Alumni Spotlight: Hannah Gideon

November 24, 2025

When you join Jobs for America’s Graduates Kansas (JAG-K), you might not know just how many opportunities will come to you. Hannah Gideon, a graduate from the JAG-K program at Russell High School, understands this deeply.   “The specialist suggested the class would be an outstanding opportunity to gain skills and real-life experience that I…

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News Release: JAG-K Presents to Kansas Board of Education

November 21, 2025

Last week, Jobs for America’s Graduates- Kansas (JAG-K) presented to the Kansas State Board of Education, a long-time supporter and advocate for the work that JAG-K does.  This was an exciting opportunity for JAG-K to share news of their new micro-credentialing pilot, student success stories, and recognize retiring State Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson’s contributions to education.   Leading the presentation was Bev Mortimer, Chief Innovation Officer at JAG-K. “Think of JAG-K as a comprehensive…

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News Release: JAG-K Alumni Return to JAG-K as Employees

November 5, 2025

As the summer comes to an end, JAG-K students and specialists alike are returning to the classroom with anticipation for what this year will hold.  For many, this isn’t the first time they’ve set foot into one of our classrooms. However, for Hannah Atchison, the career specialist at Wyandotte High School, the JAG-K classroom is…

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News Release: JAG-K Day at Cloud

September 19, 2025

Earlier this month, Cloud County Community College (CCCC) hosted a group of Jobs for America’s Graduates Kansas (JAG-K) students from all around the state for the third annual JAG-K Day at Cloud. “JAG-K Day started from a deep respect for the impact JAG-K has on students,” said CCCC Vice President of Student Services Brandt Hutchinson.…

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