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30th

Annual National Training Seminar

Gaylord Opryland Hotel Nashville, Tennessee July 10-12, 2013 Pre-NTS Professional Development Workshops July 8-10, 2013

1980 — Jobs for America’s Graduates — 2013 3

30th National Training Seminar

Corinthian Colleges, Inc.—Marquee Sponsor ......................... 2

Gaylord Opryland Meeting Rooms—Ryman Studio .............. 4

Gaylord Opryland Hotel Map ................................................... 5

―5-of-5‖ High Performance Club—Class of 2011 ................. 6-7

Welcome Letter—Kenneth M. Smith, JAG President .......... 11

Wednesday, July 10

1:00 pm Opening Awards Session ................................ 12-13

3:30 pm Best Practices Workshops—Series I .............. 14-15

5:00 pm VIP Reception (Invitation Only) ............................ 17

6:00 pm Awards Dinner ................................................. 16-17

Thursday, July 11

8:30 am Best Practices Workshop—Series II ................ 20-21

10:30 am Best Practices Workshops—Series III ............ 22-23

12:00 n Awards Luncheon ............................................ 24-25

2:00 pm Best Practices Workshops—Series IV ............ 28-29

4:00 pm Best Practices Workshops—Series V ............. 30-31

Friday, July 12

8:30 am Best Practices Workshops—Series VI ............ 32-33

10:15 am Closing Awards Brunch ................................... 34-35

JAG University Courses (Pre-NTS)

Monday, July 8 ............................................................37-38

Tuesday, July 9 ................................................................ 39

Wednesday, July 10 ....................................................... 40

NTS Resources

Part 1: 2013 Smith Scholars ........................................... 41-46

Part 2: JAG Model on Steroids ........................................ 47-56

Part 3: Research.............................................................. 57-72

Part 4: Scholarships ........................................................ 73-74

Part 5: Network Update and Speaker Bios ..................... 75-86

Corinthian Colleges, Inc. (CCi), the marquee sponsor of the Na-

tional Training Seminar, helps students prepare for careers that

are in demand or advance in their chosen field. With more than

100,000 students at over 100 campuses, CCi is one of the largest

postsecondary education companies in North America operating

under the Everest, Heald and WyoTech brands. Primary career

areas are health care, criminal justice, business, information tech-

nology, transportation technology and maintenance, and construc-

tion trades. CCi offers short-term diploma programs and associ-

ates, bachelor’s and master’s degrees for occupations in demand.

In addition, CCi offers online degree programs that include busi-

ness, accounting, criminal justice, paralegal and information tech-

nology. To learn more, please visit the web site at www.cci.edu;

or Everest, Heald or WhoTech’s web sites at: www.everest.edu,

www.heald.edu, or www.wyotech.edu.

The Gaylord Opryland Hotel is located in Music City USA—

Nashville, Tennessee—on the banks of the Cumberland River.

There are nine acres of indoor gardens, cascading waterfalls and

indoor river as well as 2,900 rooms.

Jobs for America's Graduates, Inc.

1729 King Street, Suite 100 · Alexandria, VA 22314

Tel. 703.684.9479 • FAX. 703.684.9489

Printed in the United States of America

National Center for Evidence-Based Practices

548 Silicon Drive, Suite 101 Southlake, TX 76092

Tel. 972.691.4486 · Fax. 972.874.0063

www.jag.org

Special Thanks to Corinthian Colleges, Inc. and Shell—

sponsors of the 2013 National Training Seminar!

―JAG-Success Against the Odds!‖ 4

2013—JAG National Network—2014

Alabama

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California

Delaware

Florida

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Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

Ohio

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

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Virgin Islands

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Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Gaylord Meeting Rooms—Ryman Studios

Go to the Tennessee Section

(Dark Blue on Map on page

5), then, go to the ―O Level‖

or use the P-1 Elevator to the

Ryman Studios. Notice the

smiley face on the map on

page 4. It sits in a red block

above the Tennessee Sec-

tion. If you get lost, the

phone number at the Gaylord

Opryland Resort is

615.889.1000.


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―5-OF-5‖ HIGH PERFORMANCE CLUB 183 JAG Local Programs Achieved the “5-of-5” Performance Goals

for the Class of 2012

Class of 2012 ―5-of-5‖ High Performance Club

―5-of-5‖ High Performance Club State and Regional Recognition

Recognized for Achieving the “5-of-5” Performance Goals for the Class of 2012

Arizona

Arkansas

Louisiana

Maine 18th Consecutive Year

Minnesota

Montana

New Hampshire

Alabama—5 Programs

Headland High School

Lauderdale County High School

Red Level High School

Robert E Lee High School

Southside High School

Arizona—4 Programs Coronado High School

Santa Cruz Valley Union

Sunrise Mountain High School

Tempe High School

Arkansas— 30 Programs Bald Knob High School

Batesville High School

Cabot 1 High School

Cabot 3 High School

Clinton High School

Gentry High School

Greenwood High School

Har-Ber High School

Hope High School

JA Fair High School

Jacksonville High School

Joe T. Robinson High School

Little Rock Central High School

Little Rock Hall High School

McClellan High School

Mena High School

Midland High School

New Port High School

North Little Rock 1 High School

North Little Rock 2 High School

North Pulaski High School

Northside High School

Pea Ridge High School

Pine Bluff High School

Riverview High School

Sheridan High School

Southside High School

Springdale 1 High School

Springdale 2 High School

Sylvan Hills High School

Delaware—4 Program Brandywine High School

Lake Forest High School

Smyrna High School

William Penn High School

Georgia— 5 Programs Clarke Central High School

Cross Creek High School

Dawson County High School

Doughterty Comprehensive High

School

Oglethorpe County High School

Indiana—16 Programs Anderson High School

Clay High School

East Allen New Haven High

School

Eastern Greene High School

Elkhart Memorial High School

Goshen Merit Learning Center

Indianapolis YouthBuild

Jefferson High School

―5-of-5‖ Regions

Indiana Indiana Region 9 Workforce Board, Inc

Region 4 Workforce Board

Western Indiana WIB

Workforce Investment Board, Inc.

Ohio Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates

JOG - Greater Canton

JOG - North Central

JOG - Our Way

Tennessee North Central Tennessee

South Central Tennessee

Ohio

17th Consecutive Year

South Carolina

Virginia


Class of 2012 Performance Outcomes

Graduation—93%

Positive Outcomes—77%

Total Employment—55%

Full-time Jobs—70%

Full-time Placement—89%

Further Placement—43%

Disclosure. The National Network Out-comes are based on the Senior and Multi-Year Programs for which outcomes data is available using e-NDMS.

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John Adams High School

Madison Consolidated High School

Martinsville High School

Northview High School, Brazil

Peru High School

Seymour High School

Shelbyville High School

Sullivan High School

Tell City High School

Iowa—1 Program Perry High School

Louisiana—23 Programs Bonnabel High School

Caddo Career & Tech Center

Caldwell High School

DeSoto Parish Career Academy

Evangeline Central

Fontainebleau High School

Franklin Parish High School

Jeanerette High School

John Ehret High School

L. B. Landry High School

L. W. Higgins High School

Leesville High School

Louisiana Technical College

Livonia High School

Louisiana Schools for Agricultural

Sciences

Marksville Burkie High School

New Iberia Senior High School

Pickering High School

Salmen High School

South Terrebonne/Ellender

Memorial High School

Sulphur High School

Tioga High School

Wossman High School

Maine—15 Programs Calais Area High School

Carrabec High School

Fort Kent Community High School

Freeport High School

Houlton High School

Machias Memorial High School

Messalonskee High School

Mt. Blue High School

Mt. View High School

Noble High School

Shead High School

South Portland High School

Spruce Mountain High School

Washington Academy

Woodland Jr/Sr High School

Mississippi—6 Programs Canton High School

George County High School

Hattiesburg High School

Natchez High School

Palmer High School

Warren Central High School

Montana—15 Programs Billings Career Center

Bridger High School

Butte High School

Cascade High School

Frenchtown High School

Fromberg High School

Glasgow High School

Helena High School

Libby High School

Plains High School

Roberts High School

Scobey High School

Sidney High School

Troy High School

Whitefish High School

New Hampshire—4 Programs Manchester West High School

Raymond High School

Winnacunnet High School

Woodsville High School

Ohio—12 Programs Brunswick High School

Canton South High School

Cloverleaf High School

Mt. Gilead High School

Northridge High School

Purcell Marian High School

Robert A Taft High School

Rutherford B Hayes High School

Rutherford B Hayes High School #2

Washington High School

Western Hills University High

School

Woodward Career Tech Center

South Carolina—9 Programs Creek Bridge High School

Darlington High School

Manning High School

Mullins High School

Rock Hill High School

South Florence High School

West Florence High School

Wilson High School

Woodmont High School

Tennessee—22 Programs Centennial High School

Cheatham County High School

Columbia Central High School

Creekwood High School

East Hickman High School

Franklin High School

Giles County High School

Hickman County High School

Houston County High School

Independence High School

Lewis County High School

Marion County High School

Marshall County High School

Milan High School

Morgan County High School

Mt. Pleasant High School

Page High School

Perry County High School

Richland High School

Springfield High School

Sycamore High School

Wayne County High School

Virginia—9 Programs

Burton Center for Arts and Tech

Manchester High School

Northampton High School

Rowanty Tech Center

Russell County Career and Tech

Center

Smyth Career and Tech Center

The Academy at Virginia Randolph

Thomas Jefferson Center

William N Neff Center for Science

and Tech

Wisconsin—3 Programs

Prairie Phoenix Academy

Tomah High School

Western Wisconsin


―5-of-5‖ High Performance Club Recognized for achieving the ‗5-of-5‘ Performance Outcomes for the Class of 2012

Alabama-5 Victoria Adams Whitney Geohagan Charnesia Holley Jayne Love Linda Quigley Arizona-4 Sommer Meza Tanya Moulton Kristen Phelps Wendy Poez Arkansas-12 Cheryl Barnes Dennis Butler Cathy Clark Gladys Godley Mary Jacobs Sherrie James Dr. Martha Marshall Sherrie Mays Barbara Milner Gracia Stroud JoNell Thomas Terry Watson California-2 Janelle Charles Jackie Taylor Delaware-8 Laurie Fuski Cathy Kerap Ronald Robinson Charita Scales James Schulte Lisa Sullivan Patti Weldon Suzanne Whittaker Georgia-5 Cynthia Lovett Mary Jenkins Elizabeth Munoz Brenda Blackshear Kathie Foder Indiana-9 Michael Ellis Michael Griffin Margaret Hayes Nicole Jenkins Tonya Miller Mike Robison Nine Turner DeAnna Warren Joe Wiggins

