“U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) joined Delaware leaders at the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) 2019 Luncheon & National Leadership Awards ceremony. Senator Carper and state leaders, including state Senator and President of Jobs for Delaware Graduates (JDG) Nicole Poore, accepted the “First State of JAG Award” on behalf of the many Delaware leaders and students who have contributed to the program’s success.”

It was a proud moment for Jobs for Delaware Graduates (JDG) to receive the JAG First State Award,” said state Senator and President of JDG Nicole Poore. “Since 1978, JDG has worked side by side with over 83,000 students to overcome barriers to graduate from high school, pursuing post-secondary education and secure employment. Through partnerships with 23 high schools and 10 middle schools, it has been with the support of Senator Carper, our current board members, and the JDG staff that keeps our students motivated to select a career pathway that best suits their dreams. JDG is recognized, nationally, as the cornerstone of the JAG network. Founded in Delaware as a pilot, under the leadership of then Governor Pete du Pont, JAG has since grown into a national program serving over 1.4 million young people in 39 states. ‘JAG more than doubles the rate at which young people get jobs.’ To that end, we look forward to another 40 years of helping Delaware’s youth achieve academic, career, personal, and social success.’ 

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