Posts Tagged ‘Jobs for America's Graduates’
Op-Ed: How philanthropy is funding a working force for everyone
National workforce development programs can also take a local approach. For over 40 years, JAG has helped the nation’s most vulnerable young people stay in school, graduate and acquire the professional skills and credentials to gain employment or enter postsecondary education.
Read MoreNews Release: Russell JAG-K Partners with Ogallala Commons to Provide Internships
Not every student who serves in a summer internship gets to see their efforts celebrated on the big screen. But seven Russell High School JAG-K students who participated in internships coordinated by Ogallala Commons recently shared their experiences with the community in Hollywood style.
Read MoreNews 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 MoreSalute Our Heroes: JAG-K Invests in Kansas Students (contains video)
Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) offers at-risk or disadvantaged students support and resources they otherwise may not get outside the classroom.
Read MoreNews Release: Hiawatha JAG-K Student Discovers Passion for Broadcasting through Job Shadow, Internship
Hiawatha High School student Paige Mueller decided to take a chance when an opportunity to job shadow at a local radio station was offered at her school. She wasn’t sure it would interest her, but she gave it a shot.
Read MoreNews Release: JAG-K Students Visit Fort Riley, Learn About Military Careers
On Sunday, June 11, National Guard soldiers demonstrated various weapons and technical equipment to JAG-K students and staff, as well as providing the group a tour of Fort Riley.
Read MoreNews Release: Shawnee Mission North JAG-K Student Turns Garmin Experience into Full-time Job
JAG-K prepares students for successful futures. For one Kansas City student, that meant turning his academics around, securing an internship, and developing the confidence and the skills to excel in the workplace.
Read MoreLocal artists aid students in launch of new creativity program for youth
Local artists helped students from Topeka and Junction City launch a new program to help youth develop their creativity in a positive way.
Read MoreMcPherson Superintendent Discusses JAG-K with career specialist and regional manager (audio)
In this episode of 418 Focus on Ad Astra Radio, Dr. Vincent talks with Skylar Hill and Katelyn Loecker about the role JAG-K plays in helping students #findtheirgreatness.
Read MoreTwo EHS Jag students place in top 10 at nationals
Two Emporia High School sophomores placed in the top 10 in national competitions during the JAG National Career Development Conference in Orlando last week.
Kameron Welch placed third in career preparation and A.J. Hase placed ninth in prepared speaking.