Iowa-3 Missy Boutwell Janelle Seward Nick Youngblood Louisiana-13 Delandria Anderson Monica Bell Jeff Boren Pansy Cauvin Eric Dubuisson Junnie Gage Jamie Gaudet Sergio Guzman Gwen Hamilton Mattie Johnson Michael Nelson Kirby Roy Christela Spurlock Maine-13 Penson Barlett Dee Butler Cal Dorman Susan Dubay Jay Harper Randy Inosencio Barbara Jewett Ed Leeman Lori McBrine Bobbie Mitchell Cory Paquette Carl Ripley Tracie Tavers Michigan-3 Kristen Hiske Sarah Johnson Josh Rinhart Mississippi-3 Mattie Grimes Pearl McDonald Ruth Scott Montana-8 Tedi Bishop Rodney Head Mary Machart Laura McCrohan Phil McLendon Marie Rauch Mark Rochin Elaine Stedman New Hampshire-2 Maggie Roberts Jessica Roberts

New Mexico-2 Loretta Apodaca Kristine Moore Nevada-2 Mark Dorman Nancy Gardner Ohio-7 Sheryl Buckins Pamela Crombie Dee McGrew Mike McMkinney Victoria Perkins Ron Rider Rhonda Summerlin South Carolina-3 Cyrus Birch Terry Sanders Noreen Wingate South Dakota-1 Renee Vanderwerff

Tennessee-4 Hope Ashburn Cathy Dennis Elizabeth Littleton Chana Lymon Virginia-2 James Keith Johnson Stephanie Taliaferro Virgin Islands-2 Josette Illis Jada Liburd Washington-4 Marilyn Conger Christela Erdman Kris Ann Lewis Lisa Reynolds West Virginia-1 S. Price Tate Wisconsin-Bal-6 David Bashaw Matt Gaworski Joe Kozlowski Michael Mullikin Tad Peterson Ed Powless Wisconsin-Mil-1 Joe Ward

2013 OUTSTANDING JAG SPECIALISTS


The Honorable Carolyn Warner Founder and President Corporate Education Consulting, Inc. Treasurer, JAG Board of Directors

Carolyn Warner is Founder and President of Corporate Education Consulting, Inc. (CECi). Her firm offers advisement, speaking, seminar and training services focusing on work-force/work place issues, education, leadership, women's issues and public/private partner-ships. CECi's clients are Fortune 500 companies, foundations and numerous national associations. Warner delivers over forty keynote presentations a year, both in the U.S. and abroad including three European Union conferences on education and skills training related topics. Warner was a Congressional appointee to the National Skills Standards Board (NSSB)

and was a delegate to the White House Conference on Small Business. She also serves as national Treasurer of Jobs for America's Graduates, the nation's most successful school-to-work transition program, and is past President of the Arizona Women's Forum. Warner served for twelve years as Arizona's elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the first non-educator to hold that post. Increased accountability and the formation of business-education partnerships were hallmarks of her ad-ministration. Under her leadership, Arizona had the nation's first sequential job skills identification initiative. She was then her party's nominee for Governor, narrowly losing in an historic three-way general election. In 1998, Warner received an honorary Doctorate from Northern Arizona University in recognition of her service to educa-tion and the community. Among her numerous awards are Policy Leader of the Year by the National Association of State Boards of Education, the Racial Justice Award from the YWCA of the USA, and the Carl Perkins Humanitarian Award from the Association for Career and Technical Education. She is the author of four books, including the best-selling The Last Word, A Treasury of Women's Quotes.

Lindsey Carroll, 2013 Graduate Lewis County High School, Jobs for Tennessee Graduates Lindsey Carroll grew up in Hohenwald, TN. She is a recent graduate of Lewis County High School. She was diagnosed with Spina bifida at birth. Lindsey has been confined to a wheel-chair her entire life. At the age of 8 her father was killed by a drive by shooter. Later, her mother was diagnosed with cancer. None of these things have stopped Lindsey from going after her dreams. Lindsey had always been a shy person growing up and accredits Jobs for Tennessee Graduates for opening the doors and helping her overcome her shyness. Lindsey lives with her mother and brother and is planning to attend Columbia State Commu-nity College in the fall. Lindsey is an advocate for people with disabilities and hopes to one day become psychologist and to expand beyond the clinical side to teaching, writing and speaking.

Susan Jennings

Director of Enrollment, University of Phoenix

Susan currently serves as the Director of Enrollment for the University of Phoenix, Nashville Cam-pus and Chattanooga Learning Center and has been with the University for 11 years. She gradu-ated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Political Science from the University of Georgia and studied British political theory at the University of Westminster in London, England. She earned her MBA from the University of Phoenix and is a member of the academic honor society Phi Beta Kappa. Susan resides in Hendersonville, TN with her husband of 10 years, John, and their beautiful 4 year old daughter, Caroline.

30th Annual National Training Seminar

Wednesday—July 10, 2013

All Day NTS Headquarters ............................................................................... Ryman Studio D

10:30 am—1:00 pm Registration .............................................................. Ryman Ballroom A Foyer

1:00 pm Opening Awards Session ...................................................................Ryman Ballroom

3:30 pm Workshop Series I ························································································ Page 14-15

Opening Awards Session Highlights

JAG Welcome and Introductions Kenneth M. Smith, President, JAG

Testimonial

Lindsey Carroll, 2013 Graduate, Lewis County High School, JAG-Tennessee

Welcome to Nashville John Steele, Senior Vice President Human Resources, HCA

JAG Partner Greetings—University of Phoenix

Susan Jennings, Director of Enrollment, Nahville

JAG-Tennessee Host Committee Recognition Jerry Jones, Chair

New State Charter—Jobs for Kansas Graduates

Carolyn Warner, Treasurer, JAG Board of Directors

Awards and Recognition Jim Koeninger, Ph.D., Executive Vice President, JAG

Announcements

Closing Remarks


Kenneth M. Smith JAG President and

Chief Executive Officer

John Steele Senior Vice President

Human Resources

Susan Jennings Director of Enrollment University of Phoenix

# Description Presenters Room

I-1 Dress for Success Skills This workshop will be a discussion around things one should wear to make a terrific first impression and how to own the look and show up confident. We will discuss some of the small things that can really make a big impact during an interview or the first day on the job. And lastly we will cover some interviewing etiquette to ensure success.

Charlene White Senior Manager Gap, Inc. for Community Colleges

Ryman Studio PQR

I-2 Do’s and Don’ts for Workplace Success-‖What Every Student Needs to Know‖ Insight will be provided into the type behavior that employers expect in the workplace. The topics include: attire, teamwork, diversity, culture, and understanding workplace policies. The presentation will include tips for success and examples of behavior that could result in both discipline and termination.

Janet Parker, SPHR, GPHR Executive Vice President Corporate Human Resources Regions Financial

Ryman Studio JK

I-3 Survival Guide for New Specialists Being a new Career Specialist can be a daunting task filled with a multitude of overwhelming expectations. Don‘t be stressed, learn how the JAG Model can work for you! This workshop will highlight strategies and best practices to set you up for success and get you through your first year with the best possible outcomes.

Karey Jaszewski JAG National Trainer

Ryman Studio MNO

I-4 Race for Resources JAG-Indiana staff members with various job titles and talents will present two best practices each in this fast-paced, station-style workshop. Expect to gain multiple tips and ideas.

Sara Elliott, Aimbriel Lasley, Sara Beth Meyers, DeAnna Warren, Courtney Thomas and Lauren Wright

Ryman Studio HI

I-5 SUPER SIZE Your Service Learning with SOUPER BOWL of CARING! The workshop is designed to assist job specialists in facilitating a mentoring and job shadowing program that would provide students with actual work experience in a career interest, a greater understanding of employment expectations, and aid the development of the students' educational and career goals.

Jayne Love, JAG Specialist JAG-Alabama

Ryman Studio E

I-6 Mentoring: A Positive Youth Development Tool‖ The workshop is designed to assist job specialists in facilitating a mentoring and job shadowing program that would provide students with actual work experience in a career interest, a greater understanding of employment expectations, and aid the development of the students' educational and career goals.

Janice B. Galloway Betty Sims-Hawkins JAG Specialists JAG-Mississippi

Ryman Studio L


Wednesday—July 10, 2013 Workshop Series I • 3:30–5:00 pm

National Leadership Awards Events, November 20-21,2013

Marriott Gateway, Crystal City, VA

Wednesday—July 10, 2013 3:30—5:00 pm • Workshop Series I


I-7 Life Skills for Students An understanding of basic business protocols and manners will help students traverse the path to success in college and beyond. This session will focus on the challenges that many students face in becoming competitive applicants. Learn from an experienced human resources manager about the skills and behaviors that students need to access a range of opportunities, from summer jobs, to internships, to post-college employment. What are the qualities business leaders are looking for that illustrate employability? This workshop will provide strategies and tips that will help you impart these skills to your students to ensure their success in college, career, and beyond. Lindsey Miller, renown for her skill in helping young people, will address everything from interview techniques to job etiquette.

Lindsey Miller Consultant to the GE Foundation, Lindsey Miller & Associates

Belle Meade AB

I-8 Learning Resources, Inc. LRI programs provide practical, effective ways to:

Measure and develop interpersonal (soft) skills, through answers generated from student responses to the video scenarios.

Create printable transcripts of individuals‘ effective workplace behaviors.

Establish skills validation and competency management systems.

Provide life and work support curriculum resources that equip

Trinetta Lipsey Joan Ward JAG-Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

Belle Meade CD

I-9 Beyond the Teller: Consumer and Community Banking Jobs at JPMorgan Chase The most commonly known role in the Consumer Bank is that of the Teller. There are many customer-facing roles beyond the Teller in the branches including Personal Bankers, Assistant Branch Managers and Branch Managers although a Teller role is a great place to start! Our number one priority is making sure our customers have an exceptional experience with us, regardless of the role each is in. Some other roles within Consumer and Community Banking include non-customer facing positions such as Telephone Customer Service representatives in Operations, Technology, Mortgage and Card. All of the positions at JPMorgan Chase are designed so that employees have what they need to do their jobs well and ensures they can provide a great customer experience every time! These are just some of the roles you will learn about in this interactive session.

Pamela Lipp Anthony Glover JPMorgan Chase

Hermitage E

I-10 Student + Community = Success This workshop will cover creative ways to get the students involved in various aspects of the community, even in a rural setting. We will go past simply completing community service projects, to getting the community involved in teaching various competencies and reaching the NCA goals.

Kristy Colbert Career Coordinator

Belmont A

I-11 Jobs for Tennessee Graduates Special Meeting A closed meeting to discuss organizational plans for the 2013-2014 school year.

