HR682 Summary

• Commends Fairfield High Preparatory School for its exceptional Jobs for Alabama's Graduates (JAG) program, the nation's largest school-to-work transition program operating in 36 states and the United Kingdom.

• Recognizes that Fairfield High hosts the only JAG program in Jefferson County among 25 JAG sites statewide, and has increased its overall graduation rate from 80 to 96 percent since the program's inception.

• Highlights the student-led Career Association component that provides community service opportunities, competitions in district and state JAG events, and job shadowing experiences for students.

• Names 39 students from the 2009-2010 school year who are part of the prestigious JAG roster and acknowledges Job Specialist Linda Steele for tracking student progress monthly for 12 months following graduation.

• Extends best wishes for continued success of the school-to-work transition program and praises all students, faculty, and administration involved in the program.