JOBS FOR AMERICA'S GRADUATES - NEW MEXICO
EVERY YOUNG PERSON DESERVES A PATHWAY TO SUCCESS
JAG-NM equips young people across New Mexico with the support, skills, and guidance they need to thrive in school, work, and life.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
JAG-NM supports young people across New Mexico through school-based programs, out-of-school services, career-connected learning, and free industry certification opportunities.
EDUCATION
SUPPORT
CAREER CONNECTED LEARNING
INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT
EMPLOYER CONNECTIONS
FREE INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATION TESTING
Earn a Certification at No Cost
Free certification testing is available to New Mexico youth ages 16–24, in school or out of school. Choose from 200+ YouScience certification exams across a variety of career fields.​
No full JAG-NM program enrollment required.
Schools and community organizations may also request group testing.
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Explore
Browse the 200+ YouScience certification exams.
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Sign Up
Complete the short interest form and select Industry Certifications Only.
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Schedule
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JAG-NM will contact you to schedule your prep support + testing
Out Of School Program
Support for Your Next Step
Free, personalized support for New Mexicans ages 16–24 who are not currently enrolled in school.
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Young adults can get help with:
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Education + Career Goals​​
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Job Readiness + Employment​​​
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Industry Certifications​​​
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Resources + Next Step Planning
THE JAG-NM IMPACT
JAG-NM sets measurable goals and tracks outcomes as young people move toward education, employment, and their next steps.
GOALS
95%
Follow-Up & Connectivity
12 months after graduation/program completion
75%
Positive Outcomes
• Employment • Education
• Enlistment
50%
GED/HSE Completion
OOS participants pursuing a credential
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IMPACT
85%+
Full-Time Employment
OOS participants
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75%
Full-Time Employment
Graduating JAG-NM students
100%
Graduation Rate
2024–25 JAG-NM students
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Explore our Annual Reports for JAG-NM outcomes, program growth, and stories from across New Mexico
Jobs for America’s Graduates – New Mexico is a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit and affiliate of the national JAG network.
We believe every young person has the talent to succeed.
Our programs are research-based and trauma-informed, helping youth overcome obstacles and become leaders in their communities.
