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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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Kansas Treasurer Lynn Rogers featured on episode of Coffee with Chuck
Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Rogers has donated money to demonstrate the use of Learning Quest 529 Education Savings accounts to save for post-secondary education. He is currently traveling around the state to meet with JAG-K participants, encouraging them not only to save for education, but to pursue their dreams. Watch ...
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Kansas State Treasurer visits with Topeka students to discuss how to pay for school
WIBW-TV, Oct. 7, 2021 - Read the story and watch the video as originally published TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Rogers visited with Topeka students on Thursday to discuss how to pay for post-secondary education. Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Rogers said he visited Topeka High School on ...
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News Release: JAG-K Releases Annual Report
Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) has published its annual report for the 2021 Fiscal Year. An in-depth look at program data and highlights from the previous year is now available on the JAG-K website. Click to view the JAG-K Annual Report for FY 21 The evidence-based program helps students prepare ...
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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.