Success Stories

Success Stories

"I can thank JAG for helping prepare me for my future."

Chrishayla Adams was elected JAG-K statewide student president, won the JAG NSLA public speaking competition in 2020, and was named to a juvenile justice advisory board by the governor of Kansas. She credits JAG-K for much of her success:

"JAG has helpd me come out of my shell and not be afraid to be myself. I've developed so many skills and traits that will help me as I continue to progress in my future."

Student Success Story: Zamir

“It was probably the best decision I’ve made in school so far,” recalls Zamir Loyo Reynaga, a former Jobs for America’s Graduates – Kansas (JAG-K) Student out of Westridge Middle School in Overland Park. “Just because of the friends I’ve made and also the things they’ve taught me in JAG-K.” Zamir’s JAG-K story is a…
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Emporia 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…
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Alumni Spotlight – Remy Stull

“Sometimes I think that, especially in the generation now, we get so caught up with the extracurricular activities in our life, whether that’s a bad home environment, whether that’s the homework that we didn’t finish, or whether that’s just conversations with our friends,” ponders Remy Stull, a 2023 graduate of Hays High School JAG-K who…
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