Jobs for America's Graduates

Name

Jobs for America's Graduates

Legal name

Jobs for America's Graduates, Inc.

Website

https://jag.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: JAG receives federal funding through programs like the Department of Labor's Workforce Pathways for Youth grant ($3.3 million awarded). Government partnerships at federal, state, and local levels provide significant funding.
2. Foundation Grants: Grants from foundations like American Student Assistance ($8.48 million to 13 youth-serving nonprofits), Dollar General Literacy Foundation ($100,000), Annie E. Casey Foundation, Lumina Foundation, and others support program expansion.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate partners provide funding and support through sponsorships, grants, and employee engagement. Partners include AT&T (over $13 million since 2008), Boeing ($1 million), Synchrony ($1.5 million+ since 2015), Microsoft, ADM, and many others.
4. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals supporting youth workforce development programs. JAG holds Charity Navigator Four-Star rating and Candid Gold Seal of Transparency.
5. Event Sponsorships: National events including NCDC, NTS, NSLA, and EDGE Conference are sponsored by corporate partners, generating revenue and engagement opportunities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) delivers an all-inclusive youth workforce development program known as The JAG Advantage™, combining trauma-informed care, project-based learning, and employer engagement. The program is delivered as elective classes for credit by trained Specialists in high schools, middle schools, and after-school programs across 37 states, with 12 months of post-graduation follow-up support and access to a network of 19,000+ employer partners.

