Jobs for America's Graduates New Jersey
Charlean Gmunder has extensive executive experience in operations and supply chain management across various industries. Currently serving as a Member of the Board of Advisors for Jobs for America's Graduates New Jersey, Charlean previously held the role of COO at Blue Apron and served as an Independent Non-Executive Director at Itaconix Corporation. Significant leadership roles include Chief Executive of Business Unit at United Airlines, Vice President Operations at Maple Leaf Foods Inc, and Vice President Manufacturing at both Chiquita and Promotion In Motion. Charlean has a robust track record of managing large-scale operations, driving product development, and implementing efficiencies in diverse environments. Educational qualifications include an MBA and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Rutgers University.
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Jobs for America's Graduates New Jersey
Few programs that support students with unique needs and challenges are able to report the type of impact Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) has had on more than one million students nationwide. JAG is the nation’s largest dropout prevention and recovery program serving young adults ages 12-24 since 1980. By supporting students in academic achievement and employability skills attainment, JAG allows for both cognitive and social development necessary for success beyond high school. In addition, student exposure to leadership activities, civic responsibility, and social awareness activities further leverages their readiness for employment, military, or their freshman year at a college or university. Since 2012, students participating in Jobs for America’s Graduates New Jersey (JAG NJ) have graduated at a rate of 92% to 100%--more than double the rate of their school peers. Graduation rates alone don’t tell the entire story, though. JAG NJ students typically find employment at more than double the rate of their peers and they report changes in attitude towards education, increased attendance and optimism about their futures.