Program Success
Outcomes and Student Success
Academic, Career, Personal, and Social Success for Students
The mission of Jobs for Delaware Graduates is to help students achieve academic, career, personal, and social success. However, students who face significant barriers, often lack access to resources and opportunities that help build the skills critical to breaking the cycle of poverty and unemployment in underrepresented populations. Thus, JDG partners with the Department of Labor and the Board of Education to offer additional resources that increase their rate of success.
Success
A Closer Look: Top Barriers for JDG Participants
- Medicaid - 50%
- 504 IEP - learning disability - 34%
- Low income - 32%
- Food stamps - 30%
- ELL (English language learner) - 9%
- Homelessness - 2%
- SAT Math Deficiency - 86%
- SAT ELA Deficiency - 76%
Notes: Data reflects high school population for program year 2020-2021. Students may have more than one barrier. SAT data based on 261 students who completed the SAT during the program year.
Targeted Strategies for Student Achievement
All students enrolled in JDG receive mentorship, academic support, and a number of skill-development opportunities. This includes:
- In-class instruction
- Job skills training
- Job leads and interview prep
- Field trips to post-secondary education and businesses
- Leadership and community service opportunities
Students who identity with one or more barriers, receive an additional layer of support. This includes:
- Individual service strategy (ISS) to help participants set personal, academic, and career goals,
- Tutoring and/or academic coaching
- 1:1 job skills training with a Student Outreach Coordinator
- Job placement assistance
- Help with work attire and transportation
- Guidance with FAFSA and college enrollment
- Access to advanced training opportunities
- 12 months of follow-up services after graduation
Notes: Guidelines provided by the Board of Education. Final outcome data becomes available one year, post-graduation.
Student Outcomes
The charts reflect the percentage of DOL and DOE students who have maintained employment over time.
