Posts Tagged ‘JAG-K’
An eye-opening tour
“It is a good eye opener,” said Jose Arias with Great Bend High School’s JAG–K program. It gave him a better idea on what to tell students about the job possibilities in manufacturing.
Read MoreJAG-K students learn about careers in the banking industry from Kansas Bankers Association’s YBOK
Two days of interaction between JAG-K and the banking employees exemplified the commitment by the Kansas Bankers Association to developing the future workforce
Read MoreNews Release: Young Bankers Share Career Options with JAG-K Students, Make Donation
Participants in the JAG-K programs at Augusta High School and Wichita North High School met with representatives of the Kansas Bankers Association’s Young Bank Officers of Kansas Division to learn about careers in the banking industry.
Read MoreStudents in JAG-K Program will meet with representatives of the Kansas Bankers Association
Participants in the JAG-K programs at Augusta High School and Wichita North High School will meet with representatives of the Kansas Bankers Association’s Young Bank Officers of Kansas Division.
Read MoreNews Release: 33 JAG-K Programs Receive 5 of 5 Award
For the seventh consecutive year, the
Read MoreNews Release: Kansas Insurance Department Helps JAG-K Promote Financial Literacy
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vickie Schmidt donated $20,000
to help JAG-K teach important financial concepts to students in the program.
News Release: Student Adopted from Foster Care Assumes Role of JAG-K Student President
Russell-Unger shared in a video presentation to the JAG national staff his experiences in foster care.
Read MoreNews Release: KHF Grant Creates Partnership Between JAG-Kand Creative Pathways & Means
JAG-K is the recipient of a $25,000 2021 Impact and Capacity Grant from Kansas Health Foundation.
Read MoreNews Release: JAG-K Summer Activities Can Change Lives
Helping JAG-K students overcome barriers to success requires year-round commitment. Ryleigh Atkinson-McLaury’s internship is the perfect example of the type of experience JAG-K hopes to provide all its students during the summer.
Read MoreKnapp Discusses Graduation on Radio Program
JAG-K President/CEO Chuck Knapp discussed the success of the Kansas program in helping students during the pandemic on the Danielle Norwood Show on May 17.
Read MoreNews Release: JAG-K Students Compete at Virtual State Career Development Conference, Elect Officers
More than 150 students from JAG-K programs across the state participated in the organization’s annual State Career Development Conference (CDC), held virtually on April 21.
Read MoreNews Release: JAG-K Partnership with John Deere in Coffeyville Grows
The JAG-K program at Field Kindley Memorial High School in Coffeyville was recently awarded a grant of $36,000 by a local John Deere unit to help fund the program.
Read MoreSuccess Story: Courtland
Courtland’s attendance in fall of 2020 was spotty at best. He wasn’t interested in remote-learning, and was bored with his school subjects. By the end of the semester, he had essentially dropped out.
Read MoreNews Release: JAG-K Transition Services Helps Students in the Foster Care System
A partnership with DCF and KSDE has helped JAG-K reach out in a novel way to students in foster care, helping them get plugged in at school, on track to graduate, and prepared for careers and post-secondary educational opportunities.
Read MoreNews Release: McPherson JAG-K Student Awarded Rudd Scholarship
MHS JAG-K Career Association President Kyra Byrd was announced today as one of 30 recipients of the Rudd Scholarship.
Read MoreSuccess Story: Christian
Christian is a recent graduate from Concordia High School who is now serving in the United States Marine Corps. He was a participant in the Concordia JAG-K program his junior and senior year, during which a lack for knowing his career path led to frustrations of an undecided future. But researching career options with his Career Specialist…
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 MoreNews Release: JAG-K Middle School Programs Prepare Students for Future
While JAG-K is generally recognized for the work it does in high schools across Kansas, it has realized the benefits of starting these supports as early as middle school.
Read MoreHays High School JAG-K students support the Red Cross lifesaving mission
Recently, the American Red Cross and the Hays High School JAG-K Program hosted the Ellis County Battle of the Badges blood drive.
Read MoreNews Release: JAG-K Career Specialists Adapt During Year Unlike Any Other
As it has everyone involved in education, the pandemic has challenged JAG-K Career Specialists to adapt, and to be more resourceful than ever before.
