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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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Walmart Donates $10,000 to JAG-K
The regional office of the Walmart corporation recently made a donation of $10,000 to Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) to assist the organization in its efforts to help students prepare for successful futures. The evidence-based JAG-K program helps students prepare for post-secondary education and employment opportunities. JAG-K served more than ...
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JAG-K donation gives 100 laptops to some of Kansas’ most vulnerable students
Topeka Capital-Journal, Aug. 25, 2020 - Click for the original article A donation of 100 Chromebooks to Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas will help provide some stability for students in foster care. The Children’s Circus Project, a Texas-based organization that typically funds circus trips for families, focused this year on providing ...
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JAG-K Receives Donation to Help Students in Foster Care
TOPEKA – Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) received a donation of 100 Chromebooks that will help students in foster care with their schoolwork. The Children’s Circus Project raises money to help give children and families a day of fun and togetherness at the circus. But during the recent pandemic, the ...
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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.