09/25/2006
Alumni
Newsletter
September 25, 2006
WEBSITE LAUNCHED!
JCG launched its’ website in May 2006. The site can keep you up to date about current JCG events and news. You can visit us by going towww.jobsforcincinnatigraduates.org.
25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!
Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates will be celebrating its’ 25th Anniversary during the 2007-2008 school year. Over 14,500 youth have been served through JCG programs. Two 25th Anniversary Celebrations will be planned during the 2007-2008 academic year for our alumni and all of our friends and donors. Please check our website for updates and additional information.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION REGISTRATION!
In anticipation of our 25th Anniversary celebration in 2007, we are locating and reconnecting with our graduates through a free JCG Alumni Association. Please submit your registration online to reconnect with your former classmates and teachers, and update us on what you have been doing since graduation!
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
JCG is looking for your help! If you’re interested in working on a committee to help plan our 25th Anniversary party, becoming a member of the Alumni Advisory Group, or directly volunteering with our students, please call Pam Blackat 513.631.4400 or by visiting the Get Involved page at www.jobsforcincinnatigraduates.org
TUTOR NEEDED!
Immediate opening for a JCG math tutor to assist the Career Connections program at the LifeSkillsCenteron Gilbert Ave. Tutor is needed for approximately 5 hours per week and flexible hours are available! Contact Leta White at lwhite@jcgemail.org if you’re interested!
JCG IS 5 FOR 5!
JCG ispart of a national system of affiliates called Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG). JAG has five benchmark standards to measure success. JCG has consistently met four of the five standards, and this year, for the fourth time in our 24-year history, and the fourth time in the last 5 years, we met all 5 of the national standards!
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Outcome Standards |
JAG Benchmark |
JCG Performance |
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Graduation Rate |
90% |
95% |
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Positive Outcomes |
80% |
91% |
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Jobs & Military |
60% |
77% |
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Full-Time Jobs |
60% |
75% |
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Full-Time Placement |
80% |
91% |
SUCCESS STORY!
Nancy Johnson: Aiken High School, Class of “1992”“In August of 2001, I accepted a position as a Career Specialist with Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates. This career move changed my life and I have finally found my true “Passion” for teaching, mentoring and leading young lives through the vehicle that changed my life, which was education. The Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates program has been a destiny decision for me since 1992. I have been blessed to be an integral part of so many young people lives. It all started from someone who cared about my future to ask this simple question- What are your plans after high school? Look what can happen if we reach out to young people who don’t have any direction…. We can change their direction… For life…”
JCG ALUMNI PARTY HELD!
The JCG Alumni Reunion Party was held on Sunday, September 10, 2006 at Lady Bug Landing Shelter in Winton Woods Park. The party was a lot of fun for all of those who attended. Entertainment included face painting by Tuesday Tedesco, balloon twisting by Doug 'Feel N Lucky' Griffin, and games such as cornhold, football, and volleyball.
To view pictures of the Reunion Party, please click here.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Do you have a success story of your own that you would like to share with us? Please submit your story to Pam Black, Development Director, by email at pblack@jcgemail.org or go to our website, www.jobsforcincinnatigraduates.org and tell us what you have been doing since graduation.
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