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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CAREER CONNECTIONS
Support is provided for students to overcome academic barriers from both inside and outside of the classroom and those who have graduated but are lacking the essential occupational or basic skills required for successful entry into the workforce at a livable wage. Our clients aspire to attain a high school diploma or its educational equivalent and/or develop marketable skills, encompassing both basic and occupational training, leading to quality job opportunities. The comprehensive programming incorporates personalized one-on-one and group tutoring, life skills training, soft skills development, as well as leadership and workforce training.
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BUILD REAL WORLD SKILLS
SCHOOL-TO-CAREERS/ DROPOUT PREVENTION SERVICES
Focusing on high school students facing challenges related to graduation and a smooth transition to the workforce, this program offers comprehensive support. It encompasses life skills, communication, and workforce development training, along with carefully planned summer activities and valuable youth work experience opportunities throughout the program year. The program further ensures sustained impact through an intensive 12-month follow-up for all participants, featuring regular monthly contact and dedicated career/post-secondary placement services.
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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.
OUR PLAN TO GET THERE
JOG’s Strategic Plan provides a clear roadmap for advancing our mission: helping youth with multiple barriers complete their education and successfully transition into employment or post-secondary training. Building on the success of our inaugural plan, we are deepening impact, expanding reach, and ensuring long-term sustainability. Our goals focus on strengthening core services, expanding employer partnerships, enhancing organizational capacity, and reinforcing board leadership. Guided by our principles of youth-centered focus, integrity, collaboration, diversity, and accountability, JOG remains committed to delivering measurable outcomes and continuous quality improvement. JOG is also actively developing its next strategic plan to carry this momentum forward.
