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News Release: Kansas Students Place in Numerous Events at JAG National CDC
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The Creative Decision-Making team from Junction City High School, consisting of James Lamar, Jae’Lynn Dennard and Jaden Exantus, placed first in their respective category. The Junction City students gave Kansas its first win at nationals since the state claimed three first place finishes in 2020.
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Kansas High School Students Help Run County Museum
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Students in the Kiowa County JAG-K program are getting a unique opportunity. In late 2023, the Kiowa County Historical Museum director resigned but left the idea of bringing in the JAG program.
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Kansas Chamber & Education Foundation Announce 2024 Leadership Kansas Class
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JAG-K President and CEO Chuck Knapp is participating in the Kansas Chamber 2024 Leadership Class.
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News Release: Minneapolis Student Receives JAG-K Scholarship Memorializing Former Sen. Bud Estes
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Clare McKain, a senior at Minneapolis High School, was announced Wednesday as recipient of the third annual JAG-K Bud Estes Memorial Scholarship honoring the memory of the late Kansas state senator from Dodge City.
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News Release: Russell High School Student Receives Scholarship from JAG-K
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Russell High School senior Hannah Gideon was named recipient of the JAG-K Senior Scholarship at the JAG-K Career Development Conference at Fort Hays State University on Wednesday.
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Students Receive Financial Literacy Scholarships from Kansas Department of Insurance
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Three participants in JAG-K programs were announced Wednesday as winners of a financial literacy essay contest sponsored by the Securities Division of the Kansas Department of Insurance.
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News Release: Royals Charities Donates Professional Attire for JAG-K Officers
The Kansas City Royals wear some of the classiest uniforms in Major League Baseball. Understanding the link between appearance and performance, Royals Charities recently provided professional attire to the 16 JAG-K regional and state elected student officers. JAG-K is a multi-year, in-school program for students in grades 6-12 that offers ...
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News Release: JAG-K Students Gather for Career Development Conference and Career Expo
More than 200 students from Jobs for America’s Graduates – Kansas (JAG-K) gathered at McPherson College on March 22 for the organization’s annual State Career Development Conference (CDC). The event was sponsored by the Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner, Synchrony Financial and the Taco Bell Foundation. At the ...
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Kiowa County High School Student Receives JAG-K Scholarship Memorializing Former Sen. Bud Estes
Liberty Gilkey, a senior at Kiowa County High School, was announced Wednesday as recipient of the second annual Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) Bud Estes Memorial Scholarship honoring the memory of the late Kansas state senator from Dodge City. Gilkey will receive $1,000 to apply toward college expenses. She was ...
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JAG-K is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that partners with students facing various barriers to success, helping them graduate high school and then on to a successful career path.