Jobs for Virginia Graduates is an affiliate of Jobs For America's Graduates. The mission of Jobs for Virginia Graduates is to assist youth in overcoming barriers to graduation and obtaining and keeping quality jobs. Program Features The method used to operate this program includes a unique combination of in-school and out-of-school services provided by a job specialist. Key Elements: Employability skills curriculum featuring core competencies based instruction – including units on career planning and decision making, job seeking, job retention, basic academics, leadership and self-development, and personal skills. Virginia Career Association – a motivational student organization that fosters the development of personal responsibility, leadership, decision making, and assertiveness skills and provides recognition for positive achievement. Job development and placement – meaningful job opportunities with advancement potential are matched with job-ready, motivated graduates involved in the JVG program. Post-graduation follow-up – graduates and their employers are provided twelve months of follow-up assistance to facilitate students’ successful transition into the labor market and/or post-secondary education. An active partnership between government, labor, and business organizations, educational institutions, and the community.