OVERCOMING BARRIERS
Planning for Success!
Jobs for Delaware Graduates is honored to be named the 2023 Superstar in Education & Training!
Our Mission
OUR MISSION
EDUCATE. EMPOWER. EMPLOY.
JDG’s mission is to enable students to achieve academic, career, personal and social success. Our goal is to help middle school and high school students by providing them with the skills they need to succeed in school, at work, and in life.
Middle School Program
Prepares students for high school through leadership and skills development, career association, and experiential learning.
High School Program
Prepares students for adulthood through social and career development, civic awareness, and post-graduate placement.
Work-based Learning Program
Prepares students for employment through in-class instruction and off-site job training with partnering businesses.
Powerful, Statewide Influence
JDG Program Model
Work-based Learning
Community Powered.
Student Centered.
Results Driven.
JDG's C.O.R.E. Internship Program helps students expand their work skills in a supportive and flexible environment. Through C.O.R.E., students are matched with employers based on career goals to receive skill-specific training in the workplace.
Featured
Community Involvement & Corporate Support
Career Catalyst Paving the Way
Thanks to our partners, JDG students receive an inside look at some of the most in-demand industries across the nation.
Christiana Care
Integrity Staffing Solutions
Goodwill Industries of Delaware
Brandywine SPCA
Christiana Mall
Your Organization Here!
Our greatest resource is YOU!
Become a partner today!
At Jobs for Delaware Graduates, we are always looking for partners and volunteers to assist in preparing the next generation of young, enthusiastic, and well-trained professionals!
- Sign up for a classroom presentation.
- Host a tour at your place of employment.
- Attend a JDG College & Career Fair.
- Volunteer at a JDG event.
- Become a C.O.R.E. Internship Partner.
Program Success
Building Bridges.
Breaking Barriers.
Jobs for Delaware Graduates is a part of a national movement dedicated to preventing dropouts among young people. The JDG Model has been replicated in 39 states, with a footprint across 1,450 communities, nationwide. Known as Jobs for America's Graduates, the JAG network impacts more than 94,000 youth and young adults annually. JAG graduates consistently achieve outstanding results, including a 95.7% graduation rate. JAG graduates are 230% more likely to be employed full-time compared to their peers, and twice as likely to go to college.
Success
Join Us
Upcoming Events
Events
JDG Job Fair for High School Students in Kent County
Empower your future at the JDG Job Fair for High School Students! Connect with top employers and kickstart your job journey today!
Blog & Article
Recent JDG News
JDG Partners with Delaware Tech to Host Job Fair for High School Students in New Castle County
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting local students in their career exploration and preparation, we are thrilled to…
Former JDG Advisory, Bebe Coker Advocates for Better Living in Delaware
Delaware Today | NOVEMBER 21, 2023 | BY ANDREW SHARP We are grateful to have community activists like Delaware’s own…
What’s the Plan? A Roadmap for New High School Grads
Delaware Business Times | Kim Hoey | September 20, 2023 “College is not for everyone, but that doesn’t mean those…
News
Join the JDG Team
It Takes a Village!
JDG is fortunate to have a team of dynamic service-driven staff who work tirelessly to ensure our students have access to education, resources, and the support they need to succeed. If you are interested in becoming a part of our team, click here.
Mark F.
Project Manager
"What an honor to work for an organization that is able to give back to the most cherished part of our community, our young people."
Cathy K.
Classroom Instructor
“What makes JDG different from other youth organizations is the fact that it is youth centered. The most exciting part of my job is getting my students ready for DCA Competitive Events.”
Randy H.
Classroom Instructor
"Through JDG, our students don’t just learn about leadership, but they actually put what they've learned into practice.”
