Posts Tagged ‘Bev Mortimer’
Emporia High School Senior Awarded JAG-K Scholarship
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 MoreNews 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.
Read MoreHiawatha High School will offer JAG-K program in the fall
Hiawatha High School will add a JAG-K program next fall.
Read MoreEducational program receives award for helping students find succcess
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) — A local educational program received accolades for creating pathways to success Tuesday morning.
Gov. Laura Kelly and Chuck Knapp, the president of “Kansas Jobs for America’s Graduates,” or JAG-K, were presented the JAG 5-of-5 award.
The award is given to JAG programs that exceed performance based on helping students successfully transition into post-secondary school, the military, or directly into the workforce.
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