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Jobs for Arizonas Graduates

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 860669709 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE B99Z · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.jagaz.org
revenue
$1.1M
expenses
$1.0M
net assets
$703K
employees
12
volunteers
130
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

To help young people stay in school and to acquire the academic, personal, leadership, and vocational skills they will need to be successful upon graduation.

profile · synthesized from sources

Jobs for Arizona's Graduates (JAG) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Arizona's youth through career readiness and life skills development. By utilizing a holistic approach that includes Project-Based Learning and Workforce Development, JAG prepares students for successful transitions from high school to post-secondary education and employment. The organization operates throughout Arizona.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $140K
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Career Development Conference
An annual event where students showcase their skills and gain experience in leadership and professional development.
Leadership Development Conference
A conference focused on enhancing leadership skills through workshops and team-building activities.
Middle School to High School Transition
A program designed to support students in their transition from middle school to high school, ensuring they are prepared for academic challenges.
The JAG Advantage
A holistic program that combines Project-Based Learning, Trauma-Informed Care, and Workforce Development to equip students with essential skills for success in school and careers.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • College Preparation & Empowerment Programs 3 activities
    • Postsecondary Education and Financial Aid Support
      Provides scholarships and support for postsecondary pathways, including access to financial aid and college opportunities, and offers intentional exposure to college campuses.
    • Postsecondary Pathway Support
      Provides scholarships and support for postsecondary pathways, including access to financial aid, college opportunities, and intentional exposure to college campuses and professionals. This also includes ongoing mentorship and support during the "Follow Up Phase" as students transition into college.
    • Postsecondary and Career Pathway Support
      Provides scholarships, financial aid access, and college opportunities, along with connecting students to workforce development opportunities including career pathways, internships, and mentorships. This includes intentional exposure to college campuses and professionals.
  • Career Pathways Development & Workforce Alignment 2 activities
    • Workforce Development and Career Connections
      Connects students with workforce development opportunities, including career pathways, internships, and mentorships, and hosts a Career Development Conference for students to demonstrate professional abilities to employers.
    • Workforce Development and Career Connections
      Connects students with workforce development opportunities, including career pathways, internships, and mentorships. The organization also hosts a Career Development Conference (CDC) where students demonstrate professional abilities to employers and educators, and facilitates student participation in national career development events.
  • College Transition Mentorship 1 activity
    • Post-Graduation Mentorship and Support
      Offers one-on-one guidance from JAG Specialists and consistent leadership development, providing ongoing mentorship and support to graduates for 12 months after high school as they transition into college or careers.
  • Uncategorized 12 activities
    • Career Development Conferences and Competitions
      Hosts Career Development Conferences (CDC) where students demonstrate professional abilities and compete in career development, leadership, and employability events at both state and national levels.
    • Legislative Education and Engagement
      Organizes a Legislative Day for students to visit the Arizona State Capitol, learn about lawmaking, and understand the legislative process, fostering civic engagement.
    • Post-Graduation Mentorship and Support
      Offers one-on-one guidance and consistent support from JAG Specialists to graduates for 12 months after high school, assisting their transition into college or employment.
    • Post-Graduation Mentorship and Support
      Offers one-on-one guidance and consistent support from JAG Specialists to graduates for 12 months after high school, assisting with their transition into full-time education, employment, or military service.
    • Postsecondary and Career Pathway Support
      Provides scholarships, financial aid access, college opportunities, and connections to workforce development, including career pathways, internships, and mentorships, to support students' transition to postsecondary education or employment.
    • School-Based Education and Workforce Preparation Programs
      Operates comprehensive school-based programs for middle school, high school, and out-of-school youth to help them stay in school, graduate, and prepare for college, career training, military service, and employment.
    • School-Based Workforce and Postsecondary Preparation Programs
      Operates comprehensive school-based programs for middle school, high school, and out-of-school youth to help them stay in school, graduate, and prepare for college, career training, military service, and employment. This includes one-on-one guidance from JAG Specialists and consistent leadership development, with 99% of graduates receiving support for 12 months after high school.
    • School-based Education and Workforce Preparation Programs
      Operates comprehensive school-based programs for middle school, high school, and out-of-school youth to help them stay in school, graduate, and prepare for college, career training, military service, and employment.
    • Student Leadership and Community Engagement Programs
      Develops student leadership and community engagement through service learning, leadership training programs, and conferences. This includes organizing a Legislative Day for students to visit the Arizona State Capitol and facilitating participation in national leadership academies and state events.
    • Student Leadership and Community Engagement Programs
      Develops student leadership and community engagement through service learning, leadership training programs, and participation in state and national events, including a Leadership Development Conference and Legislative Day.
    • Student Leadership and Community Engagement Programs
      Develops student leadership and community engagement through service learning, leadership training programs, and participation in state and national events. This includes organizing conferences and legislative visits.
    • Student Leadership and Professional Development
      Develops student leadership and community engagement through service learning, leadership training programs, and participation in state and national conferences, where students demonstrate professional abilities and meet with legislators.
financials · form 990 · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$1.13M
Contributions & grants$1.13M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.02M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$658K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$829K
Cash$739K
Investments$0
Liabilities$126K
Net assets$703K
Liquid reserves8.7 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Graciela Garcia Candia President 40 $120K
board members · 19
  • Alana Chavez Langdon — Vice Chair External Affairs
  • Ashlee Jensen — Director
  • Brianna DeGues — Director
  • Brittany Anderson — Director
  • Cathy McKee Olesen — Director
  • Fred Lockhart — Director
  • Hinrich Eylers — Director
  • Juan Gonzales — Vice Chair Internal Affairs
  • Kevin Walsh — Chair
  • Laura Friday — Director
  • Leah Hill — Director
  • Mark Garlieb — Director
  • Narrio Wright — Director
  • Noreen Bishop Hill — Treasurer
  • Orante Jenkins — Director
  • Robert Vertefeuille — Director
  • Shannon Ulmer — Secretary
  • Toni Broberg — Director
  • Vania Pacheco — Director
relationships · 21

