Success Story
Great 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 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 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 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 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…
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