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Board hears IJAG presentation showing high graduation rates, expanded employer engagement in Davenport
Summary
District staff and a Mid City principal presented an overview of Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates (IJAG), reporting local enrollment, employer engagements and graduation outcomes and asking the board to support program funding and the forthcoming MOU.
Davenport — The Davenport Community School District board received an informational presentation on Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (IJAG) at its April 28 meeting, hearing that the program produces high graduation rates and extensive employer engagement in the region.
What was presented: District staff and Mid City Principal Bree Seifert described IJAG as a statewide nonprofit network that bridges school and employment through mentoring, work‑based learning and follow‑up support. Presenters cited the IJAG June 2024 annual report and local program data to show student outcomes and program scale.
Key figures presented
- Statewide: IJAG reported 174 programs across 50 counties and more than 8,000 students statewide;…
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