Connecting students with careers: Program shows success creating post-high school paths

Think of it like a class that helps students answer this question: What are you going to do after high school?

It’s called Jobs for America’s Graduates, or JAG, a national course offered at several area schools, including Jefferson High School.

This college- and career-readiness course became an ideal way for the Sioux Falls Development Foundation to deliver its Career Connections program, bringing guest speakers into the classroom and taking students outside of it.

And it has had a big impact on students’ plans as they prepare for graduation. Here’s a closer look: