Heron Virtual Academy Students Chosen to Participate in Nationally Recognized Jobs Program
October 04 2023 - 10:35AM
Business Wire
Heron Virtual Academy is the state’s only
online charter school to partner with Jobs for America’s
Graduates
Sixty students at Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina
(HVASC) will get special graduation support through the national
Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program. Of the 33 schools
across South Carolina involved in JAG, HVASC is the only virtual
charter school in the state to participate and only the second
participating virtual school nationwide.
South Carolina’s JAG program boasts a graduation rate of 97%,
well above the state’s average of 85%. It has been honored
nationally for 12 straight years as the highest-achieving program
to help high schoolers graduate.
“JAG has an incredible track record helping students find their
passion and put it to work immediately after high school,” said
David Crook, CEO of HVASC. “Heron is proud to be the state’s only
virtual school in the JAG program, and the second nationwide. Our
involvement speaks to the unique opportunities we provide and our
commitment to help students learn the skills they will need for
success in the workforce.”
Since 1980, JAG has served more than 1.5 million young people.
Their model reaches middle school, high school, and out-of-school
and collegiate young adult populations who might be struggling with
challenges such as health issues, learning disorders, and trauma.
In an editorial published earlier this year, South Carolina
Governor Herny McMaster wrote, “This program works. It changes
lives, and it sharpens our competitive edge…Our young people have
the ability; all some need is a little help.”
“JAG students are kids are students of promise, with tremendous
potential,” says Jennie Brantley, Program Manager at JAG-SC. “We
provide critical support and mentoring to help students explore
their interests, find a career, and learn employment skills. We
connect them to jobs and post-secondary pathways and provide 12
months of mentoring after they graduate for smooth transitions and
problem-solving.”
A dedicated JAG specialist will work with up to 60 Heron
students throughout high school and beyond, providing support
to:
- Identify career pathways students are passionate about
- Provide applicable classroom instruction
- Offer on-the-job training opportunities
- Coordinate mentorships
“Our hope is that the JAG students will discover ways to change
the course of their life and prepare them for life after
graduation,” said Crook. “That dovetails perfectly with our
objective at Heron to help students find alternative pathways to
graduation. We look forward to expanding the impact of this program
in the future.”
To learn more about the JAG program at HVASC or to enroll a
student at the school, visit HVASC.K12.com or call
855.661.0946.
About Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina
Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina is an online
public-school program of The Charter Institute at Erskine, serving
students across the state of South Carolina. Heron is tuition-free,
giving parents and families the choice to access the engaging
curriculum and tools provided by Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN), the
nation’s leading provider of proprietary K-12 curriculum and online
education programs. For more information about Heron,
hvasc.k12.com.
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