Jobs for Americas Graduates a special briefing for

Jobs for America’s Graduates a special briefing for: Missouri Association For Workforce Development Conference April 24, 2019

Delivering on: Graduation • Jobs • College Enrollment • 39 years in operation • Serving the students who have experienced significant life challenges to both graduating from high school and entering the workforce • 1, 250 locations; 35 states; serving more than 72, 000 youth last year • 1. 25 million youth served and we are just getting started!

Impact Jobs for America’s Graduates 1 Provides consistent 90% plus graduation rates 2 Doubles the rates this population secures jobs 3 Nearly doubles the rates of higher education enrollment & completion 4 Triples the rates of securing full-time jobs 3

Addressing Key National Issues 1 JAG achieves Common Core as well as College and Career-Ready Standards. 2 JAG dramatically reduces the dropout rate in participating schools. 3 JAG targets the highest unemployment category in the nation and highest rate of unemployment for teenagers in America's history. 4 JAG achieves both expanded access and college completions for first-generation college students. 4

Performance Outcomes JAG Classes of 2016 -2017 Outcomes Goals 2017 2016 Graduation Rate 90% 95% Positive Outcomes Rate 80% 85% 84% Employment Rate 60% 64% 63% Full-Time Jobs Rate Full-Time Placement Rate Further Education Rate 60% 77% 75% 80% 91% 90% N/A 44% 43%

Governors Lead the Way on the JAG Board of Directors Vice Chair, Governor John Bel Edwards (D) Louisiana Governor Doug Ducey (R) Arizona Governor Matt Bevin (R) Kentucky Governor Asa Hutchinson (R) Arkansas Governor Phil Bryant (R) Mississippi Governor Ken Mapp (I) Virgin Islands Governor Steve Bullock (D) Montana Governor Jeff Colyer (R) Kansas Chair Governor Eric Holcomb (R) Indiana Governor Kim Reynolds (R) Iowa Governor Chris Sununu (R) 6 New Hampshire

The Newest JAG National Board of Directors Governor Member Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson Recipients of the 2018 JAG National Founders Award 7

Board of Directors “Tri. Partisan” Chaired by Governors Senior Leaders 11 Governors (most Governors on any board in the nation): ✓ 8 Republican ✓ 2 Democratic ✓ 1 Independent VP Mike Pence, former JAG Vice Chair Mobilizing federal and state resources: “breaking down the silos” ADM • Ally • American Staffing Assn. • AT&T • Entergy • GE • HCA • Mc. Donald’s • Shell • Synchrony Financial • Tyson Foods 8

Partners

National Network 2017 -18 10

JAG Model Program Applications Middle School Program (7 th & 8 th grades) Multi-Year Program Student engagement model for high school students (9 th to 12 th grades) Senior Program High school seniors only Alternative Education Focus for students unable to be served in a traditional school program (9 th to 12 th grades) Out-of-School Program School re-engagement model for youth ages 16 -24 years College Success Program Helping students with barriers to their success to complete a college credential

State Affiliates Statewide Operating Affiliate of JAG National Rigorous Process & Outcome Standards Separate Non -Profits State Agencies State & local leaders; locally recruited staff Ensure effectiveness & compliance with 38 -year tested JAG Model 2/3 of states operate as a nonprofit; employ and deploy JAG Specialists in the schools 1/3 operate through a state agency and deploy JAG Specialists in the schools 12

Sources of Funding State Legislatures Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Community Development Block Grants Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre. ETS) Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Delta Regional Authority (DRA) Local School Funding Corporate, Community Foundation, and other private sector support 13

Why does JAG work? 14

The JAG Model in the Schools Goal s Graduation Employment College • The Basics • JAG Specialists: Accountable for 35 -45 students; e-NDMS • One class period a day ; 36 weeks plus summer (120 hrs. ) • JAG National Curriculum: 3781 employment competencies • Project Based Learning teaching methodology • Engagement • Employer marketing and job development • Engagement with senior leaders: Governors • Chief State School Officers • business leaders • community leaders Motivation • JAG Career Association : Develop, practice & refine employability, leadership & teaming skills • 12 months of follow-up after graduation • Activities : field trips • guest speakers • job shadowing • mentors • tutors • service-learning, community-based projects 15

Class of 2017 Positive Outcomes 16

Positive Outcomes for JAGMissouri Class of 2015 through Class of 2017 17

• Students can be referred by their counselor, teacher, administrator Selection of a JAG student is unique! • A student must possess a minimum of 5 indicators • A student can have any combination of the listed indicators • Consider classroom balance when placing students in the program (a mixture of academic, environmental, and personal barriers to success). We want to avoid a “dumping ground”. • 10% Top – 40% Middle – 50% Bottom 18

