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The Skills to Graduate
The Confidence to Succeed

Jobs for Illinois Graduates (JILG) is a state affiliate member of the national organization, Jobs for America’s Graduates. Founded in 1996, JILG is a State of Illinois not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation providing Illinois public high school students - through its nationally recognized and highly successful program curriculum - with the skills and motivation to stay in school, to graduate, and to move into successful careers and higher education. The program curriculum provides these students with the tools necessary to complete their high school education and provide them with the support, confidence and skills to improve their personal development and employability skills that will serve them in forging a successful future.  Learn more.

JILG’s Mission is to provide Illinois high school students with the tools, skills, and motivation to stay in school, to graduate, and to develop the self confidence and personal employability skills to achieve their individual potential that will serve them as they pursue their future careers and higher education.
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Goreville HS JILG students Brittany, Lindsay, and Devon prepare to become high school graduates.

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