At last week’s Chamber Connect Meeting, Stephanie Chambliss brought an invitation to the community—Caldwell County High School’s JAG program is reaching out, eager to welcome new partners to join their mission and make a difference for local students.
Back in November, the Fine Arts building at the local high school buzzed with excitement as educators, students, and community members came together to celebrate the launch of the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program. The special event featured a ceremony and an official ribbon-cutting, marking the beginning of new opportunities for local students.
At the meeting, Chambliss, JAG Specialist at the high school, explained that her role is to guide students toward success after graduation and make a pathway together—whether they choose college, trade school, employment, or the military.
click to download audioShe noted that JAG focuses on three main areas, including learning and trauma-informed care.
click to download audioThe third focus is community engagement, which Chambliss said is why she spoke at the meeting, because she needs community partnerships.
click to download audioChambliss shared that JAG Across Kentucky runs more than 70 programs with a 99% graduation rate, which she noted is especially high given the challenges many students face. She added that she continues to support students for a year after graduation, checking in monthly to offer help, whether it’s a letter of recommendation, clothes for an interview, or other support. Chambliss emphasized that JAG students are never left on their own after they graduate.
Chambliss invites any business interested in partnering with the JAG program or those with questions to contact her at the high school.
