Improving Young Lives Forever

JAGTN Gives Students an EDGE and a PLAN

A CCTE program for this generation needed now more than ever

The mission of JAG Tennessee (formerly Jobs For Tennessee Graduates JTG) is to guide this generation of students, empowering them with the essential skills to excel in employability, education, and life.

JAGTN is an affiliate of Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) and is a non-profit organization. Jobs for Tennessee Graduates is one of JAG’s longest serving affiliates, launched in 1981 under Governor Lamar Alexander. It was exclusively state funded until 2013. Since then, diverse funding sources (school districts, private businesses, and regional nonprofits) have allowed JAGTN to thrive in 42 schools in 30 counties throughout Tennessee. In 2014, JAGTN was approved as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which includes a high level board of directors.

The results are in - JAGTN helps make young people employable.

Amya Williams, Westwood High School Class of 2023

“The personal growth I have experienced during my time in the program has been nothing short of incredible. I have become more confident in my ability to work with others, and I have gained a greater understanding of the importance of teamwork. I have also become more aware of the importance of self-care and taking care of my mental health. During this program, I met successful people who gave me and my classmates insight on what it takes to flourish and prosper. Meeting with these people has also inspired me to be the absolute best version of myself from now on. I have learned to be more mindful of my thoughts and feelings, and I have become more aware of how my actions and words can affect those around me.”

Who We Are

JAG Tennessee (JAGTN), an affiliate of Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG), is a non-profit organization dedicated to stewarding high school students toward graduation with follow through toward post-secondary education and/or job opportunities.

Our data consistently shows - year after year - that JAGTN students perform better academically, graduate at higher rates, and see higher positive outcomes than their peers, both nationally and in Tennessee.

By the Numbers

Success Stories

Our highly-trained Specialists track JAGTN graduates for one calendar year to ensure they are staying on track with their chosen path into a career or college.

Principal’s Perspective

Williamson County’s Fairview High School has one of the longest-running JAGTN programs in the state. We sat down with principal and former FHS JAGTN alum Chris Butler to talk about the program’s impact on his career and the continued impacts on the community he serves.

Join our 2024-2025 Launch List!

Interested in bringing a JAGTN program to your area? Fill out the information below, and we will be in touch to help you launch the best post-secondary preparatory program in Tennessee!

“JTG allows you to find exactly what you want to do and how to do it. Without JTG, I would not be attending college in the fall.”

— Ellis Rowe, Centennial High School


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