Michigan Works! expands dropout prevention (JAG)

Published 9:47 am Wednesday, September 23, 2009

BENTON HARBOR – The Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program is now being offered to 250 students in Cassopolis, Covert, Coloma and Benton Harbor high schools.

JAG is a nation-wide dropout prevention and school-to-career transition initiative administered by Michigan Works! within local high schools.

In 2008, Michigan Works! launched the pilot program with 80 students in Benton Harbor High School, the first in Michigan to participate.

This year the program will expand to serve three additional high schools throughout Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties.