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Local artists aid students in launch of new creativity program for youth
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Local artists helped students from Topeka and Junction City launch a new program to help youth develop their creativity in a positive way.
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Topeka organization cites creativity and expression as vital tools in youth development
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Creative Pathways and Means held an event Friday allowing young people to express their own creativity in a comfortable environment. They were also able to hear directly from local artists, and break out into sessions to explore the creative process for themselves.
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Kansas Insurance Department awards scholarships to finalists of financial literacy essay contest
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Kiowa County JAG-K student Karina Martinez claimed second place in statewide financial literacy essay contest.
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McPherson Superintendent Discusses JAG-K with career specialist and regional manager (audio)
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In this episode of 418 Focus on Ad Astra Radio, Dr. Vincent talks with Skylar Hill and Katelyn Loecker about the role JAG-K plays in helping students #findtheirgreatness.
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Two EHS Jag students place in top 10 at nationals
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Two Emporia High School sophomores placed in the top 10 in national competitions during the JAG National Career Development Conference in Orlando last week.
Kameron Welch placed third in career preparation and A.J. Hase placed ninth in prepared speaking.
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JAG-K students put Kiowa County schools on the map
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The Kiowa County JAG-K program qualified 20 students (13 high school and 7 junior high) for the annual JAG-K Career Development Conference that was held at McPherson College. For the first time ever, the Mavericks were able to finish 1st place in the high school division. Also for the first time ever, USD 422 finished 1st in the middle school division as well!
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AETNA FOUNDATION SUPPORTS JAG-K
Aetna executives judge Leadership Development Conference and then present $25,000 grant at JAG-K Statewide Leadership Development Conference KANSAS (November 2, 2017) - Following a day of inspirational speeches by JAG-K students, Rick Mabe, Vice President of Community Development for Aetna, spoke to more than 200 students representing 68 JAG-K programs ...
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JAG-K HOSTS ANNUAL STATEWIDE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Students compete for an opportunity to advance to the national competition in Washington, D.C. KANSAS (October 19, 2017) - More than 200 students representing 68 JAG-K programs traveled to Salina to participate in a two-day Leadership Development Conference. The conference featured competitions in Employability Skills, Math Skills, Project Based Learning, ...
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AMERIGROUP KANSAS, JAG-KANSAS PARTNER TO PROMOTE HEALTHCARE CAREERS
Greensburg, Kansas (September 11, 2017) - Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) students from Kiowa County, Pratt, Stafford, Great Bend, Holcomb, Liberal, and Stafford High Schools attended a career information assembly thanks to a contribution from Amerigroup Kansas. The event was hosted at Kiowa County High School in Greensburg, Kansas. ...
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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.