Opinion | Proven program brings new hope, opportunity to young people By ERIC G. MACKEY and DIONNE WELLS HEDRINGTON Schools across the nation are facing some of the most daunting issues in public education in the nation’s history. The impacts stemming from the pandemic are numerous and pervasive: massive learning loss, student disengagement, and –
Jobs for Alabama’s Students once again received the prestigious 5 of 5 Award.The recognition, bestowed by Jobs for America’s Graduates, recognizes the achievements and success of our Alabama JAG programs.Alabama surpassed the national goal in each of 5 key performance goals, including:-Graduation rate of JAG participants-Total civilian job placement and military
Dee-1 has dedicated his entire life to changing the world for the better. Along the way, he has carved out a unique niche in the business community as an acclaimed rapper, mathematics teacher, financial literacy expert, public speaker, and social influencer. Born and raised in New Orleans, Dee combines the
The Hale County College & Career Academy JAG program recently held a successful Breast Cancer Awareness Month event at their campus. Centered around the theme of “Cruising for Cancer,” they were able to raise awareness and money to support breast cancer research and finding a cure. Great job Ms. Monica Bates and the JAG
Russell County High School JAG was recently featured on its local news to celebrate the program and its 100% graduate rate for the last two years. Congratulations to JAG Specialist, Samantha Shoup, and all the JAG students for your success!
Jazmin Klaber, a 2020 Senior from Lauderdale County High School, has been selected as a recipient of the 2020 T-Mobile Kenneth M. Smith Scholarship! T-Mobile provided National Jobs for America’s Graduates with additional scholarship funds as a result of the T-Mobile #tossyourcap challenge! She is indeed special because only twenty-seven additional JAG graduates were selected
