iJAG

iJAG 9-10 - 437002

The iJAG (Iowa’s Jobs for America’s Graduates) elective course focuses on Seven Essential Constructs: Career Readiness, Character and Self Development, Communication and Technology, Critical Thinking and Productivity, Life Skills, Self Advocacy & Conflict Resolution, and Work Based Learning. Lessons and activities are student-centered using project-based learning (PBL) as the mode of instruction with a Trauma Informed Care Approach.

iJAG’s interactive class has a student-led Career Association where students focus on careers, leadership, and social and civic responsibility. Students will participate in state-wide conferences with an opportunity to attend national conferences showcasing their talents in competitions involving careers and employment opportunities. iJAG students are given the opportunity to experience work based learning through job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships and on-the-job-training. The iJAG class will support young leaders to find their passion and purpose through individualized planning and then connect them with the resources they need to move into the workforce and thrive.
Credits - 2
Grades - 9, 10

iJAG 11-12 - 437001

The iJAG (Iowa’s Jobs for America’s Graduates) elective course focuses on Seven Essential Constructs: Career Readiness, Character and Self Development, Communication and Technology, Critical Thinking and Productivity, Life Skills, Self Advocacy & Conflict Resolution, and Work Based Learning. Lessons and activities are student-centered using project-based learning (PBL) as the mode of instruction with a Trauma Informed Care Approach.

iJAG’s interactive class has a student-led Career Association where students focus on careers, leadership, and social and civic responsibility. Students will participate in state-wide conferences with an opportunity to attend national conferences showcasing their talents in competitions involving careers and employment opportunities. iJAG students are given the opportunity to experience work based learning through job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships and on-the-job-training. The iJAG class will support young leaders to find their passion and purpose through individualized planning and then connect them with the resources they need to move into the workforce and thrive.*Additionally, seniors will receive 12 months of school-to-work follow up services after high school.
Credits - 2
Grades - 11, 12