Kenneth M. Smith, JAG John Steele, HCA

Cheekwood E



Mark Pelesh

Executive Vice President for Legislative and Regulatory Affairs

Corinthian Colleges, Inc. (CCi)

Mr. Pelesh has served as Corinthian's Executive Vice President for Legislative and Regulatory

Affairs since September 2003. Prior to joining Corinthian, Mr. Pelesh was a partner in the Wash-

ington DC law firm of Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP from 1997 to September 2003, where he

founded and led the firm's Education Law Group. His work with Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP en-

compassed dealing with Congress, the U.S. Department of Education and many state authori-

ties, as well as representation of accrediting agencies. He also served as a participant in the

Department of Education's negotiated rulemaking procedures.

Mr. Pelesh holds a J.D. degree from Yale Law School, where he was an editor of the Yale Law Journal, and a Bachelor's degree with

Honors in History from Stanford University, where he was elected Phi Beta Kappa. His articles on the legal issues surrounding educa-

tion have been published in law reviews at Duke and Notre Dame and for the National Association of College and University Attor-

neys, among other publications.

Corinthian Colleges, Inc. has served as a financial supporter of the National Training Seminar for the fifth consecutive year and is a

longstanding friend of Jobs for America‘s Graduates.

China Gorman

Chief Executive Officer, CMG Group Connecting HR to Business and Business to HR

For more than 25 years, China has held strategic business leadership roles in human resources professional services organizations. Currently CEO of the CMG Group, a consultancy supporting solutions providers in the human capital management sector, she is a sought-after speaker, writer and thought leader in the broad human resources marketplace. Data Point Tuesday at www.ChinaGorman.com has quickly become one of the most-read HR blogs. Well known for her tenure as Chief Operating Officer and interim CEO of SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management), she also held the posts of President of DBM North America, and

President of Lee Hecht Harrison, the global consulting division of Adecco, which became the performance leader in its industry un-der her leadership. China travels extensively–throughout North America, Asia and Europe–speaking to business, professional, corporate and academic groups on topics related to the strategic value of HR in creating business success and implementing effective people management strategies. Recently appointed to the Strategic Advisory Councils of RiseSmart (www.risesmart.com) in San Jose, CA; Pinstripe in Brookfield, WI (www.pinstripetalent.com); and CVCertify in Herndon, VA (www.acertiv.com) she is also the Past Board Chair for the Chicago-based Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (www.cael.org) and on the board and executive committee of Jobs for Amer-ica’s Graduates (www.jag.org), headquartered in Alexandria, VA. A native Midwesterner, China earned a bachelor‘s degree from Principia College in Elsah, IL and has completed significant post-graduate work in Organizational Development. Blog: www.ChinaGorman.com Twitter: @ChinaGorman LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/chinagorman

30th Annual National Training Seminar Wednesday—July 10, 2013

5:00 pm VIP Reception—By Invitation .......................................................................Ryman Studio FG Co-Hosts: JAG-Tennessee and Jobs for America‘s Graduates Board of Directors Invitees: Board Members—Local, State and National; Corporate Partners Council of State Affiliate Representatives; Nationally Certified Trainers JAG National Staff; Very Special Guests

6:00 Dinner and Awards Session .................................................................. Ryman Ballroom

8:30 pm National Network Dance Featuring the Travis Dukes Band ................... Ryman Hall B3

JAG Song Premier—‖Keep Looking‖ Written by Colleton High School—Cyrus Birch, JAG Specialist

JAG-South Carolina

Opening Remarks and Introductions

Kenneth M. Smith, President, Jobs for America‘s Graduates

Dinner

2012 NTS Marquee Sponsor—Corinthian Colleges, Inc. Mark Pelesh, Executive Vice President, Corinthian Colleges, Inc.

―Win that Job!‖ China Gorman, Chief Executive Officer, CMG Group Secretary and Member, JAG Board of Directors

Awards and Recognition Jim Koeninger, Ph.D., JAG Executive Vice President

Announcements

Closing Remarks

1980 — Jobs for America’s Graduates — 2013

Mark Pelish Executive Vice President

for Legislative and Regulatory Affairs

Corinthian Colleges, Inc.

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China Gorman Chief Executive Officer

CMG Group Secretary and Member JAG Board of Directors

Although once known as the nation's leader in coal production, Muhlenberg County is probably best known for its wealth of music. Raised in the heart of that area and steeped in its tradition, coal miner's son Travis Dukes grew up singing in the church choir. With roots in gospel, his varied influences also include the music of Nirvana, Garth Brooks, Tom Petty and Eminem. "I really get into the storytellers," said Travis. "It's how a story is shared through music that relates it to all mankind." That's why Travis excels at writing his own songs. His style makes the listener want to know the rest of his story. Add to the mix, great melodies, unique concepts and phrases, a versatile voice, and his songs soon become favorites. From the country roads of Muhlenberg County to the city streets of Nash-ville, Travis' popularity has snowballed as he gathers friends and fans along the way. Having written hundreds of songs and performing them along with some popular cover tunes in Nashville and throughout Tennessee and Ken-tucky, he hones his skills with the standards of the hard-working legacy he grew up with.


Thursday—July 11, 2013

8:30—10:00 am Workshop Series II


II-1 Classroom Techniques and Ideas for New JAG Specialists Ok, so you know the curriculum, you have been to training, you are ready to go but you still have no idea what to do in a JAG classroom. Come to this informative workshop and set your mind at ease. Lots of ideas, checklists and resources for those of you coming from the private sector or just out of school to the classroom. Grading, school procedures, new relationships, supplies, resources, etc. You will learn what to do to prepare yourself for this new and exciting chapter in your lives. Workshop facilitator has 13 years of experience.

Ron Rider, JAG National Trainer JAG–Ohio

Ryman Studio CF

II-2 Academic Accountability How to create a weekly system in your classroom to hold JAG students accountable for improving grades in all classes. Ms. Paez will discuss both her strategies for developing advocates on campus to support student achievement as well as her weekly strategies for academic remediation, coaching and student accountability. Don’t miss this tested academic accountability solution to low GPA’s.

Wendy Paez JAG Coordinator Coronado High School JAG-Arizona

Ryman Ballroom A

II-3 JAG Curriculum and the Common Core Standards College and career-ready are the new buzzwords for America’s workforce to remain globally competitive. Let us take on the common core standards with JAG competencies by not reinventing the wheel; just add rims and spinners and show how we got this!

Dorothy Fore Specialist JAG-South Carolina

Ryman Ballroom B

II-4 On-Line Application Skills and Follow-up Practice Most companies are asking candidates to apply online and this workshop will be all about ensuring one makes the best possible impression online. It will also uncover some of the best techniques to follow up and make sure your application is considered.

Charlene White Senior Manager Gap, Inc. for Community Colleges

Ryman Studio PQR

II-5 Do’s and Don’ts for Workplace Success—‖What Every Student Needs to Know‖ Insight will be provided into the type behavior that employers expect in the workplace. The topics include: attire, teamwork, diversity, culture, and understanding workplace policies. The presentation will include tips for success and examples of behavior that could result in both discipline and termination.

Janet Parker, SPHR, GPHR Executive Vice President Corporate Human Resources Regions Financial

Ryman Studio JK

II-6 e-NDMS Q&A for JAG Managers

Open forum for asking questions regarding specific issues pertaining to managing JAG program data in the Electronic National Data Management System. Topics include: user management; reviewing and interpreting system-generated reports; troubleshooting discrepancies in data; creating

customized reports; e-NDMS 2.0 preview. (Internet)

John McConnell Director, JAG e-NDMS Technical Assistance; Chief Executive Officer, JOG-Miami Valley, Inc.

Ryman Studio FG

www.jag.org


8:30—10:00 am Workshop Series II



II-7 Strategies for Follow-Up Success: Tips and Tools for

Reaching ALL Participants Entering the follow-up phase with JAG participants can be dreaded by new specialists or those who were previously unsuccessful in follow-up. Participants who attend this session will identify methods to achieve successful follow-up outcomes, receive resources on monitoring data to reach follow-up goals, and gain ideas for developing meaningful relationships with follow-up participants. JAG follow-up determines a specialist’s success with their participants, so attend this workshop if you want to assure the time and dedication you have spent with your participants is recognized.

Beth Bowling, JAG Specialist JAG-Indiana

Ryman Studio HI

II-8 Beyond the Teller: Consumer and Community Banking Jobs at JPMorgan Chase The most commonly known role in the Consumer Bank is that of the Teller. There are many customer-facing roles beyond the Teller in the branches including Personal Bankers, Assistant Branch Managers and Branch Managers although a Teller role is a great place to start! Our number one priority is making sure our customers have an exceptional experience with us, regardless of the role each is in. Some other roles within Consumer and Community Banking include non-customer facing positions such as Telephone Customer Service representatives in Operations, Technology, Mortgage and Card. All of the positions at JPMorgan Chase are designed so that employees have what they need to do their jobs well and ensures they can provide a great customer experience every time! These are just some of the roles you will learn about in this interactive session.

Ryman Ballroom D

II-9 CDC Revolution—Spend Less, Impact More! Expand or enhance your Career Development Conference without extra money! JAG Indiana tripled the number of students competing in the CDC despite a 60% budget decrease. Using local, regional and state level competitions, the CDC is now accessible to all JAG students and high-profile business professionals volunteer their time up to a year in advance. By the end of this session you will: * Have a flexible model for expanding your CDC without spending more money * Know how to recruit sponsors, engage judges and celebrate student success through the media. * Expand your toolbox with planning tools and templates including the Indiana Outstanding Senior Award packet that compliments the Smith Scholars process.

Elizabeth Darby Manager of Youth Programs, JAG-Indiana Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Ryman Studio L

II-10 Supervision of JAG Model Programs This action packed hour and a half will explore some of the best practices used by program Managers in Maine as they relate to the development, training, and support of Specialists in the field. Discussion will include how the JMG Management team strives to strike the balance of managing data, developing their Specialists, and building strong relationships with their school partners, which ultimately leads to team success. Also included will be some insight into our yearly calendar and some of the structures we use to accomplish our goals.

Katy Foley and Keith Piehler, JMG Regional Managers, JAG-Maine

Ryman Studio MNO

National Student Leadership Academy, November 21-23,2013



10:30—12:00 noon Workshop Series III


III-1 From Part-Time Employment to Leadership This workshop will be to educate the specialist on J.C. Penney‘s emerging talent leadership program for students that work part time.

Lakeitria Luter, Talent Manager Diversity & Emerging Talent J.C. Penney

Ryman Studio L

III-2 Time Management Skills A critical skill that is timeless. This workshop will explore some of the common time drainers and how to attack those and become successful at managing your time once and for all. We will discuss the strategy for time management and just how easy it can be with the right mind set.

