2020 JAG Career Development Conference

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Created: Thursday, 23 January 2020 13:53

Over 200 JAG students from our 9 participating schools signed up to compete in this year's JAG Career Development Conference.  The students met on the campus of Ivy Tech Community College on January 17, 2020 to put their skills to the test.  

The students competed in a variety of events that highlighted their talents in such competitions as Critical Thinking, Employability Skills, Financial Literacy, Career Presentations and many more.  In addition to the competition, the students were able to tour the Ivy Tech campus, see presentations from Ivy Tech and Vincennes University and network with other students and Community Leaders.

Once again, local employers and Community Leaders donated their time to participate as judges for the event.  The first place winners in each event will move on to compete in the State Competition in March.

Congratulations to everyone who participated!

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 2020 JAG Career Development Conference Results:

Chapter Marketing Campaign

1st Place - West Vigo 

2nd Place - Terre Haute North 

3rd Place - Northview 

Team Entrepreneurship Plan

1st Place - David Robertson - Terre Haute South 

2nd Place - Makenzie Stoltz, Kassie Wade & Maci Jones - Cloverdale

3rd Place - Brayden Cagle, Nick Jones - Sullivan

Team Project Based Learning

1st Place - Chrissy Miller - Terre Haute North

2nd Place - Jasmine Salesman - West Vigo

Career Presentation

1st Place - Lilly Sanders - Riverton Parke

2nd Place - Dena Taylor - Sullivan

3rd Place - Peyton Gulley - Terre Haute North

Cover Design

1st Place - Noah Ravellette - Sullivan

2nd Place - Matthew Brown - Terre Haute North

3rd Place - Jordyn Kopp - Sullivan

Creative Solutions

1st Place - Logan Monroe - Sullivan

2nd Place - Michael Morgan - Sullivan

3rd Place - Morgan Ornduff - Terre Haute South

Critical Thinking

1st Place - Tori Rawlings - Sullivan

2nd Place - Damean Burnett - North Putnam

3rd Place - Macee Kuhn - Northview

Employability Skills

1st Place - Shadiamond Johnson - Terre Haute North

2nd Place - Emily Hartzler - Riverton Parke

3rd Place - Kiara Boyd - Cloverdale

Financial Literacy 

1st Place - Kaylee Jones - Sullivan

2nd Place - Teddy Clark - Terre Haute North

3rd Place - Lela Potter - Terre Haute North

Public Speaking

1st Place - Amara Duncan - Terre Haute North

2nd Place - Sage Kinsey - Riverton Parke

3rd Place - Olivia Brown - Sullivan

Writing Skills

1st Place - Amariah D. Long - Terre Haute North

2nd Place - McKenna Speier - North Putnam

3rd Place - Kacee Peters - Terre Haute North

Outstanding Senior

1st Place - Olivia Daugherty - West Vigo

2nd Place - Brenna Henning - Parke Heritage

3rd Place - Addeline Moeller - Riverton Parke

Indiana JAG Receives 5 of 5 Award

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Created: Tuesday, 16 July 2019 13:48

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Indiana’s Jobs for America’s Graduates program continues to shine as a national leader among its peers, earning a prestigious award for the fifth consecutive year.

JAG Indiana, which is administered by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD), received the “5 of 5” Award July 10 at a national JAG conference in Orlando, Florida. The award recognized the Indiana program for exceeding five goals set at the national level relating to graduation rates, post-secondary education, job placement and other significant milestones.

“The Jobs for America’s Graduates program impacts the lives of young people in an extraordinary way, and I’m thrilled to see Indiana’s proven results honored with the ‘5 of 5’ Award,” Gov. Eric J. Holcomb said. “Indiana leads the nation with more JAG programs (139) than any other state, and by helping students complete their high school diplomas, we keep young Hoosiers on the path to lifelong success.”

