1111 Ninth St.

Des Moines, ia 50314

iJAG.org/employers

 

Our Impact

8,238

students served in classroom programs and post-graduation transition services across the state.

175

programs.

74

school districts.

 

Mission

To empower Iowa’s youth to succeed, thrive and become future-ready leaders.

Vision

To ensure a future Iowa where youths are resilient and well-prepared with skills, purpose, and opportunities..

Key Audiences Served

Youth

  • Career education: work- and project-based learning, self-assessments, job shadowing, training, tours and more

  • Career readiness and employability skills: soft-skills development, resilience building and professionalism

  • Employer engagement

  • Employment

  • Civic service

  • Tailored guidance: customized support and pathways based on individual goals

  • Post-graduation transition services: guidance for navigating life after high school

Schools

  • Integrated support: aid in supporting key benchmarks such as attendance, engagement, career exploration, employability skills and post-graduation transitions

  • State-supported career development programming

  • Dual enrollment options: opportunities for students to enroll in postsecondary institutions while attending high school

  • Individual development plans (IDPs): customized plans and guidance to support student strengths and needs

  • Work-based learning programming: partnerships with employers to integrate learning with work experiences

Employers

  • Corporate social responsibility (CSR) programming: partnerships that contribute to social and community well-being

  • Employee engagement: opportunities for employees to participate in volunteerism and mentoring

  • Hiring solutions: strategies and support for recruiting and hiring well-rounded talent

  • Talent pipeline development: services aimed at developing a skilled workforce through employer engagement

Communities

  • Economic development: drive to local jobs, promoting workforce development and economic prosperity

  • Civic-minded adults: encouragement of community involvement and volunteerism

  • Local volunteers: collaborative community service opportunities with support from community members

    Ways to Give

  • Corporate giving and sponsorship opportunities

  • Grant-gifting programs

  • Individual giving - learn about various ways to support iJAG’s 25th anniversary by visiting iJAG.org/donate25


What are the most immediate needs to support your organization?

If you or your organization are committed to the lifelong success of young people the future, the growth of your company or industry and fostering positive change in our communities, iJAG is the right investment for your dollars or time.

 
 

Board of Directors

  • Chairperson - Sarah Richardson, owner of Barker Apartments

  • Vice chairperson - Dustin Blythe, AT&T

  • Past Chair - Jon Couture, Principal

  • Board Secretary - Ondrea Mysak, iJAG

  • Board Treasurer - Jordan Guske, Deloitte

  • President/CEO - Wendy Mihm-Herold, iJAG

  • Alliant Energy

  • Archer Daniels Midland Co.

  • Availa Bank

  • Citizen Action Program for United

  • Auto Workers (UAW), Local 94

  • Collins Aerospace

  • Deloitte

  • Hy-Vee Inc.

  • John Deere

  • MidAmerican Energy Co.

  • Union Pacific

  • Wellmark Foundation

  • Iowa legislators: Sens. Chris

  • Cournoyer and Bill Dotzler, and

  • Rep. Tom Moore

  • State of Iowa: Department of

  • Education, Economic Development Authority and Workforce Development