NEWS
Cody Fitch Gives Back Through Mentorship
We believe success comes full circle—and few stories reflect that more than iJAG alum Cody Fitch. In honor of National Volunteer Week, we’re proud to highlight Cody’s continued commitment to supporting students and strengthening iJAG Nation.
Work-Based Learning: Iowa’s Competitive Advantage
This is a three-part thought leadership series that advocates and showcases the impact of work-based learning in Iowa.
Iowa’s economic future will not be determined by chance. It will be shaped by the decisions we make today about how we prepare young people for work—and how deeply businesses choose to engage in that preparation.
iJAG Receives Grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa for Innovative Career Learning Solutions
Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) announces it has received a grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa (Variety) for innovative career learning solutions. The statewide nonprofit organizations leverage grant funding to introduce Virtual Reality (VR) headsets in select iJAG classrooms to adapt and support the ever-changing needs of students.
Broadlawns Boosts Career Certainty
iJAG senior Arianna Johnson has entered her final year at Hoover High School in Des Moines with peace of mind knowing she has a plan after graduation that will continue to put her on a path to a career she’s passionate about.
Exploring Possibilities, Building a Career
When Waukee High School graduate Josh Knight joined iJAG, he discovered opportunities that helped him turn curiosity into a career. Through career exploration and the Build My Future Bootcamp, Josh gained the skills and connections that led to his job with Mediacom.
Hy-Vee Renews $50,000 Commitment to Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates, Strengthening Pathways to Iowa Careers
Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) announced today that Hy-Vee, Iowa’s largest private employer, is renewing its commitment to Iowa students with a $50,000 donation to support iJAG programming, which features in-school, work-based, and community experiences that help students discover, plan, and prepare for a career.