Charlene White, Senior Manager Gap, Inc. for Community Colleges

Ryman Studio PQR

III-3 The Importance of the Individual Development Plan Learn how the IDP shapes not only the progress of your students but your program as well.

Jean McLaurine – JAG National

Ryman Ballroom E

III-4 Seeing the Best Reflection of You!‖ A Workshop That Will Make Your Classroom Experience More Rewarding Discover effective ways to help yourself and your students ―see‖ positive reflections of themselves by realizing that destiny is not a matter of chance, but a matter of choice! Success is not a doorway, but rather a staircase leading to a better you! Live life to your fullest potential where Attitude is Everything! Leave this exciting session knowing you are a facilitator for good, empowered to lead by example and help students overcome the barriers in their lives.

Phil McLendon and Mary Machart, JAG Specialists JAG-Montana

Ryman Studio JK

III-5 An Overview of Fundraising and Development Fundraising and development are essential skills for managers because nonprofit organizations depend on individual, government and foundation resources to fulfill their mission. This workshop examines sources of funding and strategies for development planning, including foundation and corporate philanthropy, special events, direct mail and membership campaigns, planned giving, major gifts and capital campaigns.

Julie C. Poulin, CFRE; JAG National Trainer JAG-Maine Vice President of Institutional Advancement

Ryman Ballroom D

III-6 Proven Strategies in Building Relationships with Employers Learn effective strategies and best practices to build impactful relationships with employers to engage them in your JAG program, create commitment, and employ your graduates. These proven strategies are a result of activities that nineteen (19) JAG state organizations implemented through grant funds by the Walmart Foundation.

Julie Ray, Ed.D JAG National Senior Trainer and Site Reviewer

Ryman Studio FG


JAG-Indiana graduates were awarded

$2,340,674 in scholarships! Extraordinary!


10:30—12:00 noon Workshop Series III

# Description Presenter(s) Room

III-7 Learning can be Fun! Yes, learning can be fun! This workshop will provide engaging activities that will inspire your students and stimulate their minds. These lesson plans are designed to enhance the JAG curriculum and help students master competencies successfully.

Tammy Jones JAG–South Carolina

Ryman Studio HI

III-8 Life Skills for Students An understanding of basic business protocols and manners will help students traverse the path to success in college and beyond. Learn from an experienced human resources manager about the skills and behaviors that students need to access a range of opportunities, from summer jobs, to internships, to post-college employment. This workshop will also provide strategies and tips that will help you impart these skills to your students to ensure their success in

Lindsey Miller Consultant for the GE Foundation, Lindsey Miller & Associates

Ryman Studio MNO

III-9 You Were Just Funded to Start a New JAG Model Program—Now What? If you are a new JAG state official, new JAG Program school administrator, or new JAG program manager, you will be interested in this session. We will focus on key actions for start-up and planning for year one. Best practices will also be woven through this very practical workshop. Come prepared to participate as the session direction will be customized to the questions and needs of the audience. If you are shy, this may not be the session for you!

Laurie Phelan President/CEO Iowa-JAG, Inc. and JAG Senior Consultant and Site Reviewer

Ryman Ballroom CF

III-10 Confessions of an Enrollment Manager: Easing the Transition from High School to Post Secondary Completion This workshop provides an opportunity for all JAG Specialists and Program Managers —from the new to the very experienced—to share ideas and learn new strategies for making College and Career Readiness an essential component of their classroom curriculum. The presenter will share insights from an enrollment management perspective that has helped college campuses become more successful at identifying, recruiting, retaining, and graduating students. You will walk away from this workshop with the latest research on how you can ease the transition for your students from high school through college graduation.

Richard Webb Student Recruitment and Retention Coordinator, University of Northern Iowa College of Education

Ryman Ballroom A


Council of State Affiliate Representatives Fall Planning Meeting

November 21-23,2014



Robert Hall Author and Speaker For the past decade Robert has mentored in-ner-city homeless families. He helped pioneer a community-based, relationship-centric model for preventing homelessness, implemented in 25 communities. He has witnessed firsthand the power of relationships in addressing pov-erty and homelessness. Robert is an acclaimed keynote speaker on relationships and has shared the platform at national and international conferences with such notables as: Bill Gates of Microsoft, Lew Platt, then CEO of Hewlett Packard, and Dick

Kovacevich, then CEO of Wells Fargo. He has spoken at conferences for: Wells Fargo, Bank Administration Institute, Hyatt Hotels, Microsoft, Thomas Cook, Hewlett-Packard, Retail Council of Canada, Association of Information Managers, American Bankers Association, Association de Marketing Bancaro Argentina, Ameri-can Society for Training and Development, and Sales & Marketing Management magazine. Robert is a past Advisory Board member of Sales & Marketing Management and the University of Texas at Dallas Graduate Management School. He holds B.S. and M. A. degrees from Oklahoma State University where he was an instructor for two years. For over 15 years he has taught a 100-member adult Sunday school class entitled ―The Right Relationship.‖ Robert and Linda, his wife of 40 years, live in Dallas. They have two daughters. More information is available on pages 82-83.

Ashley Dwire

JAG-Tennessee Graduate Government Relations/EAP

Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council

Ashley Dwire, a former Jobs for Tennessee Graduate (JTG) student, currently works in Government Relations/EAP for the Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council. Before joining the TN AFL-CIO, Ashley worked at the Tennessee Labor-Management Center, a grant with the TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development for 5 years. In addition, she serves as a Rule 31 listed mediator in Tennessee. Ashley holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics with a concentration in Labor Relations and a Masters of Arts in Economics from Middle Tennessee State University. She serves as a liaison with the Tennessee Labor-Management Foundation as well as the Southern Representative/Membership Chair for the United Associa-tion for Labor Educators. Ashley makes her home in Murfreesboro, TN and enjoys participating in many of the community events.

29th Annual National Training Seminar Thursday—July 11, 2013

All Day NTS Headquarters ················································································ Ryman Studio O 7:00 am CSA Business Meeting and Breakfast ........................................... Ryman Ballroom B Presiding: Kenneth M. Smith, President, JAG

8:30 Marketplace ................................................................................ Ryman Studio Hallway

Workshop Choices: Each Workshop Series provides several critical topics from which delegates may choose the workshop that responds best to their particular needs.

8:30 Workshop Series II ······················································································ Pages 20-21 10:00 Break 10:30 Workshop Series III ····················································································· Pages 22-23 12:00 n Luncheon ................................................................................... Ryman Exhibit Hall B3

2:00 pm Workshop Series IV ····················································································· Pages 28-29 3:30 Break 4:00 Workshop Series V ······················································································ Pages 30-31 5:30 Adjourn Dinner on Your Own

Opening Remarks and Introductions Kenneth M. Smith, President, Jobs for America‘s Graduates

Keynoter

Robert Hall, Author and Speaker

Awards and Recognition

Jim Koeninger, Ph.D., Executive Vice President, JAG

Announcements

Closing Remarks


Robert Hall Author and Speaker



IV-1 From Part-Time Employment to Leadership This workshop will be to educate the specialist on J.C. Penney‘s emerging talent leadership program for students that work part time.

Lakeitria Luter, Talent Manager Diversity & Emerging Talent J.C. Penney

Ryman Studio L

IV-2 Problem-Solving and Adaptability Skills In today‘s fast changing environment it‘s either ―change or fail‖. The founder of Gap Inc., Don Fisher instilled this in the culture at Gap Inc. from the beginning and it‘s as true today as it was in 1969. This workshop takes this concept and shares perspective on how to constantly be problem solving and adapting to the changes around us. It‘s time to be the one with the solutions and the person that is making things happen.

Charlene White, Senior Manager Gap, Inc. for Community Colleges

Ryman Studio PQR

IV-3 Follow-up Like a Pro! Do you ever feel like there is not enough time in your day to connect with students outside of your classroom? This workshop will explore effective strategies to reach and engage your follow-up students. Learn techniques that will save you time and effort, while reaching program goals and objectives.


Ryman Studio HI

IV-4 Connecting Classroom to Community This session will provide several case studies and sample lesson plans to help both the new and veteran Career Specialists create stronger connections between students and community and business resources. Whether delivering a program to middle school or high schools students, come learn about project-based community outreach that incorporates the delivery of JAG competencies and proficiency based learning. Examples of community based programs include: student-based philanthropy, real-world interviews (or spending the day at the Mall to learn how to secure a future job), and exploring green jobs through community service. The session will be led by members of Maine‘s Executive Council, a leadership program that is earned by the state‘s highest performing Specialists.

Members of JAG-Maine‘s Executive Council: Maria Morris, Hauns Bassett, Kara Boone, Shannon Micklus, Ellen Benson, Matt Reynolds and Matt St. John

Ryman Ballroom CF

IV-5 Using the Career Association to Drive your JAG Program The Career Association develops leadership, communication, and team building skills. This workshop will explore how the Career Association can be utilized to teach JAG Competencies in a way that is both student-centered and student-driven.

Donnylle Hampton, MBA, MAT Mid-South Community College—Jobs for America‘s Graduates

Ryman Ballroom D


2:00—3:30 pm Workshop Series IV

—Scholarship Opportunities—

The Apollo Group/University of Phoenix will be announcing two (2) full scholarships for JAG Program Staff

and/or Specialists in 2013 and two additional scholarships in 2014! This opportunity includes either a Bache-

lor‘s or Master‘s Degree. For those who have been unable to afford to upgrade their academic credentials,

this is an extraordinary opportunity!


2:00—3:30 pm Workshop Series IV



IV-6 e-NDMS Q&A for JAG Specialists Open forum for asking questions regarding specific issues pertaining to managing JAG program data in the Electronic National Data Management System. Topics include: creating and managing Program Rosters; entering Participant Profile information; recording JAG Model Services; reviewing and interpreting system-generated reports; trouble-shooting discrepancies in data; e-NDMS 2.0 preview.

Jenny Powell, JAG National Trainer; Supervisor, Jobs for Ohio‘s Graduates of the Miami Valley

Ryman Ballroom E

IV-7 It Was Just a Little White Table Honor Heroes in Uniform with this stirring tribute to veterans based on Margot Raven‘s book, AMERICA‘S WHITE TABLE. Help JAG Career Association members better understand selfless service by participating in a patriotic ceremony featuring symbols of courage, commitment and sacrifice.

Jayne Love JAG-Alabama

Ryman Ballroom A

IV-8 Life Skills for Students An understanding of basic business protocols and manners will help students traverse the path to success in college and beyond. Learn from an experienced human resources manager about the skills and behaviors that students need to access a range of opportunities, from summer jobs, to internships, to post-college employment. This workshop will also provide strategies and tips that will help you impart these skills to your students to ensure their success in college and beyond.

