Posts Tagged ‘Jobs for America's Graduates’
News Release: JAG-K Hires Former Participant as New Career Specialist
When the JAG-K program at Salina South High School needed a new Career Specialist last summer, an interesting candidate stepped up to the plate.
Read MoreNews Release: JAG-K to Sponsor Youth Registered Apprenticeships
A partnership between JAG-K, the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) and the Topeka Unified School District 501 will create apprenticeships on the KSDE Information Technology team.
Read MoreCoffee with Chuck Focuses on Compensation/Culture of a Prospective Employer
Chuck chats about some of his recent visits with students, a speaking event with Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. and the importance of reviewing the total compensation package and culture of an employer.
Read MoreStafford County Economic Development: Norman leads JAG-K students to better job skills
Kathleen Norman, Assistant Director of Stafford County Economic Development, has been getting out to surrounding communities to facilitate Empowerment Training with the JAG-K Program.
Read MoreThe Nation at Risk – Again
As governors and business leaders who serve on the board of JAG, we are compelled to report that the nation, once again, is at great risk of losing a critical part of our next generation.
Read MoreNews Release: Kansas JAG-K Students Attend Leadership Development Conference at KU
For the first time in more than 19 months, JAG-K students gathered en masse for leadership development and inspiration from some of the organizations’ foremost supporters.
Read MoreNews Release: Garden City Career Specialist Wins State Staff Award
Lynzee Beery was named the organization’s “Ideal Team Player” for the first quarter of FY 21.
Read MoreHire Paths Student Feature: Travis Tolman, Cemetery Technician, City of Augusta
“I knew I wanted to work outdoors, but I didn’t know where to go from there. Thankfully, I’m a participant in the Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas program.”
Read MoreKansas Treasurer Lynn Rogers featured on episode of Coffee with Chuck
Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Rogers has donated money to demonstrate the use of Learning Quest 529 Education Savings accounts to save for post-secondary education. He is currently traveling around the state to meet with JAG-K participants, encouraging them not only to save for education, but to pursue their dreams.
Read MoreNews Release: JAG-K Releases Annual Report
“The annual report provides a testament to the resilience of the JAG-K model, and to the hard work and resourcefulness of our Career Specialists and staff,” said JAG-K President/CEO Chuck Knapp.
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