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News Release: Kansas students find success in Salt Lake City
Twenty-one Kansas students participated and placed in national competitions at the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) National Career Development Conference (NCDC) just over a week ago in Salt Lake City, Utah. The NCDC was hosted April 30th through May 2nd, where students from all 32 JAG state affiliates came together for competition and development activities. Thirty-four students and ten staff members from Jobs for…
Read MoreNews Release: Students Earn Financial Literacy Scholarships
On March 10th, three students from Jobs for America’s Graduates – Kansas were announced as winners of the fifth annual financial literacy essay contest sponsored by the Securities Division of the Kansas Department of Insurance. The winners were selected by the office of Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, and the scholarships were presented during the awards ceremony of…
Read MoreEmporia High School Senior Awarded JAG-K Scholarship
Every year, one outstanding Jobs for America’s Graduates – Kansas (JAG-K) senior is awarded a $500 dollar scholarship for being an exemplary student in the program. This scholarship is awarded during the annual State Career Development Conference, which was held on March 10, 2026. This year, Angel Bahena from Emporia High School was selected to receive this scholarship. “Angel…
Read MoreNews Release: JAG-K Students Travel to Wichita For Career Development Conference
Over 200 Jobs for America’s Graduates – Kansas (JAG-K) students and staff came together at the Hyatt Regency in Wichita for the program’s annual State Career Development Conference (CDC). The event was sponsored by the Kansas State Bank Commissioners’ Office, and the event hosted judges from a variety of employer partners such as: Southern Star,…
Read MoreKingman High School Student Receives JAG Scholarship
Aubrey Thimesch, a 2020 graduate of Kingman High School, was announced Monday as a recipient of the 2020 T-Mobile Kenneth M. Smith Scholarship.
Read MoreHHS JAG-K junior headed to nationals for math competition
Hays High School junior Jonathan Rupe placed first at the state JAG-K competition this spring, qualifying him for nationals. Rupe said JAG-K has helped him do more than just hone his math skills.
Read MoreHHS student qualifies for National Student Leadership Academy in D.C.
More than 200 students from Jobs for America’s Graduates – Kansas JAG-K programs across the state participated in the organization’s annual State Career Development Conference (CDC)
Read MoreJAG students compete in virtual event
Southwest Kansas students who qualified to compete at NSLA, and the category, are: Natalie Radke, Garden City, second place in employability, Blair Holliday & Alexas Amos, Holcomb, first place in project-based learning.
Read MoreJAG-K Students Compete at Virtual State Career Development Conference
15 students qualify for National Student Leadership Academy in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreJAG-K student recognized as one of three Topeka High valedictorians, celebrates virtual graduation
On Saturday, hundreds of students in Topeka graduated virtually, including Trejon James, one of three valedictorian’s at Topeka High School.
Read MoreLingafelter named national JAG trainer
Brad Lingafelter of Haviland, regional director of Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) programs, was recently selected to participate in the organization’s National Training Academy.
Read MoreMunoz to serve on Apply Kansas committee
Munoz, a Regional Director for the Topeka area’s Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K), has been invited to serve on an Apply Kansas committee, an initiative through the Board of Regents to support high school seniors in the college application process.
Read MoreLeslie-Canty nominated for national LifeChanger of the Year award
Leslie-Canty, a Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas teacher, was also nominated by an anonymous student. She was recognized for relating to her students on a personal level, and she talks about her own struggles so students can learn from her mistakes.
Read MoreMatlock honored for service to JAG-K and Hays community
(HAYS) — In just its second year, the Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) program at Hays High School (HHS) is making a big impression in the Hays community. JAG-K specialist Johnny Matlock was recently recognized by the Hays Chamber of Commerce as the community’s citizen of the year, in large part for his work at…
Read MoreEducational program receives award for helping students find succcess
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) — A local educational program received accolades for creating pathways to success Tuesday morning.
Gov. Laura Kelly and Chuck Knapp, the president of “Kansas Jobs for America’s Graduates,” or JAG-K, were presented the JAG 5-of-5 award.
The award is given to JAG programs that exceed performance based on helping students successfully transition into post-secondary school, the military, or directly into the workforce.
Read MoreJAG-K student chosen as Tourette Association ambassador
“I never felt like I fit in and always felt out of place in my classes until I found JAG-K.”
Read MorePHS student selected as ambassador for Tourette Association of America
By From Staff Reports / news@morningsun.net Posted Dec 22, 2019 at 6:44 PM PITTSBURG — Pittsburg High School junior Emily Wachter has been selected by the Tourette Association of America (TAA) to represent the state of Kansas at its Youth Ambassador Training in Washington D.C. Wachter and her mother, Shauna Rooks, will attend the event in March, a release said.…
Read MoreGreat Bend student competes, participates in leadership workshops in Washington D.C.
t Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) was represented by 16 students at the JAG National Student Leadership Academy (NSLA) in Washington, D.C., including Great Bend High School student Austin Moore. The students competed in skills competitions, attended leadership workshops and had the opportunity to tour familiar monuments and museums in the nation’s capital. The students who attended NSLA earned the all-expense…
Read MoreStudent Spotlight: Sebastian
He is a great example of how important it is to keep going in spite of adversity and setbacks, and we are very proud of his hard work and resiliency!
