Jobs for Tennessee Graduates Garners National Success
NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s Jobs for Tennessee Graduates, a partnership between the Department’s of Education and Labor and Workforce Development, has garnered national success for the fourth consecutive year, again being awarded the highest accolade – the Five of Five Award – signifying JTG students exceeded the goals of the program and earned top marks for graduation and success rates.
“This program changes the lives of our students and fits in line with the mission of the Tennessee Diploma Project which is graduating every student college- and career-ready,” Education Commissioner Timothy Webb said.
“I’m excited about the continued success of this program and hope that we remain a national example in providing youth the skills necessary to enter the workforce,” Labor and Workforce Commissioner James Neeley said.
The chart illustrates the achievements of JTG students in each of the areas measured by parent organization Jobs for America’s Graduates:
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JTG 2008 Achievement |
JAG Goal |
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Graduation Rate |
97.12 % |
90% |
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Full-Time Placement Rate |
89.80% |
80% |
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Positive Outcome Rate |
84.99% |
80% |
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Full-Time Job Placement Rate |
67.93% |
60% |
|
Civilian/Military Job Placement Rate |
65.58% |
60% |
Tennessee is also proud to announce the Michelle Alexandria Clarke of Clarksburg High School received the 2009-10 Kenneth M. Smith JTG Scholarship to be awarded at the National Student Leadership Conference in November. JTG partner Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. awarded scholarships to Felicia Mackin of Perry County High School and Sheila Buchanan of Cloudland High School in Carter County at the JTG State Career Development Conference in April.
JTG is designed to assist at-risk youth in graduating from high school and finding and keeping quality jobs. Through classroom instruction, community orientation and career association activities, students develop competencies in essential employability skills. After leaving school, all students are provided follow-up services for a period of one year. The Five of Five Award will be presented during the National Jobs for America’s Graduates Conference this week.
For more information, contact Rachel Woods at (615) 253-1960 or Rachel.Woods@tn.gov.
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