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Three high school students receive scholarships from Kansas Department of Insurance
Steven Nguyen, Wichita Southeast High School, was one of three high school students who received a scholarships for a financial literacy essay contest from the Kansas Department of Insurance.
Read MoreNews Release: JAG-K Teams with KBA to Promote Financial Literacy, Banking Career Options
Members of the Kansas Bankers Association (KBA) teamed up with JAG-K throughout April to educate students about opportunities in the banking industry as well as tips on financial literacy.
Read MoreBasehor-Linwood High School Senior Receives National JAG Scholarship
Mycah Benton, a senior at Basehor-Linwood High School, was announced recently by Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) as one of 35 Kenneth M. Smith Scholars nationwide who will receive $2,000 toward their college education.
Read MoreNews Release: JAG-K Middle School Students Develop Interview Skills with HR Staff from KASB
JAG-K Students at Hutchinson Middle School got a taste of career preparation recently by engaging in mock interviews with Alma Henry, Director of Leadership Services at the Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB).
Read MoreNews Release: Junction City Students Claim Awards at JAG National Career Development Conference
A three-person team from Junction City High School took first place in a national JAG competition in St. Louis last week. Another team from Junction City finished third in an event at the national competition, while two local students placed in individual events.
Read MoreNews Release: Kansas Students Place in Numerous Events at JAG National CDC
The Creative Decision-Making team from Junction City High School, consisting of James Lamar, Jae’Lynn Dennard and Jaden Exantus, placed first in their respective category. The Junction City students gave Kansas its first win at nationals since the state claimed three first place finishes in 2020.
Read MoreKansas High School Students Help Run County Museum
Students in the Kiowa County JAG-K program are getting a unique opportunity. In late 2023, the Kiowa County Historical Museum director resigned but left the idea of bringing in the JAG program.
Read MoreKansas Chamber & Education Foundation Announce 2024 Leadership Kansas Class
JAG-K President and CEO Chuck Knapp is participating in the Kansas Chamber 2024 Leadership Class.
Read MoreNews Release: Minneapolis Student Receives JAG-K Scholarship Memorializing Former Sen. Bud Estes
Clare McKain, a senior at Minneapolis High School, was announced Wednesday as recipient of the third annual JAG-K Bud Estes Memorial Scholarship honoring the memory of the late Kansas state senator from Dodge City.
Read MoreNews Release: Russell High School Student Receives Scholarship from JAG-K
Russell High School senior Hannah Gideon was named recipient of the JAG-K Senior Scholarship at the JAG-K Career Development Conference at Fort Hays State University on Wednesday.
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