JMG offers academic guidance and a caring structure for students who:

• have below average test scores
• have an excessive number of absences
• have been suspended, put on probation, or expelled at least two times
• are economically disadvantaged (living below poverty line)
• are products of a single parent home or foster care
• have parents who are not high school graduates

With researched-based curricula and qualified staff, JMG:

• Mentors program participants
• Prepares students for the workforce
• Educates via remediation, tutoring
• Teaches employability skills
• Exposes students to careers and colleges via field trips, guest speakers, conferences
• Engages students via student-led career associations
• Stresses parental involvement
• Provides referral services

Following the guidelines for Jobs for America’s graduates, Jobs for Mississippi Graduates provides a curriculum of up to 87 competencies. These competencies incorporate soft skills, life skills, and business management skills so that students can be prepared for real world experiences as they work towards their goals. Get the full list of curriculum competencies by clicking the “Download” button above.