Thomas Jefferson High School
Iowa Jobs For America's Graduates
Council Bluffs, IA

Contact Person: Kristine Hughes
Title of Contact: Education Specialist

Contact Information:
2501 West Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
712-328-6493 Ext 138
khughes2@cbcsd.org

Highlights
Activities:
Career Association membership, community service
activities with Special Needs students, leadership development
training in class and at statewide conferences, guest speakers from
businesses and colleges, job shadow opportunities, and career
developing activities (appropriate application completion and resume
creation and building)

Outcomes:
Students will develop strong employability skill so to
build a stronger, more dependable work force. Students prepare for
transition of school to world or work or higher education.

Level
11-12

Location
Urban

Funding
Non-profit funding

Demographics
Council Bluffs

Program Features

1. Outcome data system
4. Family outreach
5. Community collaboration
6. Aggressive outreach
7. Learning styles/multiple intelligences
8. Positive approaches to discipline
9. Personalized planning
10. Promotes caring relationships
11. Student voice and leadership