The Jobs for Florida's Graduates program has maintained its standard accreditation by the national Jobs for America's Graduates program for the third consecutive year. The program also generally met its graduation, placement, and wage rate standards for the 2000-01 school year. The Legislature's Office of Economic and Demographic Research longitudinal study reports that program participants tend to work and earn higher wages compared to a control group, but are not as likely to continue their education.
Due to budget reductions, the program continues to lag significantly behind the statutory goal to operate in 300 schools, currently operating in 13 schools. The program served 447 high school seniors and 115 non-senior students in the 2002-03 school year.

Jobs for Florida's Graduates Program Becomes Independent and Its Performance Improves
Report 02-12 February 2002
Jobs for Florida's Graduates Program Appears to Be Improving Its Performance
Report 01-19 March 2001

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