations.
