Vision: To empower Iowa’s youth to succeed, thrive, and become future-ready leaders.

Mission: To ensure a future Iowa where youth are resilient and well-prepared with skills, purpose, and opportunities. Through collaborative partnerships and innovative approaches, we bridge education and employment to build strong communities and unlock the potential of “Every Student. No Matter What!” This statement reflects our commitment to uplifting youth who may experience significant barriers to graduation, learning, and employability.

Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) is a statewide nonprofit organization and affiliate of the JAG Network. Our work receives bipartisan support from Governors and legislatures, corporate executives, and community leaders across the country. See the list of JAG Board of Directors members in Iowa and those serving nationally alongside JAG Board Chair Governor Kim Reynolds.

In Iowa, we are a leader in career development programming which includes leadership training, career education, individualized guidance, and employer engagement. We serve as an essential bridge between education and the workplace to help young people discover, plan, and prepare for the future. 

Our organization has 25 years of trusted expertise in unlocking student potential thanks to growing relationships with public and private partners that include schools, employers, volunteers, legislators, and donors. Together, we are building resilient, future-ready leaders of the next generation.