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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 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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Governor Kelly joins board of directors for Jobs for America’s Graduates
Original post may be found here: https://www.jag.org/node/650 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that she has accepted an invitation to join the Board of Directors for Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG). JAG is a national nonprofit organization that is dedicated to helping young people facing various barriers to graduation, employment or both. “I was a strong supporter of JAG - Kansas during my years as a state senator and am now pleased to be asked to serve on the JAG National Board of Directors," Kelly said. "One ...
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Great Bend JAG-K volunteers help create Santa’s Workshop
Great Bend Tribune Great Bend High School students, community volunteers and Great Bend Recreation Commission staff will be transforming the City Auditorium into Santa’s Workshop. The 23rd-annual Santa’s Workshop will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2, in the City Auditorium. Enter through the doors located on the ...
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Student Spotlight: Sebastian
As a sophomore in high school, Sebastian has already faced his share of adversity. When his grandfather became ill last year, Sebastian's attendance at school was affected until, eventually, he stopped coming to school altogether in order to be a caregiver. Getting behind in school could have discouraged Sebastian enough ...
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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.