Product overview

Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) is a national nonprofit organization offering a unified program called The JAG Advantage™ — an all-inclusive workforce development model that combines Trauma-Informed Care, Project-Based Learning, and Employer Engagement. The core program is delivered through elective classes taught by Specialists in high schools, middle schools, and after-school settings, supported by internal technology platforms including JAGForce (data and learning management system), JAGForce+ CRM (partner and affiliate relationship management), HEADRUSH (student enrollment and tracking), and Genius (program management). JAG also operates the student-led JAG Career Association (JAGCA) with its Competitive Events Program, and runs four major annual events: the National Career Development Conference (NCDC), National Training Seminar (NTS), National Student Leadership Academy (NSLA), and EDGE Conference. Programs serve middle school students (grades 6-8), high school students (grades 9-12), and out-of-school youth (ages 16-24).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The JAG Advantage™
• High School Program Program for 9th to 12th graders recruited in 8th grade to attend JAG instructional classes, building job skills, hands-on experience, and one year of post-graduation support services for transition into career and post-secondary education.
• Middle School Program Program for 6th to 8th graders providing counseling, skills development, career association membership, and experiential learning to improve academic performance, behavior, attendance, and self-esteem prior to high school.
• Out-of-School Program Program for youth ages 16-24 who have left the traditional school system, providing counseling, employability and technical skills development, professional association, job development, and job placement services to complete a high school diploma or GED.
• JAG Career Association (JAGCA) Student-led career association providing leadership development, career preparation, competitive events, civic awareness, and service learning opportunities for JAG students nationwide.
• JAGCA Competitive Events Program Competition program allowing JAGCA members to demonstrate personal, leadership, and employability skills through events including Career Preparation, Employability Skills, Financial Literacy, Prepared Speaking, Business Plan, Creative Decision Making, Project-Based Learning Showcase, Knowledge Bowl, Outstanding Chapter, and National Service Project.
• National Career Development Conference (NCDC) Annual pinnacle conference where JAG youth demonstrate skills, explore career options, connect with employers, and compete in competitive events; held each April-May with 1,000+ student attendees and employer networking.
• National Training Seminar (NTS) Annual professional development experience for JAG Specialists, managers, trainers, and administrators from across the United States, offering skill development and networking opportunities.
• National Student Leadership Academy (NSLA) Capstone leadership experience for JAG Career Association state officers and local chapter leaders offering immersive experiential learning, real-world application, and professional networking in Washington, DC.
• EDGE Conference Nation's premier education-to-employment conference for practitioners at the intersection of youth voice, employer needs, and systems change, featuring Labs, Immersions, Workshops, and Sandbox sessions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% high school graduation rate for JAG seniors vs 85% national average
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• LinkedIncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2024LinkedIn's Social Impact Team provided 7,000 LinkedIn Premium codes to JAG students nationwide. Codes unlock advanced job search features, InMail capabilities, exclusive job listings, and LinkedIn Learning courses for career development.
• Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024ADM partnered with JAG through ADM Cares to provide significant contribution and agribusiness exposure for students. Funds supported employer engagement with ADM employees across several JAG affiliates. ADM board member Jennifer Weber (CHRO) provides support.
• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018JAG and Microsoft enhanced their partnership aligned with Microsoft's Skills and Employability initiative. JAG students in Fresno and San Diego, CA received industry-recognized Microsoft Certifications in Excel, Database concepts, and more. Partnership supports students preparing for data analyst positions.
• EntergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntergy partnered with JAG to provide workforce readiness boot camps, EEI test preparation, career exploration, and professional networking. Students completing the EEI Boot Camp had 79% higher success rate on industry assessments. Entergy CEO Drew Marsh engages directly with JAG students.
• SHRMmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) partners with JAG on events and workforce development initiatives. Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM President and CEO, serves on the JAG board of directors.
• Lowe'smajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLowe's partners with JAG to support workforce development and career readiness programs through event sponsorships and employer engagement.
• WeyerhaeusermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeyerhaeuser partners with JAG through event sponsorships and workforce development initiatives.
• Bank of AmericamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBank of America partners with JAG through financial support and workforce development initiatives.
• Regions BankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegions Bank partners with JAG through event sponsorships and career development programs.
• ValvolinemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerValvoline partners with JAG through event sponsorships including NCDC and EDGE Conference.
• Habitat for Humanity NorthwestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHabitat for Humanity Northwest partners with JAG students on community service projects, including building homes for families in need. JAG students at South Pemiscot High School participated in home construction.
• Umóⁿhoⁿ Nation Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUmóⁿhoⁿ Nation Public Schools partners with JAG Nebraska to operate a community garden project. Students grow 11,000 square feet of produce, learning agriculture, entrepreneurship, and employability skills while addressing food desert issues.
• Nebraska Vocational RehabilitationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with JAG Nebraska and Umóⁿhoⁿ Nation Public Schools on the community garden initiative.
• The Center for Rural AffairsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with JAG Nebraska on the Umóⁿhoⁿ Nation community garden project.
• United Way of the MidlandsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with JAG Nebraska on the Umóⁿhoⁿ Nation community garden and youth development initiatives.
• City of TollesoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Tolleson partners with JAG Arizona on the JAG Works program, providing comprehensive career path development, employer partnerships, and post-graduation support. 93% graduation rate and 95% positive outcomes achieved.
• Salt River Project (SRP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRP partners with JAG Arizona to provide local investment in schools, demonstrating lasting impact on communities through career development and workforce readiness programs.
• GE VernovaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNate Bailey, VP Chief Talent Officer at GE Vernova, serves on the JAG board of directors.
• Silver Creek PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdward R. Schmidt, President and CEO of Silver Creek Partners, serves on the JAG board of directors.
• National Urban LeaguemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarc H. Morial, President and CEO of National Urban League, serves on the JAG board of directors as Advisory member. Dennis Serrette, EVP & CDO at National Urban League, also serves on the board.
• General AtomicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinden Blue, Vice Chairman of General Atomics, serves on the JAG board of directors as Advisory member.
• HCA HealthcareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaura DeMotte, Group VP of Human Resources at HCA Healthcare, serves on the JAG board of directors.
• Southern Research GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDan Davis, Founder of Southern Research Group, serves on the JAG board of directors.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Year Up: National workforce development nonprofit serving young adults ages 18-29 with career training, employer partnerships, and post-program support. Highly comparable to JAG's employer-engagement model but focused on the older youth/adult segment.
• City Year: National nonprofit placing young adults in schools to support student attendance, behavior, and course performance. Comparable youth-development mission, school-based delivery model, and federal/corporate funding mix.
• NAF (National Academy Foundation): National nonprofit that builds career academies in high schools with industry-themed curricula, employer engagement, and work-based learning. Directly comparable model delivering career-focused education within school systems.
• Bottom Line: Nonprofit providing college access and career development advising to first-generation students from low-income backgrounds. Comparable mission around post-secondary success and youth workforce outcomes.
• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing tuition-free technology training and career development to adults from underserved communities. Comparable workforce development and employer pipeline mission, though focused on tech careers and adult learners.
• SkillsUSA: National nonprofit serving middle school, high school, and college students preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations. Comparable youth workforce development mission with school-based delivery and competitive events structure.
• INROADS: Nonprofit providing internship and corporate career pipeline pathways for high-achieving young people from underserved communities. Comparable corporate-partnership-led workforce development model targeting youth outcomes.

Regional players

• Jobs for Delaware's Graduates (JAG Delaware): State affiliate and predecessor organization that gave rise to JAG National. Operates the same program model within Delaware and serves as the foundational state affiliate in JAG's network.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Large national youth development nonprofit serving millions of youth with career readiness, education, and life skills programming. Comparable in scale and donor model, but with a broader mission beyond workforce development.
• National Urban League: Major civil rights and workforce development nonprofit serving African American and urban communities through education, job training, and economic empowerment programs. Overlapping target population and employer engagement model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jagnational
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/NationalJAG
• Facebookfacebook.com/jagnational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jobs-for-america%27s-graduates-jag-

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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