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 MoreEHS JAG student wins national competition
Erica Zhou Wang, who has participated in the JAG-Kansas program throughout her entire high school career, was announced the winner of the contest last 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 More#GivingTuesday Letter: Help save lives through education by supporting JAG-K
Tuesday, Dec. 1, is #GivingTuesday, a global movement to connect those who want to make a positive impact with those who need it most.
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 MoreTech opportunities come to life for Kiowa County students
This was a good opportunity for JAG-K students because their class is focused on identifying their particular interests and allows students to start building an idea of what they want to do for a job or career after graduation.
Read MoreLocal creator to host event focusing on healing powers of music
Hazim has been working closely with JAG-K and recently presented during one of its leadership conferences. He said he hopes kids who are a part of JAG-K come to the event.
Read MoreStudent Spotlight: Keegan
“I believe that JAG-K has helped me to not give up on myself when times get hard.”
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 MoreNamed State’s JAG-K President, Topeka High Senior Set to Make Plans, Not Dreams
Don’t ask Topeka High senior Chrishayla Adams what she wants to do after high school. Instead, ask her what she will be.
Read MoreKansas JAG-K Students Attend Virtual Leadership Development Conference
Kelly and Pompeo among dignitaries to address young leaders
Read MoreWalmart Donates $10,000 to JAG-K
The regional office of the Walmart corporation recently made a donation of $10,000 to Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) to assist the organization in its efforts to help students prepare for successful futures.
Read MoreJAG-K donation gives 100 laptops to some of Kansas’ most vulnerable students
A donation of 100 Chromebooks to Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas will help provide some stability for students in foster care.
Read MoreJAG-K Receives Donation to Help Students in Foster Care
Transition Services received a donation of 100 Chromebooks that will help students in foster care with their schoolwork.
Read More35 JAG-K Programs Earn Top National Honor
For the sixth consecutive year, the Jobs for America’s Graduates national organization announced that the Kansas affiliate earned the organization’s 5 of 5 Award.
Read MoreTopeka High JAG class plants seed for the future
Topeka Capital-Journal, July 23, 2020 See original article For Carlos Kelly and Topeka High’s Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas students, the last couple of months have been all about planting a seed. Since mid-May, Kelly and fellow JAG-K career specialist Teresa Leslie-Canty have been working with a group of Topeka High JAG student volunteers to build…
Read MoreJAG-K to host Employer Summit
JAG-K Students Succeed Regardless of Race, Ethnicity
Grad Rate and Employment Success are Higher for JAG Students of Color
Read MoreKingman High School Student Receives JAG Scholarship
Aubrey Thimesch, a 2020 graduate of Kingman High School, was announced Monday as a recipient of the 2020 T-Mobile Kenneth M. Smith Scholarship.
Read MoreHHS JAG-K junior headed to nationals for math competition
Hays High School junior Jonathan Rupe placed first at the state JAG-K competition this spring, qualifying him for nationals. Rupe said JAG-K has helped him do more than just hone his math skills.
Read MoreHHS student qualifies for National Student Leadership Academy in D.C.
More than 200 students from Jobs for America’s Graduates – Kansas JAG-K programs across the state participated in the organization’s annual State Career Development Conference (CDC)
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 MoreJAG-K Student Featured on KPR, Receives Gift of Free College
A Kansas student named Kira has put a lifetime of abuse, neglect and stunted development behind her, and has a bright future ahead.
Read MoreGood News for JAG-K Student: Kira’s Compelling Story Inspires Generous Radio Listener
Original story posted at https://kansaspublicradio.org/kpr-news/good-news-jag-k-student-kiras-compelling-story-inspires-generous-listener By J. Schafer – Kansas Public Radio, April 30, 2020 There’s been a lot of bad news to report lately: from new cases of coronavirus to rising unemployment numbers. But today… we actually have some good news to share. So turn up the radio, sit back and listen. KPR’s J.…
Read MoreLingafelter named national JAG trainer
Brad Lingafelter of Haviland, regional director of Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) programs, was recently selected to participate in the organization’s National Training Academy.
Read MoreGBHS staff member selected for JAG National Training Academy
Jennifer Hopkins, a career specialist for Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) at Great Bend High School, was recently selected to participate in the organization’s National Training Academy (NTA).
