News Release: Newton Students Capitalize on Summer Career Prep Opportunities
Participants in the JAG-K program at Newton High School are taking advantage of higher education classes this summer to set themselves up for successful futures.
Read MoreNews Release: Concordia HS JAG-K Student Hopes to Turn Rodeo Interest into Career
A junior at Concordia High School has found that the training provided by his school’s JAG-K program can be applied anywhere. Even on the back of a bucking bull.
Read MoreNews Release: JAG-K Alum Shares Her International Adventures with Programs Across Kansas
Mego Londeen was a shy, small town girl who wasn’t sure where she fit. That is, until a JAG-K Career Specialist helped her study some unique careers that matched her interests.
Read MoreNews Release: Recent Russell High School Graduate Voted “JAG-K Student of the Year”
Hannah Gideon, a 2024 graduate of Russell High School, was recently announced JAG-K “Student of the Year.”
Read MoreNews Release: JAG-K Director of Employment Engagement Experiences Marine Training
Joni Bolen, JAG-K Director of Employer Engagement, recently attended the Marine Corps Educator’s Workshop in San Diego to build her knowledge of military career options for her students.
Read MoreNews Release: Former JAG-K Student Now a Certified Agricultural Education Teacher
Luke Alpers, a 2017 graduate of the JAG-K program at Stafford High School, is now doing his part to prepare students for success in agriculture related careers. He is completing his first year teaching Animal Science, Welding, Ag Leadership and Eighth Grade Agriculture at Kiowa County Public Schools in Greensburg.
Read MoreThree 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).
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