Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) Indiana, administered by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and overseen regionally by Northeast Indiana Works, reached a 97% graduation rate for the 2023-24 school year, higher than the overall state average.
While in pursuit of doubling its program count by 2025, JAG Indiana also received national recognition as a JAG “6 of 6” award recipient at the Annual JAG National Training Seminar in Las Vegas. The 6-of-6 Award is bestowed by JAG National to state programs exceeding six goals relating to graduation rates, postsecondary education, job placement and other significant milestones. This is the third program cycle JAG Indiana has received the honor.
“JAG works,” DWD Commissioner Richard Paulk said. “It’s as simple as that. JAG Indiana makes a difference in students’ lives. JAG Indiana provides support in scholastic, career, and personal development matters. The results are more productive, and I truly believe, happier students who then join the workforce or move on to postsecondary education.”