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Columbia High School Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) Program has operated since 2003, providing mentorship, job readiness training, and leadership development to students facing barriers to success

The program offers "The JAG Advantage" which includes employer engagement in classrooms and on-the-job settings, project-based learning, and trauma-informed career-focused instruction

Students participated in summer 2025 internships with the City of Columbia through a partnership with the mayor's office, gaining real-world experience through field studies and professional networking events

The program has increased the number of students accepted into college and/or military service and improved the school's College and Career Readiness (CCR) indicator on its report card

JAG follows graduating seniors for one year after graduation to ensure continued success post-graduation