JOBS FOR AMERICA'S GRADUATES - NEW MEXICO

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