Lindsey Miller Consultant for the GE Foundation, Lindsey Miller & Associates

Ryman Studio MNO

IV-9 The Ultimate Scholarship Strategy JAG Arizona has significantly increased the emphasis on college readiness as a core component of JAG curriculum delivery. This workshop offers a strategic guide to integrating college readiness into the Senior JAG Curriculum, with emphasis on identifying and completing scholarship applications. Ms. Paez will share sample lessons created by JAG-Arizona to support successful completion of scholarship applications. Results: $1,025,206 was awarded to JAG-Arizona seniors in 2012-2013.

Wendy Paez, JAG Coordinator Coronado High School JAG-Arizona

Ryman Studio FG

IV-10 Show and Tell This workshop gives visual aides to the Career Coordinator and participants. It is an exciting and colorful image of completed work. Student‘s work is color coded which adds excitement as the students complete their assignments. It serves as a true visual for the office and motivates students to complete all assignments in a timely manner.

Brenda Blackshear, Career Coordinator

Ryman Studio JK

Post the Dates on the 2014 Calendar:

31st National Training Seminar, July 9-11, 2014

Pre-NTS Professional Development Workshops, July 7-9, 2014

Disney’s Coronado Springs Hotel, Orlando Florida (Tentative)



V-1 Taking Care of YOU! Energy Enhancers and Stress Reducers It can be challenging at times to keep yourself functioning at your optimum level. This interactive workshop will cover strategies and techniques to enhance your energy along with learning ways to attain balance and peace. You will definitely want to use some of these in your classroom or with your staff.

Julie Ray, Ed.D. JAG Senior Consultant and National Trainer

Ryman Studio PQR

V-2 e-NDMS Q&A for JAG Managers Open forum for asking questions regarding specific issues pertaining to managing JAG program data in the Electronic National Data Management System. Topics include: user management; reviewing and interpreting system-generated reports; troubleshooting discrepancies in data; creating customized reports; e-NDMS 2.0 preview.

John McConnell, Director, JAG e-NDMS Technical Assistance; Chief Executive Officer, JOG-Miami Valley, Inc.

Ryman Studio FG

V-3 Teaching Students Time Management Skills This workshop will explore how the Franklin Covey Time Management Planning and ―The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens‖ can be utilized to improve the time management and leadership skills of teens and college students. Students can learn to prioritize responsibilities, improve study skills, and to balance their school, work, and social activities.

Donnylle Hampton JAG-Arkansas

Ryman Studio JK

V-4 The Power of a Video Clip This workshop is designed for Specialists who have thought about incorporating video clips as part of the JAG instructional component. Participants will have the opportunity to provide feedback throughout the session and learn how video clips can be an added value for the students, Specialists and the JAG Program.

Noreen Wingate JAG–South Carolina

Ryman Studio L

V-5 Strategies for Follow-Up Success: Tips and Tools for Reaching ALL Participants Entering the follow-up phase with JAG participants can be dreaded by new specialists or those who were previously unsuccessful in follow-up. Participants who attend this session will identify methods to achieve successful follow-up outcomes, receive resources on monitoring data to reach follow-up goals, and gain ideas for developing meaningful relationships with follow-up participants. JAG follow-up determines a specialist‘s success with their participants, so attend this workshop if you want to assure the time and dedication you have spent with your participants is recognized.

Beth Bowling JAG Senior Specialist JAG-Indiana

Ryman Ballroom D


4:00—5:30 pm Workshop Series V

JAG Arizona’s Career Development Conference enabled more than 500 students and community

members to gather for a unique opportunity to recognize student leadership and achievements. Stu-

dents had the opportunity to compete in twelve different competitive events, attend workshops, and

visit the college and career exposition. At the Expo, Students had the opportunity to demonstrate

their skills to potential employers.


V-6 The Importance of the Individual Development Plan Learn how the IDP shapes not only the progress of your students but your program as well.

Jean McLaurine, Dir. Technical Assistance JAG-National

Ryman Studio MNO

V-7 Preparing Students for a Global Society The importance of teaching students how to function in a global society. The following issues will be discussed along with their impact on our lives: economy, social issues and politics.

Elizabeth Munoz Career Coordinator Oglethorpe County HS JAG-Georgia

Ryman Studio PQR

V-8 Financial Attainment and Money Management for Teens Learn how to replicate a working environment by turning your class(room) into a living breathing workplace that pays (hypothetically) realistic wages. Once wages are obtained, students designate portions of their income to necessities of the real world such as rent, groceries, utilities, care insurance…..This helps students create an understanding of the relationship between their performance at work and their financial independence.

Travis Hargan JAG-Michigan

Ryman Studio HI

V-9 Exploring the Depths of the Technology You Can Readily Access: The Future of Microsoft Education Technology The novel, The Dark Fields by Alan Glynn, builds off of the urban myth that we only use 10% of our brain‘s power by giving one answer to the question, ―What if we could take a pill that allowed us to tap into our full potential?‖ While the idea is pure science fiction with regard to the latent power of the brain, we hope to provide such a solution with regard to the technology that many educators are able to access today. This session will demonstrate the typical untapped education potential of PCs running Windows and Office as well as a trip to the ―Cloud‖ with resources and tools you can access online across multiple hardware devices. Attendees will learn about simple ways to take advantage of the tools you already have that align to the many learning styles we encounter.

Tony Franklin Program Manager Microsoft Partners in Learning

Ryman Ballroom CF


4:00—5:30 pm Workshop Series V

31 1980 — Jobs for America’s Graduates — 2013

Friday—July 12, 2013

8:00—9:30 am Workshop Series VI


VI-1 Implementing Social Media Whether you are a social media expert or a novice, this workshop will help you connect the JAG program components to technological opportunities to make you more efficient. Learn techniques to implement social media in your classroom curriculum, engage follow-up students, enhance your Career Association activities, and connect with employers and community based organizations.


Ryman Ballroom A

VI-2 Seeing the Best Reflection of You! A Workshop that will Make Your Classroom Experience More Rewarding Discover effective ways to help yourself and your students ―see‖ positive reflections of themselves by realizing that destiny is not a matter of chance, but a matter of choice! Success is not a doorway, but rather a staircase leading to a better you! Live life to your fullest potential where Attitude is Everything! Leave this exciting session

Phil McLendon Mary Machart JAG Specialists JAG-Montana

Ryman Studio HI

VI-3 e-NDMS Q&A for JAG Specialists Open forum for asking questions regarding specific issues pertaining to managing JAG program data in the Electronic National Data Management System. Topics include: creating and managing Program Rosters; entering Participant Profile information; recording JAG Model Services; reviewing and interpreting system-generated reports; trouble-shooting discrepancies in data; e-NDMS 2.0 preview.

Jenny Powell, JAG National Trainer; Supervisor Jobs for Ohio‘s Graduates of the Miami Valley

Ryman Studio FG

VI-4 Taking Care of YOU! Energy Enhancers and Stress Reducers It can be challenging at times to keep yourself functioning at your optimum level. This interactive workshop will cover strategies and techniques to enhance your energy along with learning ways to attain balance and peace.

Julie Ray, Ed.D, JAG Senior National Trainer & Site Reviewer

Ryman Studio L

VI-5 Get Your Rhyme On…. Liven up your Career Association with fun names for activities and projects. Discover the excitement JAG‘sters can have in the wonderful world of JAG TAGs, JAG SAGs, JAG RAG & BAG and more.

Jayne Love JAG Specialist JAG-Alabama

Ryman Ballroom D

VI-6 Classroom Techniques and Ideas for New JAG Specialists Ok, so you know the curriculum, you have been to training, you are ready to go but you still have no idea what to do in a JAG classroom. Come to this informative workshop and set your mind at ease. Lots of ideas, checklists and resources for those of you coming from the private sector or just out of school to the classroom. Grading, school procedures, new relationships, supplies, resources, etc. You will learn what to do to prepare yourself for this new and exciting chapter in your lives. Workshop facilitator has 13 years of experience.

Ron Rider JAG National Trainer JAG–Ohio

Ryman Studio PQR

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Friday—July 12, 2013

8:00—9:30 am Workshop Series VI


VI-7 The Seven Habits of Highly Effective JAG Teams The workshop will show how to adapt Sean Covey‘s book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, into the JAG Curriculum.

Eric DuBuisson JAG Specialist Salmen HS Louisiana-JAG

Ryman Studio MNO

VI-8 Helping Students Win the Job! Social media has changed a lot! We‘ll review some common sense approaches to the use of social media in job searches and share some ―cardinal rules‖ that can be passed along to students as they begin to think about curating – and cleaning up – their digital footprint. We‘ll explore the new ways in which employers are using social technology to engage applicants and candidates: Talent communities; On-line applications; LinkedIn; Blogs; Mobile apps We‘ll take a little time to ensure that each Job Specialist knows how to populate their own LinkedIn profile so that they have a good example for their students. In short, we‘ll help Job Specialists feel more comfortable and confident as they advise

China Gorman Chief Executive Officer of the CMG Group and Member and Secretary of the JAG Board of Directors

Ryman Studio JK

VI-9 Exploring the Depths of the Technology You Can Readily Access: The Future of Microsoft Education Technology The novel, The Dark Fields by Alan Glynn, builds off of the urban myth that we only use 10% of our brain‘s power by giving one answer to the question, ―What if we could take a pill that allowed us to tap into our full potential?‖ While the idea is pure science fiction with regard to the latent power of the brain, we hope to provide such a solution with regard to the technology that many educators are able to access today. This session will demonstrate the typical untapped education potential of PCs running Windows and Office as well as a trip to the ―Cloud‖ with resources and tools you can access online across multiple hardware devices. Attendees will learn about simple ways to take advantage of the tools you already have that align to the many learning styles we

Tony Franklin Program Manager Microsoft Partners in Learning

Ryman Ballroom CF

—Testimonial—

“Jobs for America ’s Graduates saves lives! It is just that simple. For a fraction of the cost

of welfare or incarceration, JAG delivers student success when and where it counts. How?

By providing relevant, effective, cost-efficient tools – and mentoring – to enable at-risk

students to graduate from high school with the attitudes and skills they need to become

productive adults. Arizona was the second state to implement JAG, and it remains one of

the best public-policy decisions we ever made!”

—Carolyn Warner, Treasurer and Member, Jobs for America‘s Graduates Board of Directors

Kaitlin Siddall Graduate, Creek Wood High School

Jobs for Tennessee Graduates

Kaitlin Siddall, a recent graduate from Creek Wood High School in Charlotte, TN, is from White Bluff, TN, where she was raised by her parents with a younger brother. She will attend Austin Peay State University in the fall of 2013 on a soccer scholarship. She will major in Exercise Science; however, she plans to join the Marine Corp following college and eventually become a commercial pilot.

