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News Release: Former JAG-K Student Now a Certified Agricultural Education Teacher
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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.
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Three high school students receive scholarships from Kansas Department of Insurance
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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.
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News Release: JAG-K Teams with KBA to Promote Financial Literacy, Banking Career Options
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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.
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Basehor-Linwood High School Senior Receives National JAG Scholarship
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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.
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News Release: JAG-K Middle School Students Develop Interview Skills with HR Staff from KASB
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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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News Release: Junction City Students Claim Awards at JAG National Career Development Conference
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A three-person team from Junction City High School took first place in a national JAG competition in St. Louis last week. Another team from Junction City finished third in an event at the national competition, while two local students placed in individual events.
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JAG-K students qualify for nationals
Great Bend Tribune, April 11, 2022 - click to view the original article Great Bend High School students in the JAG-K class distinguished themselves last week at the Job for America’s Graduates - Kansas annual State Career Development Conference. More than 200 students gathered at Barton Community College for the ...
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GBED eyes apprenticeships to help workforce woes
Great Bend Tribune, April 6, 2022 - Click to read the original article “Help wanted” signs hanging in windows and posted on billboards have become a familiar sight as businesses struggle with a workforce shortage. But, through a new apprenticeship program, Great Bend Economic Development Inc. hopes to help solve ...
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News Release: F.L. Schlagle Senior Receives Scholarship From JAG-K
A senior from F.L. Schlagle High School in Kansas City was recently named recipient of the JAG-K Scholarship for seniors in high school. Aleah Netherland was selected from an application process that included an essay, resume, a speech, letters of recommendation, and work samples. “We are always proud of the ...
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