Posts Tagged ‘Bev Mortimer’
News Release: JAG-K Presents to Kansas Board of Education
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 MoreJAG-K Holds Career Development Conference Dedicated to Middle School Students
JAG-K held its State Career Development Conference (CDC) dedicated to middle school students Wednesday in Hutchinson. Students visited the Kansas Cosmosphere and participated in outer space-themed competitions.
Read MoreJunction City Students, Staff Meet with Kansas Board of Education
On December 10, 2024, students and staff from the JAG-K programs in Junction City joined JAG-K Senior Vice President of Programming Bev Mortmer in a presentation to the Kansas State Board of Education.
Read MoreNews Release: Russell High School Student Receives Scholarship from JAG-K
Russell High School senior Hannah Gideon was named recipient of the JAG-K Senior Scholarship at the JAG-K Career Development Conference at Fort Hays State University on Wednesday.
Read MoreBeloit Senior Receives Annual JAG-K Mortimer Scholarship
Beloit High School senior Kylie Smith was named recipient of the JAG-K Mortimer Scholarship for seniors in high school at the JAG-K Career Development Conference Wednesday at McPherson College.
Read MoreNews Release: F.L. Schlagle Senior Receives Scholarship From JAG-K
Aleah Netherland was selected from an application process that included an essay, resume, a speech, letters of recommendation, and work samples.
Read MoreHays High student places third in national competition
Hays High School student Jonathan Rupe claimed third place in a national Financial Literacy competition sponsored by Jobs For America’s Graduates this week.
Read MoreJAG-K Students Place in National Competition
Three participants in the JAG-K program claimed first place in national competitions this week, while three others took third place.
Read MoreJAG students compete in virtual event
Southwest Kansas students who qualified to compete at NSLA, and the category, are: Natalie Radke, Garden City, second place in employability, Blair Holliday & Alexas Amos, Holcomb, first place in project-based learning.
Read MoreJAG-K Students Compete at Virtual State Career Development Conference
15 students qualify for National Student Leadership Academy in Washington, D.C.
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