JAG Indiana’s achievements for the 2018-19 school year include:

• 96% graduation rate (national goal is 90%);
• 74% job placement, including military (national goal is 60%);
• 90% positive outcome rate, meaning either landing a job, joining the military or going on to post-secondary education (national goal is 80%);
• 92% full-time placement (national goal is 80%);
• 79% in full-time jobs (national goal is 60%).

In addition, 77 individual JAG programs statewide achieved “5 of 5”, a state record; and all 12 DWD regions throughout Indiana earned “5 of 5” awards for the second consecutive year.

“The JAG Indiana program continues to soar to new heights with a fifth consecutive 5 of 5 award, and we are so proud of how it is helping Hoosier youths find success,” said Brianna Morse, DWD’s director of youth initiatives. “The dedicated JAG staff around the state work tirelessly year-round to transform the lives of their students in and out of the classroom, and it’s those relationships that make all the difference.”

JAG is a state-based, national not-for-profit organization active in 35 states that assists high school students by helping them overcome academic challenges and achieve graduation.

JAG Indiana has grown to be the largest affiliate in the national network, with 139 programs statewide. Gov. Holcomb, who recently served as chairman of JAG’s National Board of Directors, has a goal of expanding the program throughout the state. Since 2006, more than 30,000 students have participated in JAG Indiana with 95 percent graduating from high school.

Last school year, more than $35 million in scholarship money was awarded to JAG Indiana students, another record and best in the nation. 

Region 7 JAG Staff Receive Awards at Conference

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Created: Friday, 28 June 2019 15:39

Each summer JAG Specialists from around the state gather for their yearly conference.

In addition to discussing program updates and sharing best practices, there is an awards ceremony highlighting all of the great activities and accomplishments of the 133 JAG programs throughout the state.  Region 7 was well represented when it came time to hand out the awards.

Kim Snodgrass received the Specialist of Year award for her work with JAG programs at Parke Heritage and Riverton Parke High Schools.

Dana Bottomley recieved a Second Place Award for Service Learning projects at Northview High School such as the 12 Trees of Christmas and their Veterans Picnic.  Dana was also recognized with an award for her 5 years of service.  

Greg Lee was awarded a Manager of the Year honor as well as a 5 Year Service Award.

Audrey Harbison of Terre Haute North High School was honored with the 10 Year Service Award.

In addition to the awards, Cloverdale JAG Specialist Karl Turk led a session about delivering invigorating, relationship-building concepts and activities to teach the JAG curriculum and appeal to multiple intelligences.  Greg Lee was part of a group that gave a presentation about successfully using social media to increase employer, student, school and community involvement.

Congratulations! Region 7 has a great group of Specialist and we thank you for all you do!

Ivy Tech ASAP Program

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Created: Tuesday, 18 June 2019 14:58

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Check out this free workshop about the Ivy Tech ASAP Program which can help you get an Asscociates Degree in only 1 year.

WIWDB Hosts JAG Recognition Breakfast

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Created: Tuesday, 11 June 2019 14:24

On April 16th, the Western Indiana Workforce Development Board (WIWDB) hosted a recognition breakfast for the 9 JAG programs in our Region.  In addition to celebrating the great work of our JAG instructors, the program also honored local employers who have supported the JAG program over the years.   Terre Haute Mayor Duke Bennett read a proclamation declaring April 16th, JAG Day in Terre Haute.  Former JAG Student and Sullivan High School graduate, Braelyn Wence spoke to the attendees about the impact JAG has had on her life and what she has accomplished since graduation.  The event closed with Doug Dillion of the Vigo County School Corporation being honored the Outstanding Leadership Award for his continued championing of the JAG program.

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The JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) model is a comprehensive competency based program focused on the academic attainment and development of essential skills needed to attach successfully to post-secondary education, advanced training and/or the labor market.  The Western Indiana Workforce Development Board was one of the first boards in Indiana to bring JAG to area high schools when the program began in Indiana.  Sullivan High School and Terre Haute North High School partnered with the Board in 2008-2009 to launch the program. 