Read MoreJAG-K Continues to Meet Students’ Needs Despite School Closures
(TOPEKA) — When schools closed their doors in mid-March due to the COVID-19 virus, they scrambled to continue operations. They would need to teach and support students by every means possible in lieu of holding regular school sessions. Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG-K), a multi-year, in-school program for students in grades 7-12, was positioned to…
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.
Read MoreMunoz to serve on Apply Kansas committee
Munoz, a Regional Director for the Topeka area’s Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K), has been invited to serve on an Apply Kansas committee, an initiative through the Board of Regents to support high school seniors in the college application process.
Read MoreLeslie-Canty nominated for national LifeChanger of the Year award
Leslie-Canty, a Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas teacher, was also nominated by an anonymous student. She was recognized for relating to her students on a personal level, and she talks about her own struggles so students can learn from her mistakes.
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.
Read MoreStudent Spotlight: Jace
“My favorite part of JAG-K has been learning the employability skills,
competing and qualifying in them all the way to nationals, and the
college visits.”
–Jace Tweedy, JAG-K Senior and President of Holcomb JAG-K
JAG-K student chosen as Tourette Association ambassador
“I never felt like I fit in and always felt out of place in my classes until I found JAG-K.”
Read MorePHS student selected as ambassador for Tourette Association of America
By From Staff Reports / news@morningsun.net Posted Dec 22, 2019 at 6:44 PM PITTSBURG — Pittsburg High School junior Emily Wachter has been selected by the Tourette Association of America (TAA) to represent the state of Kansas at its Youth Ambassador Training in Washington D.C. Wachter and her mother, Shauna Rooks, will attend the event in March, a release said.…
Read MoreGreat Bend student competes, participates in leadership workshops in Washington D.C.
t Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) was represented by 16 students at the JAG National Student Leadership Academy (NSLA) in Washington, D.C., including Great Bend High School student Austin Moore. The students competed in skills competitions, attended leadership workshops and had the opportunity to tour familiar monuments and museums in the nation’s capital. The students who attended NSLA earned the all-expense…
Read MoreGovernor Kelly joins board of directors for Jobs for America’s Graduates
“Kansas has underutilized JAG-K as a proven resource over the past six years, and I hope to maximize the potential of this program to help even more Kansas students.”
Read MoreGreat Bend JAG-K volunteers help create Santa’s Workshop
Great Bend Tribune Great Bend High School students, community volunteers and Great Bend Recreation Commission staff will be transforming the City Auditorium into Santa’s Workshop. The 23rd-annual Santa’s Workshop will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2, in the City Auditorium. Enter through the doors located on the southwest corner of the auditorium.…
Read MoreMHS JAG-K students attend Leadership Development Conference in Wichita
More than 250 students from 53 schools statewide traveled to the conference, including four students from McPherson High School: Cali Dykes, Kyra Byrd, Luke Riley, and Elaulus Reazin.
Read MoreCraft shows are fall traditions
JAG-K members Deklyn Cravan, Jasmyn Marley and Greg Sommers were on duty for one shift at the craft show. They said their work Saturday would count as volunteer hours but the proceeds were going to the welding class.
Read MoreGreat 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 Manufacturing Day held annually on…
Read MoreTroy Findley to Serve on Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) Board
Former Kansas Lt. Governor and Sebelius Chief of Staff approved at March Meeting TOPEKA, March 22, 2019 – Troy Findley, former Lieutenant Governor under Governor Mark Parkinson, was elected to a two-year term on the Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas, Inc (JAG-K) Board of Directors at the March 19 meeting. Prior to his appointment as Lt.…
Read MoreBeverly Mortimer, Vice President of Programming for JAG-K, to participate in Department of Defense Program
Beverly Mortimer among select group chosen to engage with senior military officials and U.S. Service members for the Secretary of Defense’s Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC) KANSAS (Feb. 22, 2019) – Beverly Mortimer, Vice President of Programming for Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas, has been selected to participate in the 91st Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC…
Read MoreKansas Students Visit Topeka for Annual JAG-K Day at the Capitol
TOPEKA (February 8, 2019) – Students representing Jobs for America’s Graduates – Kansas (JAG-K) programs from Augusta and Holcomb traveled to Topeka on February 7 to visit the Kansas Statehouse as part of the annual “JAG-K Day at the Capitol.” Due to weather and safety concerns, many of the 230 anticipated students were unable to…
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