Jobs for Delaware Graduates (JDG) was designed in 1978 by five working groups in Delaware, drawn from business, education, workforce, labor union, and community leadership. The purpose of the organization was to simultaneously address Delaware’s unemployment and dropout rates. Together, the public and private sector leaders of the state developed the model of Jobs for Delaware Graduates. Since then, JDG has become an approved Department of Education Career Pathway, serving an average of 3,500 students each year in 10 middle schools and 23 high schools throughout Delaware. Our certified Teachers implement a comprehensive curriculum, paired with experiential learning and community service opportunities that foster growth for each student, and prepares them for post-secondary education, advanced training, and/or employment. Our mission is to enable students to achieve academic, career, personal and social success. To date, more than 78,000 young people have participated in JDG programs since their inception, and more than 250 employers rely on Jobs for Delaware Graduates for producing enthusiastic, well-prepared, and effective employees. To learn more about Jobs for Delaware Graduates, visit www.jobsdegrads.org.