Chris Brown Youth Motivational Speaker

www.chrisjonesyouthspeaker.com

Born to teenage parents, Chris was raised with three younger sisters and a brother by his mother in Washington, D.C.; however, Chris never allowed himself to become a victim of his circumstances or a statistic because of his humble beginnings. The oldest of five (5) children, Chris learned at a very early age the sorrows, hurts and disappointments of life that are typi-cally reserved for seasoned adults. Chris, however, refused to succumb either to his environment or his scattered and dysfunctional family struc-ture. Instead, Chris succinctly turned every disappointment and heartache that life dealt him into awe-inspiring blessings. Before opportunity could even begin to knock, Chris had opened the door and rolled out the welcome mat. He rearranged, rather than accepted the hand that life dealt him and molded and squeezed every advantage out of it that he could and ultimately turned many of the sour lemons life handed him into sweet lemonade. More details about Chris can be found on page 81 and at www.chrisjonesyouthspeaker.com.


The Honorable Christopher A. Masingill Federal Co-Chairman, Delta Regional Authority Christopher A. Masingill serves as the Federal Co-Chairman of the Delta Regional Author-ity, a federal-state partnership whose mission is to help create jobs, build communities, and improves the lives in the 252 counties and parishes in the eight states of the Delta re-gion. Chairman Masingill has extensive experience in community and economic develop-ment and developing strategic connections between the public and private sectors. In just two and a half years with the Delta Regional Authority, Chairman Masingill has worked with the Governors of the Delta states to leverage $28.6 million into more than $586 million in private and other public sector investment. His priority to increase economic develop-

ment in the business sector with a focus on entrepreneurship has increased investment from $100,000 to more than $6 million in two cycles. Chris and his wife, Melissa, have two daughters, Mia and Ava, and reside in Little Rock.

29th Annual National Training Seminar Friday—July 12, 2013

All Day NTS Headquarters ............................................................................... Ryman Studio D 7:00 am CSA Business Meeting and Breakfast ........................................... Ryman Ballroom B Presiding: Kenneth M. Smith, President, JAG

8:00 am Best Practices Workshops—Series VI ...................................................... Pages 32-33

9:30 am Break

9:45 am Closing Awards Brunch ............................................................ Ryman Exhibit Hall B3

12:00 n Adjourn—‖Safe Travels‖

Brunch

Welcome and Introductions

Kenneth M. Smith, President, Jobs for America‘s Graduates

Testimonial

Kaitlin Siddall, Graduate, Creek Wood High School Jobs for Tennessee Graduates

The Honorable Chris Masingill, Co-Chairman

Delta Regional Authority

Chris Jones

Youth Motivational Author and Speaker

Awards and Recognition Jim Koeninger, Ph.D., Executive Vice President, JAG

Announcements

Closing Remarks

Safe travels and have an extraordinary 2013-2014 Year! Remember that the Class of 2013 follow-up period concludes on May 31, 2014. The Challenge: Achieve ―5-of-5‖ outcomes for the first time in the thirty-three year history of Jobs for America‘s Graduates!


Kaitlin Siddall JAG Graduate

Creek Wood HS JTG-Tennessee

The Honorable Chris Masingill

Co-Chairman Delta Regional Authority

Chris Jones

Youth Motivational Author and Speaker

—Testimonial— “JAG’s contribution to our nation’s competitiveness cannot be underestimated! As employers have

difficulty finding the most basic skills to fill even entry level jobs, JAG is filling the talent pipe-line with thousands of high school graduates who possess the skills and personal characteristics our economy needs to remain competitive – and who would not have graduated without JAG’s sup-port. I am proud to support JAG’s proven, data driven approach to curing the high school dropout virus that denies our young people access to good jobs and happy, healthy futures.” —China Gorman, Secretary and Member, Jobs for America‘s Graduates Board of Directors

University

2013 Pre-NTS Courses and Faculty

JAG 101 New Specialist Training I Professor Ron Rider

JAG 102 New Specialist Training I Professor Jenny Powell

JAG 102 New Specialist Training I Professor Jean McLaurine

JAG 103 Middle School Program Improvement Professor Julie Ray, Ed.D.

JAG 105 Advanced Specialist Development Professor Karey Jaszewski

JAG 200 Management Development Institute I Professor Jason Moore

JAG 201 Management Development Institute II Professor John McConnell and Professor Jim

Lambert

JAG 202 Fundraising and Grant Development Professor Julie Poulin

JAG 500 Leadership and Management Development Program Professor Jim Koeninger, Ph.D.

and Professor Kenneth M. Smith

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JAG University Course Catalog Monday—July 8, 2013

All Day Headquarters ....................................................................................... Ryman Studio D Breakfast (On Your Own) 8:00 am JAG University Courses JAG 101 New Specialist Training I for JAG-Kansas Specialists with less than one year of experience ....... Ballroom AD Faculty Member: Professor Ron Rider, JAG-OH and JAG National Trainer

JAG 101 New Specialist Training I for Specialists with less than one year of experience ................. Ryman Ballroom CF

Faculty Member: Professor Jenny Powell, JAG-OH and JAG National Trainer

JAG 101 New Specialist Training I for Specialists with less than one year of experience ........................Ryman Studio L

Faculty Member: Jean McLaurine, JAG National Trainer

JAG 102: Advanced Specialist ......................................................... Ryman Studio FG Faculty Member: Karey Jaszewski, JAG National Trainer JAG 103 Middle School Program Improvement................................. Ryman Studio E Faculty Member: Professor, Julie Ray, Ed.D., JAG National Trainer

JAG 200 Management Development Institute I ................................. Ryman Studio HI Faculty Member: Jason Moore. JAG-Arizona and JAG National Trainer

JAG 201 Management Development Institute II ............................... Ryman Studio JK Faculty Member: Professor John McConnell. JAG-Ohio and JAG National Trainer; Jim Lambert

JAG 202 Fundraising and Grant Development .................................. Ryman Studio E Faculty Member: Professor Julie Poulin, JAG National Trainer

JAG 500 Leadership and Management Development Program .... Ryman Ballroom B Faculty Members: Ken Smith, President, and Jim Koeninger, Ph.D., Executive Vice President Council of State Affiliates Only

10:00 Break 10:15 JAG University Courses (continued)

12:00 n Luncheon ................................................................................................ Ryman Hall B3 1:00 pm JAG University Courses (continued) 3:00 Break 3:15 JAG University Courses (continued)

5:30 Adjourn and Dinner on Your Own


JAG University Course Catalog Tuesday—July 9, 2013

All Day Headquarters ....................................................................................... Ryman Studio D

Breakfast (On Your Own)

8:00 am JAG University Courses

JAG 101 New Specialist Training I for JAG-Kansas Specialists with less than one year of experience ...... Ballroom AD Faculty Member: Professor Ron Rider, JAG-OH and JAG National Trainer

JAG 101 New Specialist Training I for Specialists with less than one year of experience ................ Ryman Ballroom CF


JAG 101 New Specialist Training I for Specialists with less than one year of experience ....................... Ryman Studio L


JAG 102: Advanced Specialist ........................................................ Ryman Studio FG Faculty Member: Karey Jaszewski, JAG National Trainer

JAG 103 Middle School Program Improvement ................................ Ryman Studio E Faculty Member: Professor, Julie Ray, Ed.D., JAG National Trainer




JAG 500 Leadership and Management Development Program .... Ryman Ballroom B Faculty Members: Ken Smith, President, and Jim Koeninger, Ph.D., Executive Vice President Council of State Affiliates Only

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5:30 Adjourn and Dinner on Your Own


JAG University Course Catalog Wednesday—July 10, 2013

All Day Headquarters ....................................................................................... Ryman Studio D

Breakfast (On Your Own)

8:00 am JAG University Courses

JAG 101 New Specialist Training I for JAG-Kansas Specialists with less than one year of experience ....... Ballroom AD Faculty Member: Professor Ron Rider, JAG-OH and JAG National Trainer

JAG 101 New Specialist Training I for Specialists with less than one year of experience ................. Ryman Ballroom CF


JAG 101 New Specialist Training I for Specialists with less than one year of experience ........................Ryman Studio L


JAG 102: Advanced Specialist ......................................................... Ryman Studio FG Faculty Member: Karey Jaszewski, JAG National Trainer

JAG 103 Middle School Program Improvement................................. Ryman Studio E Faculty Member: Professor, Julie Ray, Ed.D., JAG National Trainer




JAG 500 Leadership and Management Development Program .... Ryman Ballroom B Faculty Members: Ken Smith, President, and Jim Koeninger, Ph.D., Executive Vice President

10:15 Adjourn 10:30 JAG University Graduation Ceremony Brunch..................................... Ryman Hall B3

Recognition of Workshop Participants and Facilitators:

JAG 101 New Specialist Training I—Ron Rider, Jenny Powell, Jean McLaurine

JAG 102 Advanced Specialist—Karey Jaszewski

JAG 103 Middle School Improvement—Dr. Julie Ray

JAG 200 Management Development Institute I—Jason Moore

JAG 201 Management Development Institute II—John McConnell and Jim Lambert

JAG 202 Fundraising and Grant Development—Julie Poulin

JAG 500 Leadership and Management Development—Dr. Jim Koeninger and Ken Smith


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More than seven in 10 U.S. teens jobless in summer http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/money/economy/story/2012-06-12/teen-jobs-disappearing/55555506/1 WASHINGTON – Once a rite of passage to adulthood, summer jobs for teens are disappearing.

Fewer than three in 10 American teenagers now hold jobs such as running cash registers, mowing lawns or busing restaurant tables from June to August. The decline has been particularly sharp since 2000, with employment for 16-to-19-year olds falling to the lowest level since World War II. And teen employment may never return to pre-recession levels, suggests a projection by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The drop in teen employment, steeper than for other age groups, is partly a cultural shift. More youths are spending summer months in school, at music or learning camps or in other activities geared for

college. But the decline is especially troubling for teens for whom college may be out of reach, leaving them increasingly idle and with few options to earn wages and job experience. Older workers, immigrants and debt-laden college graduates are taking away lower-skill work as they strug-gle to find their own jobs in the weak economy. Upper-income white teens are three times as likely to have summer jobs as poor black teens, sometimes capitalizing on their parents' social networks for help. Overall, more than 44% of teens who want summer jobs don't get them or work fewer hours than they pre-fer. "It's really frustrating," said Colleen Knaggs, describing her fruitless efforts to find work for the past two years. The 18-year-old graduated from high school last week in Flagstaff, Ariz., the state that ranks highest in the share of U.S. teens who are unable to get the summer work they desire, at 58%. Wanting to be better prepared to live on her own and to save for college, Knaggs says she submitted a dozen applications for summer cashier positions. She was turned down for what she believes was her lack of connections and work experience. Instead of working this summer, she'll now be babysitting her 10-year-old brother, which has been the extent of her work so far, aside from volunteering at concession stands. "I feel like sometimes they don't want to go through the training," said Knaggs, who is now bracing for a heavier debt load when she attends college in the fall. Economists say teens who aren't getting jobs are often those who could use them the most. Many are not moving on to more education. "I have big concerns about this generation of young people," said Harry Holzer, labor economist and public policy professor at Georgetown University. He said the income gap between rich and poor is exacerbated when lower-income youths who are less likely to enroll in college are unable to get skills and training. "For young high school graduates or dropouts, their early work experience is more closely tied to their suc-cess in the labor market," he said.