Since that beginning, the local program has grown from two to nine area high schools. These schools include: Northview High School, Riverton Parke Junior/Senior High School, Sullivan High School, Terre Haute North Vigo High School, Terre Haute South Vigo High School, West Vigo High School, Cloverdale High School, Parke Heritage High School, and North Putnam High School.

Our local JAG network now serves more than three hundred students annually.  Through the hard work of our JAG Specialists, school administrators, local employers, labor, government and community based organizations these area programs continually exceed national “5 of 5” JAG program performance measures. For example, the graduation rate for the regional JAG program last year was 97%.

Over the past eleven years JAG of Western Indiana has positively impacted the lives of approximately two thousand high school students throughout our region.  The achievement of such success requires the support and dedication of numerous people and organizations. 

2019 JAG Career Development Conference

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Created: Thursday, 07 February 2019 19:20

After months of preparation and waiting an extra week due to the cold weather, the students from the 8 JAG programs in Region 7 were ready to put their skills to the test.  On Friday, February 1st approximately 200 students gathered on the Terre Haute campus of Ivy Tech for our Region's 8th annual Career Development Conference.

The conference featured competitions in a wide range of categories to utilize the skills the students have been learning throughout the year.  In addition to participating in competitions, the students were able to meet with fellow students from other area JAG programs and network with local employers and elected officials who served as judges for the event.

The first place winner in each competition will move on to the State contest which will be held March 15th at Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis.

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For more information about the JAG program, please visit http://workonewest.com/youth/jag-program

Congratulations to everyone who competed and good luck to those moving on to the State competition!

2019 Career Development Conference Winners:

Chapter Brochure

1^st – West Vigo High School

2^nd – Terre Haute South High School

Chapter Commercial

1^st – Terre Haute South High School

2^nd – West Vigo High School

3^rd – Terre Haute North High School

Chapter Service Learning Blog

1^st – Northview High School

2^nd – Terre Haute North High School

3^rd – West Vigo High School

Career Presentation

1^st – Haley Maners Cloverdale High School

2^nd – Jeri Siddens Northview High School

3^rd – Chelsie Edwards Cloverdale High School

Cover Design

1^st – Michelle Brewer Terre Haute North High School

2^nd – Chyene Johnston Terre Haute North High School

3^rd – Meera Patel Terre Haute South High School

Creative Solutions

1^st – Kyra Sparks Sullivan High School

2^nd – Tanner Lutz Terre Haute South High School

3^rd – Will Swinney Parke Heritage High School

Critical Thinking

1^st – Macee Kuhn Northview High School

2^nd – Elizabeth Chandler Sullivan High School

3^rd – Bethany Hall Sullivan High School

Employability Skills

1^st – Jenny Torres Sullivan High School

2^nd – Ling Xiong Parke Heritage High School

3^rd – Emma Cordin Terre Haute North High School

Entrepreneurship Plan

1^st – Gabby Anderson, Leighann Snavely, Devin Allen Terre Haute North High School

2^nd – Teagan Russell Terre Haute North High School

3^rd – Bryson Fairrow, KC Bender Terre Haute South High School

Financial Literacy

1^st – Dalissa Pinkerton Sullivan High School

2^nd – Jewel Auler Terre Haute North High School

3^rd – Jordan Thomas Sullivan High School

Outstanding Senior

1^st - Cheyenne Cox Terre Haute North

2^nd – Cameron Pund Northview High School

3^rd – Chris Fritz West Vigo High School

Public Speaking

1^st – Joleigh Sexton Sullivan High School

2^nd – Dennis Pratt Parke Heritage High School

3^rd – Devon Landrus Terre Haute North

Writing Skills

1^st – Kierra Gillian Cloverdale High School

2^nd – Meera Patel Terre Haute South High School

3^rd – Tanner Sasin Parke Heritage High School

JAG News Fall/Winter 2018

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Created: Thursday, 17 January 2019 15:54

Check out all of the great things that our JAG students have been up to this Fall.

