Posts Tagged ‘CHuck Knapp’
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 MoreNews Release: JAG-K Students Place in National Competition in Indianapolis
Seventeen students representing Kansas placed in national competitions at the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) National Career Development Conference (NCDC) in Indianapolis last week.
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 MoreNews Release: JAG-K Students Gather in Wichita for Career Development Conference
About 275 students and staff from JAG-K gathered in Wichita on March 12 for the annual State Career Development Conference (CDC).
Read MoreNews Release: John Deere Coffeyville Works Commits to Three-Year Continuation to Sponsorship of JAG-K
John Deere Coffeyville Works (JDCW) announced recently that it will continue its sponsorship of the JAG-K program at Field Kindley Memorial High School in Coffeyville for the next three years.
Read MoreNews Release: JAG-K Day at the Capitol Connects About 450 JAG-K Students, Staff to Policymakers
Approximately 450 JAG-K students and staff visited the Kansas Statehouse as part of the JAG-K Day at the Capitol celebration on January 30.
Read MoreNews Release: JAG-K Students at Correctional Facility Find Inspiration, Graduate High School
Six students enrolled in the JAG-K program at KJCC received high school diplomas at a ceremony in December. JAG-K President and CEO Chuck Knapp addressed the gathering.
Read MoreKansas to Expand Education, Workforce Opportunities for Youth in Detention
Chuck Knapp, president of JAG-K, said the governor has created “real hope” for young people in the juvenile justice system through the new law.
Read MoreNews Release: JAG-K Earns Top National Honor for 10th Year
For the tenth consecutive year, the JAG national organization announced that the Kansas affiliate earned the organization’s highest award for achievement.
Read MoreNews Release: Recent Russell High School Graduate Voted “JAG-K Student of the Year”
Hannah Gideon, a 2024 graduate of Russell High School, was recently announced JAG-K “Student of the Year.”
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