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Andrew Sum, director of the Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University, said better job pathways are needed for teens who don't attend four-year colleges, including paid internships for high school seniors and increased post-secondary training in technical institutes. "We are truly in a labor market depression for teens," he said. "More than others, teens are frequently off the radar screens of the nation's and states' economic policymakers." Washington, D.C., was the jurisdiction most likely to have teens wanting summer work but unable to get it or working fewer hours than desired, with more than three in five in that situation. It was followed by Arizona, California, Washington state, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina and Nevada. On the other end of the scale, Wyoming, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Nebraska, South Dakota and Kansas had teens who were more often able to find work. All those states have fewer immigrant workers.

The figures are based on an analysis of Census Bureau Current Population Survey data from June to August 2011 by Northeastern's Center for Labor Market Studies. They are supplemented with research from Christopher L. Smith and Daniel Aaronson, two Federal Reserve economists, as well as interviews with Labor Department economists and Challenger, Gray & Christmas, a national job placement firm. About 5.1 million, or just 29.6%, of 16-to-19 year olds were employed last summer. Adjusted for seasonal fac-tors, the rate dips to 25.7%. In 1978, the share reached a peak of nearly 60% before waves of immigration brought in new low-skill workers. Teen employment remained generally above 50% until 2001, dropping sharply to fresh lows after each of the past two recessions. Out of more than 3.5 million underutilized teens who languished in the job market last summer, 1.7 million were unemployed, nearly 700,000 worked fewer hours than desired and 1.1 million wanted jobs but had given up looking. That 3.5 million represented a teen underutilization rate of 44%, up from roughly 25% in 2000. By race and income, blacks, Hispanics and teens in lower-income families were least likely to be employed in summer jobs. The figure was 14% for African-American teens when their family income was less than $40,000 a year, compared to 44% of white teens with family income of $100,000-$150,000. Hispanics in families making less than $40,000 also faced difficulties (19% employed), while middle-class black teens with family income of $75,000-$100,000 did moderately better, at 28% employed. Based on teen employment from January to April this year, also at historic lows, the share of teens working in jobs this summer is expected to show little if any improvement. "We're seeing a cultural change. Parents used to tell their kids, go to the retail store or gas station and find a job in the summer, but it's not happening as much anymore," said John A. Challenger, CEO of Challenger, Gray & Christmas. He urges teens who desire jobs to find them by asking parents' friends and meeting hiring mangers face to face, rather than simply e-mailing or dropping off resumes. "The question is where teen employment has bottomed out. Have we reached that limit? I don't know," he said. According to government projections, the teens entering the U.S. labor force are expected to decline another 8 percentage points by 2020. By that time, young adults ages 16 to 24 will make up 11% of the labor force. While increased schooling is a factor, much of the recent employment decline is due to increased competition from other age groups for entry-level jobs that teens normally would fill.

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Smith, the Fed economist, attributes at least half of declining teen employment since the mid-1980s to youths who are being crowded out of the job market by older workers and immigrants, pointing to recent technologi-cal changes that have thinned the ranks of midlevel jobs such as bank teller and sales representative. His working paper for the Federal Reserve points to "potentially troubling long-term consequences" to the ex-tent that jobless teens are not utilizing their time to go to summer school or do other college-preparatory work. His analysis of government data found that jobless teens across all income groups were often spending the extra time watching TV, playing video games and sleeping rather than on educational activities. Nicole Shaw, 18, of Baton Rouge, La., is working to make sure she isn't a victim of the jobs pinch. She was hired as a restaurant waitress after a family friend tipped her off about an opening earlier in the year. In a state where teen employment is 10th worst in the nation, Shaw has become the youngest employee in her workplace by several decades while her friends continue to struggle to find summer work. Still, she gets paid just $2 an hour plus tips, making it hard to accumulate real savings. "I'm mostly just trying to help out my family and save for college," Shaw said, expressing hope that she will be able to build on the work experience for the future. "Even though you can be the best waitress you can be, the tips, they tip you whatever. I love my job, it's just the pay." Associated Press writers Felicia Fonseca in Flagstaff, Ariz., and Sheila Kumar in Baton Rouge, La., contrib-uted to this report.

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The day after he graduated from Hempstead High School, Justin Beck started a full-time job as a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machinist at Decker Precision Machining in Peosta—no small feat in an economy in which few high school students can find even part-time summer jobs. But just three months earlier, Justin‘s post-graduation plans had been far less clear. ―I didn‘t know what I wanted to do,‖ he says. ―Judy Simon, Hempstead‘s I-JAG Education Specialist, told me about this new advanced manufacturing program.‖ He credits her in helping unlock his potential. The new program, known as Opportunity Dubuque, was created by a coalition convened through the Community Foundation‘s Project HOPE initiative; partners include the City of Dubuque, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, East Central Intergovernmental Agency, IowaWorks, Dubuque Community School District, Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) and The Circles Initiative. Opportunity Dubuque participants are selected through an interview and assessment process and receive full scholarships for three months of training at NICC. Graduates can then choose to interview with employers seeking skilled entry-level employees at $10-$18 an hour or to continue their education by earning a degree. Justin completed the three CNC training classes during his second semester and graduated from the program three weeks before his high school graduation. Nearly all of the 19 pilot program graduates, including many displaced adult workers, went on to full-time employment while the rest chose to continue their education. Justin is considering NICC‘s full-year CNC machining program to expand his opportunities at Decker. In the meantime, he‘s telling all his friends about Opportunity Dubuque. ―It‘s a great opportunity,‖ he says, ―and a great way to get a job.‖

JAG Graduate Justin Beck, a Computer Numerical Control Machinist,

Credits JAG Specialist for Unlocking His Potential!

Respondent 2013 Scholarships Available Total

JAG-National Kenneth M. Smith Scholarship Fund (Funding provided by the Western Union Foundation)

$25,000

JAG-Arizona Additional scholarship award announcements are anticipated. $1,025,206

Comparde High School $3,000

Coronado High School $77,000

Gila Bend High School $750

Peoria High School $9,600

Paradise Valley High School $5,750

Tempe High School $26,000

Tolleson High School $40,000

Santa Cruz High School $142,500

Sunrise Mountain High School $503,356

Westview High School $217,250

JAG-Georgia $273,075

Clark Central High School $202,325

Decatur High School $3,250

Marietta High School $10,500

Newman High School $12,500

JGG-Southwest Region $16,000

Stewart County High School $27,500

Valdosta High School $1,000

JAG-Iowa State Scholarship $500 $1,500

Local Scholarships $1,000

JAG-Indiana $2,340,674

JAG-Louisiana West Jefferson High School $16,000 $401,722

Morehouse High School $500

Wossman High School $1500

Jeanerette High School $1100.00

Jeanerette High School TOPS

Port Allen High School $36,478

Brusely High School $1500

DeSoto Parish Career Center $302,344

Leesville High School $5900.00

Pickering High School TOPS

Bonnabel High School $23,000

Assumption High School $8,250

Livonia High School $5,150

Livonia High School TOPS

JAG-Maine Maine State Chamber of Commerce provides up to three scholarships @ $1,500.

$4,500

Scholarships Received by Reporting States

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Jobs for America’s Graduates and AT&T Team Up to Help Students Succeed

Support will help JAG reach more youth at risk of dropping out

Alexandria, Va., April 23, 2013 – Jobs for America‘s Graduates (JAG) and AT&T are working together to raise the nation‘s high school graduation rate by expanding mentoring, tutoring and other academic support for students at risk of dropping out. AT&T has contributed $1 million to JAG to allow the national non-profit to add new schools and/or expand existing programs with proven records of success in keeping kids in school. JAG programs help underserved students overcome barriers to graduation through mentoring, tutoring, aca-demic support and links to social services among other interventions. With a high school diploma or General Educational Diploma, students are guided into post-secondary education, entry-level careers or the military. ―We commend AT&T for its leadership in investing in programs that work for America‘s most high-risk young people. It sets a standard we hope other companies will emulate,‖ said JAG‘s Chairman, Governor Jack Markell of Delaware. ―This one-million dollar commitment will allow us to add 30-40 new JAG programs, helping 1,600 new young people build a strategy for their success.‖

―We are encouraged by the recent news that for the first time we are on a path to reach a 90 percent national graduation rate by 2020, but we also know there is more work to be done,‖ said Charlene Lake, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer at AT&Tand JAG board member. ―Bringing to scale programs like JAG that are making a measurable impact on the students that need it most is one of the key ways we can stay on track to meet our graduation goal.‖ Through a Request for Proposal process supported by AT&T, JAG will provide incentive grants contingent upon matching funds to:

New network affiliates that can demonstrate the capacity to sustain long-term operations Existing affiliates that can demonstrate the capacity to support additional students

All affiliates on-board through this program must demonstrate the ability to comply with JAG‘s national stan-dards of achievement for graduation rates, attainment of meaningful employment and/or enrollment in post-secondary education. ―It is rare in our experience for a company to be as thorough and tough minded in its approach of supporting strategies that are proven to work – and then get behind them with both money and critical organizational commitment as well,‖ said JAG‘s CEO and President, Ken Smith. ―AT&T has indeed set a gold standard.‖ In more than three decades of operation, JAG has helped nearly one million young people stay in school through graduation, pursue postsecondary education and secure quality entry-level jobs leading to career advancement opportunities. Since 2008, AT&T and the AT&T Foundation have provided approximately $4 million in funding to JAG and its local affiliates. This support is part of AT&T Aspire, AT&T‘s $350 million commitment to education. With more than 1 million students impacted since its launch in 2008, Aspire is one of the nation‘s largest corporate commitments focused on helping more students graduate from high school ready for college and careers.

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Nancy Gardener

JAG-Nevada Specialist 2013-2014 School Year

Nancy shared the following comments at a dinner hosted by Governor Sandoval (NV) for members of the Ne-vada State Legislature and members of the JAG Board of Directors who attended the April meeting of the JAG Board of Directors in Carson City, NV.

