JOBS FOR AMERICA'S GRADUATES - NEW MEXICO

For many youth, access to education and employment opportunities depends on reliable internet access. Through a partnership with Mobile Beacon, JAG-NM is helping expand that access for OOS participants who do not have regular or stable internet. Hotspots are already being used by Out Of School participants across the state including southeastern New Mexico and the transitional living program at New Day Youth & Family Services. JAG-NM is working toward expanding this support t

JAG-NM’s Out-of-School program supports young adults ages 16–24 who are not currently in school. This includes young people who still need to complete high school or earn a GED/HSE, as well as young adults who have already graduated but need extra coaching, access, and support to plan their next steps in employment, education, training, or enlistment. This year, JAG-NM is expanding OOS support into the Northwest, Southwest, and Northeast regions, creating full statewide cover

As graduation season approaches, JAG-NM is excited to celebrate students across the state who are preparing to complete the school year and take their next steps. For many young people, this season is about more than earning a diploma. It is about building confidence, making decisions about their own future, and identifying the pathway that fits their goals. Some students are preparing to enter employment or are already working. Others are exploring certifications, apprentice

After CDC, 29 JAG-NM youth were eligible to compete at the 2026 National Career Development Conference in Salt Lake City, with 27 attending from all seven JAG-NM sites. Students used feedback from CDC judges to strengthen their knowledge, sharpen their presentations, and improve their competition materials before representing New Mexico nationally. We are proud to celebrate four students who earned national recognition: Davian from Cibola High School: 1st Place, Financial Lit

Jobs for America’s Graduates – New Mexico (JAG-NM) proudly welcomed youth from across the state to the 2026 Career Development Conference (CDC) for a day centered on leadership, competition, career exploration, and connection. ABOUT CDC The Career Development Conference is one of JAG-NM’s signature annual events, bringing students and participants together to demonstrate the skills they have been building through the program. From communication and teamwork to professionalism

Alumni Spotlight One of the standout highlights of this year’s Student Leadership Academy wasn’t just in the breakouts or the Egg Drop missions: it came from Rollin’ Thru ABQ , the dessert business owned by Frankie , a JAG-NM alumnus whose journey captures the heart of our mission. Frankie participated in JAG-NM over a decade ago, supported by a specialist who is now JAG-NM’s Executive Director, Kaity Parent. Parent noting that Frankie's journey is 'proof that the relationshi

Midday refueling was provided by Gourmet To Go , whose sandwiches and salads kept our students, staff, and employer partners mission-ready. At the end of the event, a few meals were left. Rather than let them go unused, a JAG-NM staff member launched a small kindness mission of their own, sharing the meals with neighbors in need. One sandwich reached an elderly blind woman, who later called to share her gratitude. She was so moved that she reached out to Gourmet To Go directl

On November 5, JAG-NM youth from across the state touched down at the NewSpace Nexus Launchpad for our annual Student Leadership Academy (SLA). This full-day experience was designed to equip New Mexico Career Association (NMCA) Officers with the tools, confidence, and mission-readiness they need to guide their chapters this year. From the moment the Career Association Officers arrived, the energy in the Launchpad felt like pre-launch: officer groups gathered with their mentor

We are excited to announce the expansion of our Out-of-School (OOS) Program into Roswell , marking a powerful step in strengthening youth pathways across southeastern New Mexico. The demand for accessible education, employment support, and wraparound navigation continues to grow statewide, and Roswell is already proving to be a community ready to engage. This fall, several Roswell OOS youth stepped into leadership roles within their local OOS Career Association chapter . At