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Gov. Pillen and Guests Highlight Milestones and Benefits of JAG Nebraska
LINCOLN, NE – As Nebraska students get settled into their classrooms, Governor Jim Pillen is highlighting progress on a program that continues to expand and is creating connections to apprenticeships within the state. Started in Nebraska in 2019 and operated by United Way of the Midlands, Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) Nebraska has grown from three programs during its inception to 90 for the current school year.
The program creates partnerships between schools and businesses to help empower students to reach their full potential through education, employment opportunities and development of life skills. The program currently boasts a 99% graduation rate.
On Thursday, Gov. Pillen will be joined by representatives from United Way, JAG and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in celebrating the program’s milestones here in Nebraska.
This event is open to credentialed media.
What: Gov. Pillen and guests celebrate milestones and benefits of JAG program
When: Thursday, August 27 @ 12 p.m. (CT)
Where: Governor’s Hearing Room, State Capitol, 1445 K Street, Lincoln, NE
Who: Gov. Pillen; Janelle Duray, president and CEO of JAG; Emily Dickens, head of government affairs for SHRM; Shawna Forsberg, president & CEO, United Way of the Midlands; Aiden Richardson, JAG student
The news conference will be streamed live on Nebraska Public Media.