who they work with

  • ABC15 News Partner — Featured a student's story about the program.
  • APS Partner — Monica Telles is a member of the JAG Board of Directors from APS.
  • ASU Partner — University where a JAG graduate is studying.
  • AZ Dept. of Economic Security Partner — Shannon Ulmer, Secretary of the JAG Board of Directors, is from AZ Dept. of Economic Security.
  • American Express Partner — Narrio Wright is a member of the JAG Board of Directors from American Express.
  • CareNational Partner — David Darnell is a member of the JAG Board of Directors from CareNational.
  • Choice Hotels Partner — Stefanie Vezzetti is a member of the JAG Board of Directors from Choice Hotels.
  • CommonSpirit Health Partner — Brittany Anderson is a member of the JAG Board of Directors from CommonSpirit Health.
  • Ironwood Ridge High School Partner — Dr. Oranté Jenkins is a member of the JAG Board of Directors from Ironwood Ridge High School.
  • JP Morgan Chase Partner — Noreen Bishop Hill, Treasurer of the JAG Board of Directors, is from JP Morgan Chase.
  • Paradise Valley Community College Partner — Dr. Brianna Degeus is a member of the JAG Board of Directors from Paradise Valley Community College.
  • Quarles & Brady, LLP Partner — Kevin Walsh, Chairman of the JAG Board of Directors, is from Quarles & Brady, LLP.
  • SRP Partner — Robert Vertefeuille is a member of the JAG Board of Directors from SRP.
  • University of Phoenix Partner — Collaborates on the LEADS program to support student career development.
  • University of Phoenix Partner — Dr. Hinrich Eylers is a member of the JAG Board of Directors from University of Phoenix.
  • University of Phoenix Partner — Offers the LEADS program in partnership with the University of Phoenix.
  • University of Phoenix Partner — Partner for the LEADS program.
  • University of Phoenix Partner — Partners on the LEADS program.
  • University of Phoenix LEADS Partner — Partner for a state officer program.
  • West Point High School Partner — Location where a student joined Jobs for Arizona's Graduates.
  • Wildfire AZ Partner — Linda Jensen is a member of the JAG Board of Directors from Wildfire AZ.