Click Here for Current JAG Newsletter

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Summer 2018 JAG/Youth Newsletter

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Created: Friday, 14 September 2018 14:39

Check out all of the great things our local youth have been up to this summer.

2018 Summer Newsletter

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WorkOne Hosts Summer Camps to Highlight Career Opportunities

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Created: Thursday, 12 July 2018 15:09

“It’s going great! I love it! I am so happy you suggested it to me. I would do it again if I could.” - Bree Wheeler

“The camp is going great. I’m really learning about the body and objects with surgery.” – Ryan Lumsdon

Those comments were from two local students who attended the Medical Careers Health Camp this summer. Held at the Landsbaum Center for Health Eduction in Terre Haute, the students learned about wide range of medical topics. The students discussed and participated in CPR, RHIC Simulation Center hands-on learning, Union Hospital Tour, job shadowing inquiries, cadaver lab, Tai Chi, career profile, community engagement project, EMT/Paramedic demo, nursing skills, suturing skills, healthy cooking, culminating project, job interviewing and resume writing. Speakers provide information on careers in Social Work, Dietetics, Gerontology, Health Science, Physical Therapy, and Nursing. The group also had a visit from the Edgar County EMS to learn about first responders.

But Health Care wasn’t the only camp available this summer. WorkOne sponsored camps that helped students explore career opportunities in numerous fields.

At the Entrepreneurship Camps, held in Sullivan and Terre Haute, students learned about marketing a product. Topics included, Business Ettiquette, How to select a product, measuring success and financial concerns.  The students met several guest speakers as well as taking several tours of local businesses.  At the end of the camp, they even got to make a product pitch to local community leaders, including Sullivan Mayor Clint Lamb.

In addition to their “pitches”, students also became Google Mobile Site certified. The Mobile Sites certification is a professional accreditation that Google offers to individuals who demonstrate proficiency in basic and advanced aspects of mobile website design and development. A Mobile Sites certification allows individuals to demonstrate that Google recognizes them as an expert in mobile sites.  The top finishers at the Terre Haute Camp were:

• 1st - Cheyenne Cox
• 2nd - Carina Elder
• 3rd - Mari Gonzalez.

Many of us know how to use computer software, but do we really know what the actual computer is made of? The students at this year’s IC3 (Internet Core Computing Ceritification) camp got to learn about the inner workings of computers. The IC3 Camp, students built their own laptop. Students learned to assemble their laptop and install necessary software. At the end of the camp, the students had fully functional laptop to use.

Manufacturing continues to be a large part of our Region’s economy. So once again, WorkOne sponsored a CNC Machining camp at Ivy Tech Corporate College. The students were able to learn about the basic set up of CNC machines. Students ran operated the machine to create finished part as well as earning their first NIMS (National Institute of Metalworking Skills) credential.

Congratulations to all of the students who attended the camps.
Thank you to all of the community partners who assisted in making the camps a success.

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JAG Career Development Conference 2018

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Created: Monday, 22 January 2018 20:51

On Friday January 19, approximately 150 JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) Program from the 8 participating schools in our Region gathered on the campus of Ivy Tech for the 2018 Career Development Conference.  This was the seventh year for the competition in our region.  The students came together to showcase the skills they have been learning during the past year.  Competitions were held in categories such as Employability Skills, Critical Thinking and Creative Solutions.

In addition to the competitions, the students heard from guest speaker and former JAG Student Tierra Allen who now works for WTHI-TV.  Also, students were able to tour the Ivy Tech Campus, hear a presentation from Vincennes University and network with their fellow competitors as well as local Employers and Community Leaders over lunch. 

Local Employers and Community Leaders once again donated their time to serve as Judges for the event and to meet with the students. 

