JAG Youth Program

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About the Program

If you are a high school student and want to pursue a brighter future, Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) is for you!

Through training, mentoring, and placement services, we prepare young people for employment or post-secondary training/education after high school. Our mission is not just to keep young people in school through graduation; we also provide work-based learning experiences that will lead to career advancement opportunities and a more rewarding future.

Student Benefits

Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) carefully selects qualified students for the program through an advisory committee composed of high school faculty, administrators, school counselors, and the JAG program manager.

Brightpoint JAG helps students complete diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) requirements, enter into post-secondary education or military service, obtain job-related skills, and remain employed full-time after graduation.

Other program benefits include:

Participating Schools:
  • ACE Academy
  • Allen County Learning Academy
  • Angola
  • Central Noble
  • Columbia City
  • DeKalb
  • Heritage
  • Huntington North
  • Manchester
  • New Haven
  • North Side
  • Northrop
  • Snider
  • South Side
  • Wayne
  • West Noble

JAG is sponsored by Brightpoint and is funded by Northeast Indiana Works. This WIOA Title 1-funded program is an equal opportunity program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can start the enrollment process for JAG by reaching out to the JAG Specialist at your high school, choosing it as an elective for your class schedule, or talking to your guidance counselor about putting it on your schedule.

There is an enrollment process that involves collecting documents like birth certificate, social security card, and proof of income. However, household income will not affect eligibility for JAG.

No, college credits are not earned for being in JAG. Students can, however, earn one elective credit per semester that applies toward their graduation.

No, JAG is for any student who wants, needs or can benefit from the JAG program. JAG has services to assist every student, no matter where they are in their academic journey.

Eligibility

Counties Served

Allen, DeKalb, Grant, Huntington, Noble, Steuben, and Whitley.

Eligibility

  • Household income is a factor; however, it won’t disqualify candidates.
  • Must attend a participating high school (see above).

Next Steps

Apply Now

Step One: Download and complete application.

Step Two: Contact Brightpoint or a JAG program manager at (260) 423-3546, ext. 287.

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Call (260) 423-3546 or 1-800-589-3506

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