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News Release: Kansas students find success in Salt Lake City
By Ryah Klima |
Twenty-one Kansas students participated and placed in national competitions at the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) National Career Development Conference (NCDC) just over a week ago in Salt Lake City, Utah. The NCDC was hosted April 30th through May 2nd, where students from all 32 JAG state affiliates came together for competition and development activities. Thirty-four students and ten staff members from Jobs for…
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News Release: JAG-K teams up with Kansas Department of Agriculture to host Agriculture Summit
By Ryah Klima |
A few short weeks ago, Jobs for America’s Graduates – Kansas partnered with the Kansas Department of Agriculture to host their first annual Ag Summit at Kansas State University. This event was all about putting the “AG” in JAG-K! 45 students from 5 schools around the state came to learn all about the agriculture industry and the various careers and…
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Student Success Story: Zamir
By Ryah Klima |
“It was probably the best decision I’ve made in school so far,” recalls Zamir Loyo Reynaga, a former Jobs for America’s Graduates – Kansas (JAG-K) Student out of Westridge Middle School in Overland Park. “Just because of the friends I’ve made and also the things they’ve taught me in JAG-K.” Zamir’s JAG-K story is a…
Read More News Release: Students Earn Financial Literacy Scholarships
By Ryah Klima |
On March 10th, three students from Jobs for America’s Graduates – Kansas were announced as winners of the fifth annual financial literacy essay contest sponsored by the Securities Division of the Kansas Department of Insurance. The winners were selected by the office of Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, and the scholarships were presented during the awards ceremony of…
Read More News Release: Toni Porter joins JAG-K
By Ryah Klima |
Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas, Inc., today announced Toni Porter as the new Vice President of Marketing and Development. Porter started on March 23, and will succeed Senior Vice President of Marketing and Development Mark Bisbing, who is retiring in June. “I could not be more pleased that Toni is joining us. Her reputation and experience are impeccable, and I know we…
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Emporia High School Senior Awarded JAG-K Scholarship
By Ryah Klima |
Every year, one outstanding Jobs for America’s Graduates – Kansas (JAG-K) senior is awarded a $500 dollar scholarship for being an exemplary student in the program. This scholarship is awarded during the annual State Career Development Conference, which was held on March 10, 2026. This year, Angel Bahena from Emporia High School was selected to receive this scholarship. “Angel…
Read More JAG-K specialists receive awards
Connor Phillips, Region 5 director of Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas, presented the High Performer Award to Kristie Hawley, JAG-K specialist at Independence High School, and the “Five of Five” Award to Shayla Reliford, JAG-K specialist at Field Kindley High School in Coffeyville at Friday night's Independence versus Coffeyville football game ...
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Great Bend holding first Manufacturing Day event
Manufacturing Day gives students glimpse of industry Great Bend Tribune: Dale Hogg October 2, 2019 The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development is joining forces Friday with several Barton County businesses to hold the first local Manufacturing Day. Dubbed Made in GBK, this event ties into the national ...
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Pratt High School students learn to work together as they prepare for jobs after graduation.
Pratt Tribune: Jennifer StultzSeptember 20, 2019 Pratt High School has become known through the past several years for providing students with the skills, tools and classes needed to be job-ready or college-ready upon graduation. Part of the preparation available to USD 382 students includes the Jobs After Graduation (JAG-K) class ...
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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.