Craft shows are fall traditions
JAG-K members Deklyn Cravan, Jasmyn Marley and Greg Sommers were on duty for one shift at the craft show. They said their work Saturday would count as volunteer hours but the proceeds were going to the welding class.
Read MoreStudent Spotlight: Megan
When Megan joined JAG-K in 7th grade, she was struggling with behaviors that were keeping her from success at school and at home. She had made some bad decisions that were leading her down the wrong road. At the end of last year, she had a transformation and has turned things around. Megan says, “What…
Read MoreJAG-K specialists receive awards
Connor Phillips, Region 5 director of Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas, presented the High Performer Award to Kristie Hawley, JAG-K specialist at Independence High School, and the “Five of Five” Award to Shayla Reliford, JAG-K specialist at Field Kindley High School in Coffeyville at Friday night’s Independence versus Coffeyville football game Sept 28. The High Performer…
Read MoreGreat Bend holding first Manufacturing Day event
Manufacturing Day gives students glimpse of industry Great Bend Tribune: Dale Hogg October 2, 2019 The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development is joining forces Friday with several Barton County businesses to hold the first local Manufacturing Day. Dubbed Made in GBK, this event ties into the national Manufacturing Day held annually on…
Read MorePratt High School students learn to work together as they prepare for jobs after graduation.
Pratt Tribune: Jennifer StultzSeptember 20, 2019 Pratt High School has become known through the past several years for providing students with the skills, tools and classes needed to be job-ready or college-ready upon graduation. Part of the preparation available to USD 382 students includes the Jobs After Graduation (JAG-K) class or club available to qualifying…
Read MoreACHS and WHS earn JAG-K program honors
Courier Traveler – September 18, 2019 Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) announced that for the fifth consecutive year it has earned the Jobs for America’s Graduates 5 of 5 Award. The 5 of 5 Award is bestowed upon those JAG programs that meet or exceed the performance measures in five categories: graduation rate, successful outcomes,…
Read MoreRussell and Colby join JAG-K; program earns top national honor
September 15, 2019 by Hays Post TOPEKA – Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) announced that for the fifth consecutive year it has earned the Jobs for America’s Graduates 5 of 5 Award. The 5 of 5 Award is bestowed upon those JAG programs that meet or exceed the performance measures in five categories: graduation rate,…
Read MoreJAG-K earns top national honor
Great Bend TribuneSeptember 14, 2019 TOPEKA – Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) announced that for the fifth consecutive year it has earned the Jobs for America’s Graduates 5 of 5 Award. The 5 of 5 Award is bestowed upon those JAG programs that meet or exceed the performance measures in five categories: graduation rate, successful…
Read MoreSTUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Tyrianna
Tyrianna is a junior in high school in Kansas City. This is her third year in JAG-K, and she has made tremendous strides. During her freshman year, Tyrianna struggled with her grades and was once suspended for fighting. Last year, Tyrianna made a significant effort to bring her grades up and finish her sophomore year…
Read MoreJAG-K AWARDED $2500 FROM TACO BELL FOUNDATION
TOPEKA (September 5, 2019) – Today, Jobs for America’s Graduates – Kansas (JAG-K) received a $2500 grant provided by the Taco Bell Foundation to support approximately 4,000 youth in 79 JAG-K programs across the state. The funding will go towards sponsoring the State Career Development Conference in Salina on April 15, 2020. More than 200…
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