Posts Tagged ‘Gov. Laura Kelly’
News Release: JAG-K Earns Top National Honor for 9th Year
For the ninth consecutive year, the Jobs for America’s Graduates national organization announced that the Kansas affiliate earned the organization’s highest award for achievement.
Read MoreJAG-K Senior Days Teach Students About Government, Introduce Them to Washburn and Topeka Businesses
More than 170 students from across Kansas visited the State Capitol, Washburn University and five businesses in Topeka as part of the first JAG-K Senior Days event.
Read MoreNews Release: JAG-K Adds 23 New Programs for 2022-2023
JAG-K has added 23 new programs for the 2022-2023 school year, bringing its number to 104 programs in 48 school districts across the state.
Read MoreGovernor Laura Kelly Announces Launch of State of Kansas Internship Program Portal
Governor Laura Kelly announced the launch of the State of Kansas Internship Program online portal. It will be a one-stop resource for Kansans interested in serving as interns for the State of Kansas.
Read MoreKansas High School Students Are Thriving Under JAG-K. A $3.5M Investment Could Help Thousands More
JAG-K is planning to add more than 20 programs next year to the 81 programs it currently operates.
Read MoreMcPherson High School JAG-K students visit Statehouse
Among more than 300 JAG-K participants from programs across the state, four from McPherson High School visited the Kansas Statehouse as part of the JAG-K Day at the Capitol celebration on Feb. 10.
Read MoreNews Release: JAG-K Students Visit Statehouse, Meet with Gov. Kelly, Legislators
More than 300 JAG-K participants from across Kansas visited the Statehouse as part of the JAG-K Day at the Capitol celebration on Feb. 10.
Read MoreGovernor Laura Kelly joined other leaders to help Kansas young people reach their full potential
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly joined Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Vice Chair of the JAG national board, to discuss the benefits of the JAG program in Kansas
Read MoreNews Release: JAG-K Students Visit Statehouse, Meet with Gov. Kelly, Legislators
Ten JAG-K participants from programs across the state met with Gov. Laura Kelly and some of the state’s top lawmakers and learned about how they can prepare to make their mark in the workplace after graduation.
Read MoreGood Kids: Topeka High senior wins national title expressing love for JAG-K program
“No matter the background, no matter where you come from, no matter anything, JAG is the class that helps you regardless. It helps you with your future,” Chrishayla Adams said.
Read MoreKelly taps Topeka High senior for state juvenile justice group
With Kelly’s appointment, Adams will now serve a four-year term on the Kansas Advisory Group on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, which advocates for and advises lawmakers on the best interests of children in Kansas’ juvenile justice system.
Read MoreNews Release: JAG-K Student Leader Appointed to Juvenile Justice Advisory Group by Gov. Kelly
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly recently appointed JAG-K statewide student president Chrishayla Adams to the Kansas Advisory Group for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
Read MoreGov. Kelly receives 5 of 5 Award from Jobs for America’s Graduates
Governor Laura Kelly was presented the 5 of 5 Award on Tuesday by the national president of Jobs for Americas Graduates in recognition of Kansas meeting or exceeding national performance measures in five categories, including graduation rate and positive student outcomes.
Read MoreNews Release: With the Support of Gov. Laura Kelly, JAG-K Receives Prestigious Award for Exceeding National Performance Standards
JAG national president Ken Smith presented Kelly with the 5 of 5 Award in a virtual ceremony on November 10, thanking her for her ongoing support of the JAG-K program.
Read MoreJAG-K students attend Leadership Development Conference
Great Bend High School’s JAG-K students recently joined nearly 300 students from across the state “virtually” in the Kansas Leadership Development Conference.
Read MoreKansas JAG-K Students Attend Virtual Leadership Development Conference
Kelly and Pompeo among dignitaries to address young leaders
Read MoreAbused, Neglected, Rescued, Saved; How JAG-K Helped a Kansas Girl Reclaim Her Life
KPR’s J. Schafer reports on one of those students who claims JAG-K isn’t just helping her succeed… it helped save her life.
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