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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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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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Letter: Help save lives through education by supporting JAG-K!
Good morning and happy #GivingTuesday! Giving Tuesday is a global movement to connect those who want to make a positive impact with those who need help the most. I am writing today to ask you to “Help save lives through education by supporting Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas!" Watch this ...
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KSDE, KDOC introduce first Kansas Youth Registered Apprenticeship for Topeka high school students
WIBW-TV, Nov. 17, 2021 - See the original article here TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka high school students now have the chance to apply for a Kansas Youth Registered Apprenticeship according to the Department of Education and the Department of Commerce. The Kansas State Department of Education and Department of ...
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News Release: JAG-K Hires Former Participant as New Career Specialist
When the Jobs for America’s Graduates – Kansas (JAG-K) program at Salina South High School needed a new Career Specialist last summer, an interesting candidate stepped up to the plate. Who better to understand the impact JAG-K can have on students than a former participant in the program? And who ...
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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.