Wellington is thrilled to announce the School has been awarded a 2025 Community Grant from the Taco Bell Foundation to support our JagsConnect Career and Mentorship Program. This marks the second time Wellington has received a grant from the Taco Bell Foundation, building on a previous award for a separate program. We’re honored by their continued investment in Wellington’s mission.
JagsConnect is a new initiative designed to help Wellington students and alumni explore career pathways, build professional skills, and form meaningful mentorship connections. With programming tailored to students in grades 9–12 and recent graduates, JagsConnect offers everything from career panels and industry field trips to resume workshops, mock interviews, and networking opportunities.
The Taco Bell Foundation’s Community Grants program supports youth-serving organizations that help young people pursue their passions and achieve their full potential. In 2025, the Foundation prioritized programs focused on workforce development and career readiness, making JagsConnect a natural fit.
With this support, Wellington will expand its efforts to:
- Host career exploration panels and speaker series
- Offer off-site visits to local businesses and institutions
- Provide career readiness workshops on resume writing, LinkedIn, and interview preparation
- Build a mentorship and networking platform connecting students and alumni with professionals in their fields of interest
Rooted in Wellington’s mission to help students find their purpose and realize their potential, JagsConnect will come to life in exciting new ways thanks to this grant—empowering students to take bold steps toward their futures.
Stay tuned for more updates as we launch JagsConnect in the 2025–26 school year. And thank you to the Taco Bell Foundation for believing in the power of purpose-driven education.
P.S. The Taco Bell Foundation believes in us and in the potential of our students. If you do too, we’d love for you to be part of JagsConnect. Find out more about how to get involved by visiting www.wellington.org/jagsconnect.