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News Release: JAG-K Presents to Kansas Board of Education
By Ryah Klima |
Last week, Jobs for America’s Graduates- Kansas (JAG-K) presented to the Kansas State Board of Education, a long-time supporter and advocate for the work that JAG-K does. This was an exciting opportunity for JAG-K to share news of their new micro-credentialing pilot, student success stories, and recognize retiring State Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson’s contributions to education. Leading the presentation was Bev Mortimer, Chief Innovation Officer at JAG-K. “Think of JAG-K as a comprehensive…
Read More News Release: JAG-K Alumni Return to JAG-K as Employees
By Ryah Klima |
As the summer comes to an end, JAG-K students and specialists alike are returning to the classroom with anticipation for what this year will hold. For many, this isn’t the first time they’ve set foot into one of our classrooms. However, for Hannah Atchison, the career specialist at Wyandotte High School, the JAG-K classroom is…
Read More News Release: JAG-K Day at Cloud
By Ryah Klima |
Earlier this month, Cloud County Community College (CCCC) hosted a group of Jobs for America’s Graduates Kansas (JAG-K) students from all around the state for the third annual JAG-K Day at Cloud. “JAG-K Day started from a deep respect for the impact JAG-K has on students,” said CCCC Vice President of Student Services Brandt Hutchinson.…
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News Release: Russell JAG-K Hosts Harvesting Ceremony to Celebrate Successful Summer Internships
By Ryah Klima |
September 12, 2025 “I want you to know this is the opportunity of a lifetime,” Cambrea Solze, a senior at Russell High School stated as she reflected on her time in the JAG-K program. “You need to steal it while you can.” Solze recently finished an internship in the Radiology department at Russell Regional…
Read More Russell JAG-K Introduces a New Program in their Community
By Admin |
KRSL Radio, Aug. 20th, 2025. – Click to see original article The Russell City Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday, August 19, at 4:30 pm at the Council Chambers in City Hall. Multiple awards given out, new ordinances passed, and a big update about the Russell Play Park Project stick out from the meeting. To…
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News Release: JAG-K Students Place in National Competition in Indianapolis
By Admin |
Seventeen students representing Kansas placed in national competitions at the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) National Career Development Conference (NCDC) in Indianapolis last week.
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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.