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Alumni Spotlight – Chrishayla Adams
By Ryah Klima |
“I think JAG-K helped me become myself outside of the noise,” says Chrishayla Adams, a 2021 graduate of Topeka High School JAG-K. “There’s a lot of things I don’t think would have been possible without me going through JAG-K.” Adams joined the Jobs for America’s Graduates Kansas program during her sophomore year after her step coach (who was coincidentally…
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News Release: JAG-K Travels to NSLA
By Ryah Klima |
During the first week of December, Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) hosted their annual National Student Leadership Academy (NSLA) in Washington, D.C. During this event, students from all over the U.S. come together to build leadership skills, enhance their network of connections, and see the sights of our nation’s capital. Eight students traveled from Kansas to represent Jobs for America’s Graduates –…
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Alumni Spotlight: Hannah Gideon
By Ryah Klima |
When you join Jobs for America’s Graduates Kansas (JAG-K), you might not know just how many opportunities will come to you. Hannah Gideon, a graduate from the JAG-K program at Russell High School, understands this deeply. “The specialist suggested the class would be an outstanding opportunity to gain skills and real-life experience that I…
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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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Abused, Neglected, Rescued, Saved; How JAG-K Helped a Kansas Girl Reclaim Her Life
Tuesday, February 25th, 2020, by J. Schafer You may have never heard of the national program called JAG, or "Jobs for America's Graduates." The non-profit, school-based program is designed to help students succeed in life. First, by making sure they graduate and second, by helping them land a job. At ...
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Munoz to serve on Apply Kansas committee
Michael Munoz Applying to college can be overwhelming to both students and their parents, especially for those pursuing secondary education for the first time. Michael Munoz is going to help with that. Munoz, a Regional Director for the Topeka area's Jobs for America's Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K), has been invited to serve ...
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Leslie-Canty nominated for national LifeChanger of the Year award
Teresa Leslie-Canty See original article published here: https://www.cjonline.com/business/20200215/its-your-business Topeka High School educators Ashley Coffman, Teresa Leslie-Canty and Tonia Lauxman have been nominated for the 2019-20 national LifeChanger of the Year award. Coffman, a music teacher, was nominated by an anonymous student for the respect and care she shows toward the entire student body. She has volunteered many ...
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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.