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Salute Our Heroes: JAG-K Invests in Kansas Students (contains video)
Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) offers at-risk or disadvantaged students support and resources they otherwise may not get outside the classroom.
Read MoreNews Release: Norton High School Student Adjusts to New Country With Help from JAG-K
Angel Rios wasn’t lacking motivation when he joined the Norton High School JAG-K program in the fall of 2022. Rios was, however, lacking proficiency in English when he arrived at the school as a junior.
Read MoreNews Release: Hiawatha JAG-K Student Discovers Passion for Broadcasting through Job Shadow, Internship
Hiawatha High School student Paige Mueller decided to take a chance when an opportunity to job shadow at a local radio station was offered at her school. She wasn’t sure it would interest her, but she gave it a shot.
Read MoreNews Release: JAG-K Students Visit Fort Riley, Learn About Military Careers
On Sunday, June 11, National Guard soldiers demonstrated various weapons and technical equipment to JAG-K students and staff, as well as providing the group a tour of Fort Riley.
Read MoreNews Release: Shawnee Mission North JAG-K Student Turns Garmin Experience into Full-time Job
JAG-K prepares students for successful futures. For one Kansas City student, that meant turning his academics around, securing an internship, and developing the confidence and the skills to excel in the workplace.
Read MoreLocal artists aid students in launch of new creativity program for youth
Local artists helped students from Topeka and Junction City launch a new program to help youth develop their creativity in a positive way.
Read MoreTopeka organization cites creativity and expression as vital tools in youth development
Creative Pathways and Means held an event Friday allowing young people to express their own creativity in a comfortable environment. They were also able to hear directly from local artists, and break out into sessions to explore the creative process for themselves.
Read MoreKansas Insurance Department awards scholarships to finalists of financial literacy essay contest
Kiowa County JAG-K student Karina Martinez claimed second place in statewide financial literacy essay contest.
Read MoreMcPherson Superintendent Discusses JAG-K with career specialist and regional manager (audio)
In this episode of 418 Focus on Ad Astra Radio, Dr. Vincent talks with Skylar Hill and Katelyn Loecker about the role JAG-K plays in helping students #findtheirgreatness.
Read MoreTwo EHS Jag students place in top 10 at nationals
Two Emporia High School sophomores placed in the top 10 in national competitions during the JAG National Career Development Conference in Orlando last week.
Kameron Welch placed third in career preparation and A.J. Hase placed ninth in prepared speaking.