JAG Indy

For Lilliana Mendoza, JAG Indy's Outstanding Senior for 2025, the program has not just given her "a place to be her best", but has also provided the support she's need to develop her leadership skills and find her pathway to a rewarding career after graduation.

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Yesterday, over 100 Indianapolis high school students convened for the JAG Indy Regional Career Development Conference. Each student utilized the employability skills they have learned in their JAG classrooms during the year to compete in various career focused challenges.

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For more than 15 years, the ReadUP program from our partners at the United Way of Central Indiana has been sending volunteers into elementary schools to read with students.

Check out the impact on former student, Mykah Coleman, who is studying to be a teacher because of her experience.

She was a ReadUP student more than a decade ago. Now, Mykah Coleman is studying to become a teacher. — United Way of Central Indiana United Way of Central Indiana’s ReadUP program helps students get on track with grade-level literacy

Yesterday, JAG Specialists from 12 Marion County schools, and several select students from each, gathered at the Indiana Army National Guard Lawrence Armory, for the 2023 JAG Indy Leadership Development Conference. This all day event was filled with breakout sessions, professional development, an address from keynote speaker City-County Councillor La Keisha Jackson and even an outdoor obstacle course courtesy of the National Guard.

To learn more about JAG Indy and its work to help high school students achieve success through graduation, visit: https://employindy.org/youth-services/jag

Yesterday, a group of JAG Indy students from George Washington High School and Crispus Attucks High School had the privilege of attending a financial literacy event, put on by Regions Bank, that featured a walk-through of the classic board game, LIFE. During the exercise, students formed a budget based on salaries and housing prices as well as cellphone, utility, and the always dreaded, "unexpected expenses."

Regions also announced that it will be making a $30,000 donation to JAG Indiana to help the program develop new leadership opportunities for JAG students throughout Indiana.

Congratulations to the JAG students for a successful Initiation and Installation ceremony! These JAG officers and members will do tremendous service to their program and community throughout the school year! Kudos! 🎉🎊🎈

91 JAG students participated today in a day of both learning and fun activities at Victory Field. The event was hosted by the Indianapolis Indians and Regions Bank and included a company tour, career exploration, financial literacy session, and an informative Q&A about careers in sports by Dwayne Underwood Jr., a pitcher for the Indians and Pittsburgh Pirates.

The event was attended by JAG students from Decatur Central High School, George Washington High School, North Central High School, Renaissance School and the Indiana School for the Deaf. If you're interested in learning more about JAG and how to join, please visit employindy.org/youth-services/jag/.

This weekend partners with Chase Bank are hosting a Youth Summit at IUPUI to help young people gain financial literacy, career education and more! Lunch is provided! Don’t miss out on this great event! Email [email protected] with questions on how to attend!

This afternoon, EmployIndy and JAG Indy had the privilege of gathering at Victory Field to celebrate our JAG senior class at our annual JAG Senior Send-Off!

JAG Indy provides students the opportunity to develop the personal, leadership, and employability skills they need for success after high school. And for a full year after graduation, JAG students receive support and contact from their Specialists and the JAG team as they offer assistance transitioning into the workforce and/or furthering their education.

Today's activities included a financial education session with Regions Bank, a player Q&A with the Indianapolis Indians, an awards ceremony and more.

Learn more about JAG Indy by visiting: https://employindy.org/youth-services/jag/

Congratulations to the JAG Indy team on all the accolades received at the JAG State Training Seminar this week! This team was recognized for earning the ‘6 of 6’ award outcomes along with longevity awards for Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Young, and Mrs. Vea-Smith. Special shout out to Ms. Commissiong from for being honored as one of the State’s Outstanding Specialists of the Year! The passion and dedication of this team is relentless and inspiring when it comes to serving our JAG Indy students!