Students who finished in First Place will move on to compete at the State Competition in March.

Congratulations to all of the participants and good luck to those moving on to the State Competition!

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Media Coverage: 

Tribune Star: http://www.tribstar.com/news/local_news/jag-competitors-learn-practice-the-lessons-of-thoughtful-design/article_1ba351ed-7a28-50cc-9a80-d37507c5eda8.html

Banner Graphic: http://www.bannergraphic.com/story/2481568.html

The Brazil Times:  http://www.thebraziltimes.com/story/2478808.html

Sullivan Daily Times: Times Article

2018 Career Development Conference Results

Chapter Brochure

1st Place – Cloverdale
2nd Place – Terre Haute South

Chapter Service Learning Blog/Video Diary

1st Place – Northview

Career Presentation

1st Place – Cheyenne Cox Terre Haute North
2nd Place – Jordan Harrell Cloverdale
3rd Place – Izyc McCoskey Terre Haute North

Cover Design    

1st Place – Tara Bell Northview
2nd Place – Sara Bond Northview
3rd Place – Jalyn Fuller Terre Haute North

Creative Solutions

1st Place – Kyler Brown Sullivan
2nd Place – Denise Janke Cloverdale
3rd Place – Jalen Johnson Cloverdale

Critical Thinking              

1st Place – Natalie Catt Sullivan
2nd Place – Brayden Taylor Terre Haute North
3rd Place – Annie Hueston Turkey Run

Employability Skills

1st Place – Carina Elder Terre Haute North
2nd Place – Isis Britton Terre Haute North
3rd Place – Tara Bell Northview

Entrepreneurship Plan 

1st Place – Gabriella Anderson, Jamika Brewer, Marissa Muncie Terre Haute North
2nd Place – Zach Storms, Hunter Tomey Sullivan
3rd Place – Madyson Vandevender, Jessica Walls Sullivan

Financial Literacy            

1st Place – Jasmin Watson Terre Haute North
2nd Place – Sarah Bond Northview
3rd Place – Carly Stuck Terre Haute South

Public Speaking

1st Place – Raine Myers Turkey Run
2nd Place – Mackenzy Mathers Terre Haute North
3rd Place – Isaac Hunt Riverton Parke

Writing Skills

1st Place – Cadie Honaker Sullivan
2nd Place – Kaylee Honaker Sullivan
3rd Place – Calvin Taylor Cloverdale

Outstanding Senior

1st Place – Parker Timberman Northview
2nd Place - Jaden Scott Sullivan
3rd Place – Katlyn Valdes Riverton Parke

Thank you to all of the Community Leaders who volunteered their time to serve as Judges for this year's event.

Judy Anderson – Vigo County Commissioner
Daryl Andrews – GlaxoSmithKline
Hunter Bisch – Congressman Larry Bucshon’s Office
Amy Bridwell – Taghleef Industries
Mary Ann Clark – Hamilton Center
Laurence Cross – J&N Metal Products
Dr. Tad Foster – Indiana State University
Marjorie Hopkins – Author
Amanda Hogue - Novelis
Ryan Hughes – IBEW Local 725
Jennifer Isbell-Scott – Vectren
Jessie Jackman – Duke Energy
Kim Marlow - Novelis
Mary Caye Pfister – Pfister Realty
Ellen Reeves – United Way
Courtney Richey – Small Business Development Center
Kelly Shillings – PPG Industrial Coatings
Claudia Tanoos - Terre Haute EDC
Andrew Theisz – Vectren
Jason Thurman – Futurex Industries Inc.
Cyndi Todd – Parke County EDC
Dave Tucker – Vincennes University
Greg Tucker – IN/KY/OH Regional Council of Carpenters
Tami VanRensselaer - Greencastle/Putnam County Development Center
Chris Williams – Ivy Tech Community College
Charlene Wright – Ivy Tech Community College
Gail Wright – WCI – AHEC
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