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 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 MoreJOBS FOR AMERICA’S GRADUATES – KANSAS STUDENTS TAKE HOME AWARDS AT FIRST EVER MULTI-STATE CONFERENCE
5 of 14 national qualifying JAG-K students place in top three of their event at June 18 competition KANSAS CITY— In a first-of-its-kind event, three Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) State Affiliates partnered to hold a Midwest Regional Career Development Conference on June 18, 2019, which was organized similar to the State Career Development Conference…
Read MoreIN THE NEWS: Hays High School Senior
‘I knew I needed that second chance’ Hays Daily News: Juno Ogle Of the more than 170 Hays High School seniors who will cross the stage Sunday afternoon, eight of them in particular overcame some incredible odds for the honor. The eight are the first Hays High students to earn their diplomas under the Jobs…
Read MoreJAG-K STUDENTS COMPETE AT STATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
14 students qualify for National Student Leadership Academy in Washington, D.C. TOPEKA (April 25, 2019) – Jobs for America’s Graduates – Kansas (JAG-K) hosted more than 200 JAG-K students from across Kansas at its annual State Career Development Conference (CDC) in Salina on April 17, 2019. The students, who qualified at eight regional events, competed…
Read MoreJAG-K STUDENTS COMPETE AT STATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Over 80 middle school students compete against each other in career-focused events TOPEKA (April 23, 2019) — Jobs for America’s Graduates – Kansas (JAG-K) hosted more than 80 JAG-K middle school students from across Kansas at its annual State Career Development Conference (CDC) in Salina on April 18. The students competed in varying categories that showcase…
Read MoreBeverly Mortimer, Vice President of Programming for JAG-K, to participate in Department of Defense Program
Beverly Mortimer among select group chosen to engage with senior military officials and U.S. Service members for the Secretary of Defense’s Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC) KANSAS (Feb. 22, 2019) – Beverly Mortimer, Vice President of Programming for Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas, has been selected to participate in the 91st Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC…
Read MoreJAG-K brings National Championship back from Washington, D.C.
TOPEKA – Allen Roberts, a senior in the Pratt High School Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) program, was confident he had done well in the math skills competition at the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) National Student Leadership Academy (NSLA) in Washington, D.C. It was his second year to compete at the national level, and…
Read MoreJAG-K STUDENTS COMPETE AT SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Competitions showcase students’ competencies in interviewing, job preparedness, teamwork, communications, and leadership. WICHITA (March 16, 2018) – The Career Development Conference (CDC) is a one-day event that allows students the opportunity to showcase the skills they are learning in the JAG-K classroom. CDC events include Public Speaking, Employability Skills, Math Skills, Project Based Learning, Mapping…
Read MoreJAG-K STUDENTS COMPETE AT NORTHCENTRAL REGIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Competitions showcase students’ competencies in interviewing, job preparedness, teamwork, communications, and leadership. CONCORDIA, KS. (March 16, 2018) – The Career Development Conference (CDC) is a one-day event that allows students the opportunity to showcase the skills they are learning in the JAG-K classroom. CDC events include Public Speaking, Employability Skills, Math Skills, Project Based Learning,…
Read MoreJAG-K STUDENTS COMPETE AT NORTHEAST REGIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Competitions showcase students’ competencies in interviewing, job preparedness, teamwork, communications, and leadership. MANHATTAN, KS. (March 9, 2018) – The Career Development Conference (CDC) is a one-day event that allows students the opportunity to showcase the skills they are learning in the JAG-K classroom. CDC events include Public Speaking, Employability Skills, Math Skills, Project Based Learning, Mapping…
Read MoreJAG-K STUDENT COMPETES AT NATIONAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
TOPEKA (December 20, 2017) – Jason Mitchiner Jr., a senior at Topeka High School, earned second place in the national Math Skills competition at the 21st Annual JAG National Student Leadership Academy (NSLA) held in Washington D.C. on November 29-December 1, 2017. The Math Skills competition is designed to encourage JAG students to improve their…
Read MoreJAG-K STUDENT AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP AT JAG NATIONAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
TOPEKA (December 18, 2017) – Gabriel Smith, a senior at Lawrence Free State High School, was presented a $1,000 Jim and Karen Koeninger Scholarship during the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) Awards Luncheon at the National Student Leadership Academy (NSLA) in Washington, D.C. Gabe’s Smith’s application was based on a personal essay and resume and was…
Read MoreJAG-K STUDENTS ATTEND JAG NATIONAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Local students compete, participate in leadership workshops and tour the nation’s capital TOPEKA (December 13, 2017) – 18 Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) students attended the JAG National Student Leadership Academy (NSLA). The students competed in skills competitions, attended leadership workshops and had the opportunity to tour familiar monuments and museums in the nation’s capital.…
Read MoreJAG-K HOSTS ANNUAL STATEWIDE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Students compete for an opportunity to advance to the national competition in Washington, D.C. KANSAS (October 19, 2017) – More than 200 students representing 68 JAG-K programs traveled to Salina to participate in a two-day Leadership Development Conference. The conference featured competitions in Employability Skills, Math Skills, Project Based Learning, and Public Speaking. Winners of the…
Read MoreJAG-K PROGRAMS EARN TOP NATIONAL HONOR
KANSAS (August 16, 2017) – Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) announced that 30 of 43 eligible JAG-K programs earned the Jobs for America’s Graduates “5 of 5 Award” for 2016. 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,…
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