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Students tell board JAGK program helps boost graduation and job readiness; group pilots competency‑to‑credential badges
Summary
Jobs for America's Graduates‑Kansas presented student testimonials and program data to the State Board, saying the multi‑year program serves 6,000+ students in 85 schools and reported a 2024 graduation rate of 99% with 90% engaged in jobs, military or education within 12 months.
TOPEKA, Kan. — Bev Mortimer, chief innovation officer for Jobs for America’s Graduates‑Kansas (JAGK), and several student officers addressed the State Board of Education on Nov. 13, describing program outcomes and a new competency‑to‑credential pilot.
Mortimer said JAGK is an elective, multi‑year career‑development program operating in 85 schools across 54…
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