The North Judson-San Pierre school board approved a memorandum of understanding between the NJ-SP School Corporation and the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board when they met Tuesday night.
According to information provided by Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin, the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board, or WorkOne, oversees the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program in Indiana High Schools. The agreement between the school and the organization is in line with complying with recent changes to graduation requirements.
Dr. Zupin shared that the program aims to have participants complete their high school diploma, attain employable skills and receive assistance in pursuing post-secondary education and securing quality entry-level jobs, leading to career advancement opportunities.
The JAG program at NJ-SP would include a classroom specialist who would teach courses in leadership skills, academic problems, life skills, personal skills and socio-economic barriers. Program staff would also work to provide job placement services. As participants of the JAG program, NJ-SP students will practice speaking and team skills as well volunteerism and community action.
WorkOne would finance the specialist or teacher, while North Judson-San Pierre would provide the classroom space and support field trips and other activities.
