Statement of Work:

The Jobs for Montana’s Graduates Foundation (JMGF) statement of work identifies the initiatives that are of priority to our organization.  They are to:
 

1. Manage JMGF’s AmeriCorps Program:  JMGF AmeriCorps members earn a $1,000 Educational Award by completing 300 hours of service.  JMGF AmeriCorps participants meet community needs, develop leadership skills and recruit volunteers.  The AmeriCorps grant requires matching funds to administer this statewide program. Manage JMGF’s mini-grants program:  Provide mini-grants to support and promote education and training for youth.  Grants are available through a Request for Proposal process.  Awards do not exceed $1,000.  Donations can be designation to support this important community resource.

2. Secure Resources to Enhance JMGF’s Endowment Fund: Endowment resources ensure the sustainability and increase our capacity to serve more Montana students.  

3. Manage JMGF’s Scholarships:

1. In cooperation with local and statewide partners JMGF provides scholarships to graduating seniors; helping them to achieve future goals. Scholarships increase recipients’ ability to achieve post-secondary education.

2. JMGF provides sponsorships for students to attend JMG’s annual Leadership and Career Development Conferences.  Within JMG, students establish a team organization called the Montana Career Association (MCA).  The MCA experience fosters the development of self-esteem, leadership, decision-making, assertiveness skills and provides recognition for achievement. 

3. JMGF provides scholarships for students to attend Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) annual National Leadership Conference in Washington D.C.Selected students participate in 4-day training sessions on leadership, communications, and workplace skills.  Previous scholarship recipients have told us that “the leadership conference is by far the best out-of-school learning experience.” 

4. Manage JMG dropout prevention program at the Billings Career Center: Through national, state and local partnerships, JMGF administers the JMG program at the Billings Career Center. 

5. Write and Manage Grants: 
   
   
   1. To provide direct resources to local JMG programs to make a significant difference in the lives of hundred’s of Montana’s Youth.  With JMGF’s support, students gain skills and experiences that encourage them to stay in school, graduate and become productive citizens of our communities;
      
      
   2. to develop and implement JMG’s first on-line curriculum providing teachers access to current and innovative resources that focus on career planning, decision-making, job seeking, job retention, academics, leadership, self-development and personal skills.
      
      
6. Plan and Organize Fund Raising Events/Activities: The annual Leadership Awards Fundraising Event supports the mission and goals of the Foundation.