Secure the support of the Governor, Chief State School Officer, and/or the Commissioner of Labor. Establish a private, non-profit corporation led by a Jobs for Graduates Board of Directors. Appoint a Chairman (Governor or Corporate CEO). Appoint a Board of Directors with key decision-makers.[the majority of board members should be from the private sector] Conduct meetings on a regular basis and hold the staff accountable for results. Determine multiple sources of funding for the program. Select a State Director for the JAG Accredited State Organization capable of: Securing funding, managing a staff, and providing leadership to a private, non-profit corporation that is highly accountable and sensitive to the needs of the employment community. Building partnerships with the educational community and the private sector to gain maximum benefits for those served by the program. Establishing and maintaining a fiscal control management system that provides the Board of Directors, funding sources, and other stakeholders with confidence that the organization has checks and balances and policies and procedures in place to protect the company's assets. Invite school districts to send representatives to a statewide meeting to understand the requirements of being a JAG accredited program. Recruit schools to the statewide organization based upon their willingness to implement the full JAG Model. Provide a positive climate for Job/Career Specialists to deliver a JAG accredited program to the target audience. Provide a furnished office (with desk, bookshelves, filing cabinets, computer and printer) and dedicated classroom. Conduct training for: State leadership Local specialists State and local managers/supervisors Install JAG's National Data Management System. Install JAG's core 37 Curriculum Modules into the classroom. Access JAG's technical assistance services and the JAG National Network. Implement the JAG Model at the school level, including: Employ a full-time Job Specialist (preferably employed by the not for profit state organization). Appoint an in-school advisory committee to assist with student selection. Implement the student selection process as prescribed in the JAG Model. Provide access to students targeted for the program (3-5 hours per week) through a scheduled class that offers course credit leading toward a high school diploma. Implement JAG's 37 core competencies plus others (a total of 81 competency-based modules are available) that the organization deems appropriate. Implement the Career Association by establishing a local chapter, led by the students, and affiliating with the state and national organization. Use the Career Association as an instructional tool that will:          - Enhance learning          - Build self-esteem          - Develop, practice and refine leadership skills          - Encourage participation          - Build pride in belonging and confidence in self Implement the JAG National Data Management System into each school (a Pentium I or better will run the JAG-NDMS program. Provide the Specialist and supervisor the opportunity to participate in national and state JAG Model training sessions. Conduct employer marketing and job development contacts throughout the program year; encourage potential employers to get involved in classroom activities. Provide counseling, coaching, remediation, and support that will increase the probability that the student will stay in school through graduation. Celebrate graduation from high school and develop graduation plans for those that do not graduate. Implement a 12-month follow-up period for graduates and non-graduates. Update student records (NDMS) on a daily basis and export data on a quarterly basis. Participate in National Accreditation and Destination Verification Studies led by JAG; report submitted to Board Chair and State Director.