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News Release: JAG-K teams up with Kansas Department of Agriculture to host Agriculture Summit
By Ryah Klima |
A few short weeks ago, Jobs for America’s Graduates – Kansas partnered with the Kansas Department of Agriculture to host their first annual Ag Summit at Kansas State University. This event was all about putting the “AG” in JAG-K! 45 students from 5 schools around the state came to learn all about the agriculture industry and the various careers and…
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Student Success Story: Zamir
By Ryah Klima |
“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…
Read More News Release: Students Earn Financial Literacy Scholarships
By Ryah Klima |
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 More News Release: Toni Porter joins JAG-K
By Ryah Klima |
Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas, Inc., today announced Toni Porter as the new Vice President of Marketing and Development. Porter started on March 23, and will succeed Senior Vice President of Marketing and Development Mark Bisbing, who is retiring in June. “I could not be more pleased that Toni is joining us. Her reputation and experience are impeccable, and I know we…
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Emporia High School Senior Awarded JAG-K Scholarship
By Ryah Klima |
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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News Release: JAG-K Students Travel to Wichita For Career Development Conference
By Ryah Klima |
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,…
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News Release: JAG-K Day at the Capitol Brings 400 Participants to the Kansas Statehouse
More than 400 Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) participants visited the Kansas Statehouse as part of the JAG-K Day at the Capitol celebration on Feb. 8. Students from JAG-K programs across the state met with their local legislators, informing them about the impact of the program and inviting them to ...
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News Release: Hutchinson High School JAG-K Student Interns for Kansas Legislator
Jobs For America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) does more than prepare students to become good employees. It prepares them to become community leaders. One way JAG-K accomplishes this goal is by introducing students to the Kansas governmental process on JAG-K Day at the Capitol, a day-long visit to the Kansas statehouse that ...
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News Release: Unique JAG-K Program Prepares Students in Correctional Facility for Successful Futures
Jobs For America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) is linking up with the state’s correctional facility for juveniles to help prepare justice-involved youth for bright futures. A new JAG-K program located within the Kansas Juvenile Corrections Complex (KJCC) is bringing the evidence-based curriculum and concepts to a unique population. JAG-K has a presence ...
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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.