The JAG core competencies are the result of considerable experience by Specialists,
employers' views on desired worker traits and job research reviews. The 37 core competencies
are grouped into 6 clusters.
A. CAREER DEVELOPMENT COMPETENCIES
A.1 Identify occupational interests, aptitudes and abilities.
A.2 Relate interests, aptitudes and abilities to appropriate occupations.
A.3 Identify desired life style and relate to selected occupations.
A.4 Develop a career path for a selected occupation.
A.5 Select an immediate job goal.
A.6 Describe the conditions and specifications of the job goal.
B. JOB ATTAINMENT COMPETENCIES
B.7 Construct a resume.
B.8 Conduct a job search.
B.9 Develop a letter of application.
B.10 Use the telephone to arrange an interview.
B.11 Complete application forms.
B.12 Complete employment tests.
B.13 Complete a job interview.
C. JOB SURVIVAL COMPETENCIES
C.14 Demonstrate appropriate appearance.
C.15 Identify expectations that employers have of employees.
C.16 Identify problems of new employees.
C.17 Demonstrate time management.
C.18 Follow directions.
C.19 Practice effective human relations.
C.20 Appropriately resign from a job.
D. BASIC SKILLS COMPETENCIES
D.21 Comprehend verbal communications.
D.22 Comprehend written communications.
D.23 Communicate in writing.
D.24 Communicate verbally.
D.25 Perform mathematical calculations.
E. LEADERSHIP AND SELF DEVELOPMENT COMPETENCIES
E.26 Demonstrate team membership.
E.27 Demonstrate team leadership.
E.28 Deliver presentations to a group.
E.29 Compete successfully with peers.
E.30 Demonstrate commitment to an organization.
F. PERSONAL SKILLS COMPETENCIES
F.31 Explain the types of maturity.
F.32 Identify a self-value system and how it affects life.
F.33 Base decisions on values and goals.
F.34 Identify process of decision-making.
F.35 Demonstrate ability to assume responsibility for actions and decisions.
F.36 Demonstrate a positive attitude.
F.37 Develop healthy self-concept for home, school and work.
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Newsline 340: "J.A.G. Feature by Erica Bivens"
President Obama "On Jobs, Energy & Strengthening
the Economy"
The Facts re:
"46226 Zip Code"
Indianapolis, Indiana
Fact:
489 felons are released into the 46226 area annually.
Fact:
The Devington Community has also become the central business district for drugs, prostitution, and other criminal forms of commerce which come with the secondary crimes of carjacking, robbery, burglary, rape and domestic violence.
Fact:
The number of graduating students in the class of 2009 from Arlington High School, a school within our targeted area, was seventy-two. Five Hundred Twenty-One students entered the freshmen year together, 72 graduates (13.8%). *This leaves more than 400 adults with less than a high school diploma residing in the community, a growing trend.*
Fact:
Devington Ranks #1 in Indianapolis in elderly and handicapped residents.
Fact:
Major problems with storm water overflow-sewage backing up in home drains and showers. Affecting property value and sales.
