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J4CG is Becoming JAG California!
We are thrilled to announce that, beginning July 1, 2025, Jobs for California Graduates (J4CG) will officially transition to JAG California! This exciting change represents more than just a new name and logo; it reflects our deepening partnership with Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) National and our commitment to providing the highest quality programming for students across the state.
Why the Change?
- Strengthen Brand Recognition: The JAG name is recognized across the country as a leader in youth workforce development and career education. Our transition to JAG California ensures we are part of a consistent, unified identity.
- Clarify Messaging: This change reduces confusion for schools, partners, and employers by using a name that clearly identifies us as part of the national JAG family.
- Seamless Integration: Consistent branding supports collaboration, access to national resources, and shared best practices.
What’s Changing?
- Our name: From Jobs for California Graduates (J4CG) to JAG California
- Our logo and branding: You’ll start seeing our new JAG California logo on all materials
- Updated templates, student materials, and presentations
- Enhanced visual identity for social media, events, and professional documents
What Stays the Same?
- Our mission and vision: To inspire and prepare students for career success
- Our team of passionate Specialists and staff
- Our program components, including:
- Project-Based Learning (PBL)
- Trauma-Resilient Educational Communities (TREC)
- Employer Engagement
- Our student-first focus and commitment to equity and opportunity
Timeline for Transition
- Now – June 30: Staff will begin receiving updated logos, branding templates, and talking points
- July 1: Official rebranding launch as JAG California
- Summer 2025: New materials rolled out across sites and social media platforms
- 2025-2026 School Year: Full implementation of new name and branding across all Learn4Life JAG California programs and our affiliate partners
Our California Identity
We have worked closely with the JAG National marketing team to design a logo that reflects both our California identity and the JAG mission.
- We have retained our state pride with an outline of California state
- Our colors follow JAG National’s branding, with a special California touch for the yellow color
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JAG California is a state-based non-profit organization dedicated to keeping young people in school, who for a variety of reasons are at-risk for not graduating high school.
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