Indicators for Enrollment in JAG Academic Barriers Physical & Psychological Barriers One or more grades behind peers Has repeated a grade in high school Low academic performance Basic Skills Deficient Limited English Proficiency Record of Excessive Absences Record of Suspensions Has Dropped Out of School Previously Special Education Certified Lacks Motivation or Maturity to Pursue Education/Career Goals Emotional Disorder which impairs education Has a Disability or Health Problems that Impair Education Environmental Barriers Work Related Barriers Mother/Father did not graduate from high school Mother/Father does not work Pregnant or Parenting Documented Alcohol or Substance Abuse Convicted of a Criminal Offense Record of Violent Behavior Homeless Lack of Reliable Transportation Child Care Needs Foster Care Child of Incarcerated Parent Child of Migrant Worker Economically Disadvantaged (Public Assistance/TANF, Free Lunch) Has Inadequate or No work experience Lacks Marketable Occupational Skills Other Extreme Low Self Esteem Lack of support at home First Generation College Student Any other area that may keep a student from being successful at school 19

DESE on JAG Course Number - Elective Toward Graduation 994020 - Life Skills 994012 - Study Skills 994210 - At Risk 997000 - Career Exploration Program Requirement for JAG Specialist Any certificate at the appropriate grade level 20

JAG Competencies Senior & Multi-Year Middle School • Career Development • Job Attainment • Job Survival • Basic Skill Development • Leadership and Self Development • Personal Skills • Life Survival • Workplace Skills • Supplemental Competencies • Self-Understanding • Communications • Organizational Skills • Study Skills • Decision-Making • Character Development • Dreamwork • Negotiations • Career Based Learning 21

Participating Schools 2018 -19 40 Programs in 29 Schools Arcadia Valley High School in Ironton Bismarck High School Bolivar High School Caruthersville High School Central Academy of Excellence in the Kansas City Public School District Central (Park Hills) Middle School and Two High School Cohorts Charleston High School East Carter Middle School and High School East Prairie Middle School and High School Farmington Middle School and High School Hayti Middle School and High School Hillsboro Middle School and High School Jennings Education Training School (JETS) in the Jennings School District Jennings High School Kennett High School Lebanon Hillcrest Education Center Mexico Alternative High School Normandy High School Plato High School Portageville Middle School and High School Risco Middle School and High School Riverview Gardens High School Roosevelt High School in the St. Louis Public School District South Pemiscot Middle School and High School Study High School, in the Springfield Public School District Sumner High School in the St. Louis Public School District Vashon High School in the St. Louis Public School District West County High School in Leadwood West Plains High School and Zizzer Pride Academy 22

JAG-Missouri Board of Directors Co-Chairs Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson Vice Chair John Sondag – Retired President – AT&T Missouri Board Goals 50 Schools by 2020 -21 100 schools by 2024 -25 Visit www. JAG-Missouri. org 23

JAG-Missouri Board of Directors Board Leadership • • The Honorable Mike Parson – Co-Chair Governor of Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson – Co-Chair First Members Barry Bean – President, Bean & Bean Cotton Company Jim Buford – President & CEO, Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis (Retired) The Honorable Shalonn “Kiki” Curls – Missouri State Senator Mike Hart – Midwest President, Regions Bank Lady of Missouri Doug Hayter – Executive Director, Missouri Association of School Administrators John Sondag – Vice Chair President of Peter Herschend – Co-Founder & Co-Owner Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation AT&T Missouri (Retired) Dr. Mike Nietzel – Secretary-Treasurer Senior Advisor to Governor, Deputy Director of the MO Dept of Mental Health and University President (Retired) Stan Johnson – Superintendent & Assistant Commissioner Missouri DESE (Retired) Linda Lenza – Sr. Vice President, Market Manger, Enterprise Business & Community Engagement, Bank of America Melissa Randol, Esq. – Executive Director, Missouri School Boards’ Association Dr. Sheila Stern – Vice President, Care Excellence Clinical Professional Development, Ascension The Honorable Carrie Tergin – Mayor of Jefferson City, Owner of Carrie’s Hallmark Jimmy Williams Jr. – President & CEO, Estel Foods, Inc. DBA Mc. Donald’s 24 Melissa Woltkamp – Manger of Workforce Programs & Services, MO Dept of Economic Development

Annual Investment Estimated annual cost $60, 000 Including salary and benefits, trips and special events, and other operating expenses Estimated annual grant from JAG-Missouri $30, 000 (approximately half of total) Which may be used to reimburse JAG-related expenses 25

Partnership Opportunities Time. . . Talent. . . Treasure Job-Related • Part-time jobs during school year • Full-time jobs during summer • Transportation to jobs • Guaranteed interview (not job) for JAG students Career Exploration • Job shadowing • Internships • Registered apprenticeships • Field trips • Career fairs 26

Partnership Opportunities Resources and Relationships • Guest speakers • Resume writing/review • Mock interviews • Mentoring • Volunteering Financial Support • For: specific schools/regions, special events, individual JAG students, operational expenses • Sources: grants, fundraising, WIOA, Pre-ETS, SNAP, other 27

For more information…… Paul Kincaid Executive Director Headquartered in Springfield Paul@Kincaid. Communications. com (417) 425 -5139 Heather Mulford Interim Program Manger St. Louis Metropolitan Area hmmulford@gmail. com (417) 505 -8104 28