JAG is my job. I love my job. I think every school should have a JAG program.

I thought how else can I let you know how great JAG is to them? I thought, I'll ask my students. So I asked my students if they would just write on a card what they thought about JAG. I said, just give me a sentence or two. Some wrote a book, so I'm just going to read a couple of excerpts from what the students said. You might get a better idea of how JAG works and why it works from their perspective. Keep in mind, most of these kids don't have a real stable family. A lot of them don't even have a family.

"JAG has gotten me thinking about the future and positive things towards school, my grades and generally life. Being a JAG student makes me feel like I have a second family.

"It gives people a second chance when others don't. It shows that you have a purpose."

"The JAG program has affected me by making me realize how important my future is. JAG has also made me believe in myself and made me realize what is important in life."

"It's helped me to go to college. Without it, I don't think I would have made it."

"Our teacher pushes her students to be the best. I really appreciate her for pushing me and now I'm able to graduate with a diploma." Some of these kids thought they might get a GED or Adult Education certificate but most of them are going to receive diplomas.

"I've learned that my life isn't as hard as I thought it was. Since I've had the chance to hear stories 10 times worse, I love myself 20 times more than I used to."

"Our JAG teacher really pushes us and when you feel like giving up, it's nice to know that someone cares."

"It's the best thing that ever happened to me." I just wanted to share that with you and let you know how im-portant it is for our kids‖.


Chris Jones Youth Motivational Speaker www.chrisjonesyouthspeaker.com Born to teenage parents, Chris was raised by his mother in Washington, D.C. Chris never allowed himself to become a victim or statistics because of his humble beginnings or circumstances. The oldest of five children, Chris learned at a very early age the sorrows, hurts and disappointments of life that are typically reserved for adults. Chris, however, never succumbed to his envi-ronment, nor his scattered and dysfunctional family structure. Instead, Chris took every disappointment and heartache that life dealt him and turned it into a blessing. Before opportunity could knock, Chris had opened the door and rolled out the welcome mat. He rearranged, rather than ac-

cepted the hand that life dealt him and molded and squeezed every advantage out of it that he could and ulti-mately turned many of his life‘s lemons into lemonade. He never shrugged or abandoned his responsibilities or sense of family loyalty along the way. He only pushed himself to achieve beyond the expectations of many of his family members and friends; closed the mouths of the naysayers and obliterated many of the stereotypes that were the forerunner for the majority of African-American males. At the tender age of 17, Chris was compelled into contributing support for his mother, three younger sisters, and younger brother. He worked full-time while still in high school, riding nearly three hours each day by bus, to school, work and then back home. He swept floors, cleaned toilets, flipped burgers and cooked fries at McDonalds, and although unbeknownst to him at the time, would become an integral part of his life experi-ence. While still in high school and diligently working full-time at McDonalds, Chris soon became known as a top-flight employee who was quickly tapped for the Management Trainee Program. Chris‘ story inspires, engages, enthralls, captivates, and blesses the hearts of his many listeners. Whether ad-dressing a room full of disadvantaged youths or adults, Chris‘ life and personal and professional successes have universal appeal. After six years in restaurant management, Chris served as a U.S. Marine Corps Re-servist, a U.S. Secret Service Officer (White House Police), and Maryland County Police Officer. After his ten-ure as a police officer, Chris was selected as the Marketing and Program Manager for the Officer Next-Door Program with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Today, as owner of Jones Executive Security Group (Former Director of Security for the Presidential Candidate Herman Cain), and as the Founder of YDREAM Leadership and Personal Development for at-risk youth and adults, Chris tells his listeners, ―Change Your Thinking and Change Your Life‖ regardless of your situation.

Chris‘ heart-wrenching story tells about how sheer will and determination, compiled with a lot of unadulterated heart and a dream, can help accomplish anything that you want out of life. Chris obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Potomac College (Washington D.C.) and received Executive Development Training through Harvard University‘s Business Management pro-gram. Chris‘ new book ―10 Ways Teenagers Mess Up Their Options‖ is now available on Amazon.com.


Contact Robert Hall For information on speaking events, please contact Hall‘s publicist, Diane Feffer at 972-670-7078 or [email protected]. Robert E. Hall P.O. Box 796293 Dallas, TX 75379 972-980-0987 [email protected]

About Robert Hall Noted author, consultant, and speaker on the strategic im-pact of relationships. For the past decade Robert has mentored inner-city home-less families. He helped pioneer a community-based, rela-tionship-centric model for preventing homelessness, imple-mented in 25 communities. He has witnessed firsthand the power of relationships in addressing poverty and homeless-ness. Previously, Robert co-founded and was CEO of ActionSys-tems for more than 20 years, growing it to a 200-person re-lationship training, consulting, and software company with offices in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, U.K., South Af-rica, and Australia. He created the company‘s Relationship Banking training series designed to enhance customer and

employee relationships. He also helped create the Managing Local Markets system that focused on building strong local market relationships. Under Robert‘s leadership, the company implemented these comprehen-sive customer and employee relationship management systems in more than 100 major organizations spanning 20,000 local markets, touching over 100 million customers on six continents. These systems ap-plied cutting-edge information and technology to enhancing customer relationships. Robert sold ActionSys-tems to a public company in 2000 and continued as the chief executive of that unit until 2003. During his tenure as CEO, Robert was named a finalist for Ernst & Young‘s Entrepreneur of the Year for the southwest region. Southern Methodist University‘s Cox School of Business named his company one of the fastest growing privately held companies in Dallas. Robert began his career at Arthur Young as a consultant to corporations and government. Robert‘s first book, The Streetcorner Strategy for Winning Local Markets, a business best-seller, broke new ground in the CRM (customer relationship management) movement. He writes a monthly column for ABA Bank Marketing magazine, and his columns in 2008 and 2011 won APEX Awards for Publication Ex-cellence in editorial advocacy. He has authored over 100 published columns, white papers and studies on relationship management including his landmark research report for the Bank Administration Institute, ―Survival on the Front Lines: Best Practices in Building a Sale Culture.‖ His articles have appeared in: Com-puterworld, American Banker, and Sales & Marketing Management.

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Robert is an acclaimed keynote speaker on relationships and has shared the platform at national and interna-tional conferences with such notables as: Bill Gates of Microsoft, Lew Platt, then CEO of Hewlett Packard, and Dick Kovacevich, then CEO of Wells Fargo. He has spoken at conferences for: Wells Fargo, Bank Ad-ministration Institute, Hyatt Hotels, Microsoft, Thomas Cook, Hewlett-Packard, Retail Council of Canada, As-sociation of Information Managers, American Bankers Association, Association de Marketing Bancaro Argen-tina, American Society for Training and Development, and Sales & Marketing Management magazine. Robert is a past Advisory Board member of Sales & Marketing Management and the University of Texas at Dallas Graduate Management School. He holds B.S. and M. A. degrees from Oklahoma State University where he was an instructor for two years. For over 15 years he has taught a 100-member adult Sunday school class entitled ―The Right Relationship.‖ Robert and Linda, his wife of 40 years, live in Dallas. They have two daughters. Praise for Robert’s Work Robert has been recognized for the strategic innovation of his ideas, his practical insight for translating ideas into effective execution, and his ability to generate passion for committed action. He modeled these qualities as a leader in the company he founded while helping client companies around the word inculcate them into their own organizations. A summary of accolades for Robert‘s work follows: For his first book, The Streetcorner Strategy ■ ‖A clear and concise game plan for anyone interested in understanding what profitable, local markets are all about.‖ —Bill Saporito, Member of the Board of Editors, FORTUNE ■ ―Robert Hall has not only been a pioneer on the subject of Customer Relationship Management, but pro-vides advice on its most difficult aspect: successful implementation of a CRM strategy at the point of cus-tomer contact.‖ —Thomas K. Brown, Founder and CEO of bankstocks.com and Second Curve Capital ■ ‖Robert Hall has a gift for making clear what‘s not working and why, in customer relationships. If you want to paint a vivid picture of the main challenges for your sales, marketing, and technology managers – how to build the right customer relationships at the point of customer contact – his book is the right place to start. It shows genuine insight into the customer viewpoint, and passion for getting it right.‖ —Michael Hegarty, President and Chief Operating Officer, Equitable


Charlene Lake Senior Vice President Public Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer AT&T The following comments were extracted from a presentation made at a dinner hosted by Governor Sandoval (NV) for Nevada Legislators during the April meeting of the JAG Board of Directors in Carson City, NV.

I want to tell you about a student I met a couple of years ago. Her name is Tyra. I met her in Washington, DC, and she was attending Ballou High School. Some of you might know Ballou High School, it's known as one of our nation's dropout factories. Ballou High School graduated less than 60 percent of the freshman that en-tered that school. Tyra had a future like many in that school did. She had no hope. She thought that she would spend her entire life working at a minimum wage job, but like so many students at that school, she got connected with JAG. It was really a phenomenal story, because she found the hope and the inspiration that she didn't have. She saw a future that she didn't know that she could have. Once she found that inspiration and that hope, her determination changed. I wrote down a quote that she said. "I refuse to become a statistic, another African American female, pregnant and on welfare." I will tell you that few times in my life have I ever been so proud as when I stood with Tyra on a venue no less than CNN. She was on CNN talking about JAG, and what's interesting is she talked about how important it was to her. Most of all she said, "I just wish that more students had access to JAG and could see the opportunities that they had, that this program gave to me." Those are the kinds of stories you hear all of the time, the stories that are behind the incredible numbers shared by JAG. Our CEO, Randall Stephenson, challenged us a few years ago to go out and find education programs that worked. He said, "This is not a charitable issue. This is a business issue. We're investing billions of dollars in our network, and we need to be investing in our future workforce." He challenged us to find organizations that moved the needle, and that's when we committed to our Aspire program. It's a $350 million multi‑year pro-gram to do just that. Last week I was in Washington, DC, with a bunch of other businesses. Part of the conversation, we were joined with Secretary Arne Duncan, and he was giving us advice on what we should do as business leaders when it came to the education crisis. One of the first things he said was, "Make sure your dollars are producing a return. If they're not producing a return, you need to take those dollars that you're investing in education and invest them in programs that do deliver a return." That is exactly why we're focused on JAG. We're passionately supportive of JAG. They have produced the 90 percent graduation rate, the 80 percent success rate, a year later through tough economic times, through higher standards, and across all socioeconomic segments. Now, one of the ways that we look at it as a company is yes, it's a dropout crisis. We call it an education cri-sis, but we also need to call it an economic crisis. When you look at the economic statistics, that's what's really, really frightening. I'm going to give you just a couple here.


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