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2023 State JAG Career Development Conference

Gov. Holcomb, DWD host 2023 JAG Indiana
Career Development Conference

JAG Indiana builds talent pipeline for high school students

INDIANAPOLIS (March 21, 2023) - Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) held the 2023 State Career Development Conference Friday, March 17. An annual event for Hoosier high school students enrolled in Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) to participate in competitive events that highlight the employability skills they have learned through the program.

As the gateway between industry and talent, DWD's JAG program builds a talent pipeline to Indiana employers by helping high school students achieve success through high school graduation.

“JAG is helping young Hoosiers define who they want to be and equipping them with the necessary skills to be successful after graduation," Gov. Holcomb said. "Through JAG, more Indiana students are earning their high school diploma, entering the workforce, enrolling in postsecondary education and enlisting in the military."

JAG Indiana’s 15th annual Career Development Conference was the culmination of regional competitions, which focused on disciplines critical to employment. More than 140 students from 57 Indiana high schools advanced to the state conference for an opportunity to earn monetary awards by showcasing skills learned through the program, such as finance, entrepreneurship and project management.

"JAG is all about building tomorrow's workforce, today," said DWD Commissioner David J. Adams. "By connecting talent ---- especially at an early age ---- with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to access the market, and filling roles employers need immediately, we are moving Indiana forward together. Employers engaged with JAG students get the opportunity to see their future workforce and select their next employees, and students get introduced to real world employers, jobs and careers."

Students competed in 14 categories, including the top Outstanding Senior award.

“JAG has been truly beneficial to me,” said Milan High School senior Madison Cavins. “It has helped me grow into this person that I am now, today. JAG has taught me professional interview skills, financial literacy, public speaking skills, and it has also taught me where to go in life.”

The Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program is a state-based, national non-profit organization dedicated to helping high school students of promise who have experienced challenging or traumatic life experiences achieve success through graduation.

This year's conference took place at the Ivy Tech Community College Culinary and Conference Center in Indianapolis.

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For our Region, the following students placed:

Cloverdale - 1st Place - Social Media

Cloverdale - 1st Place - Carson Hall - Financial Literacy

Cloverdale - 3rd Place - Keelie Pierce, Kaydence Sharp, Kiersten Wade - Project Based Learning

Sullivan - 1st Place - Nevaeh Gordon - Writing Skills

Northview - Honorable Mention - Nathaniel Reedy Outstanding Senior

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Sullivan JAG Career Fair

On March 15th, the Sullivan High School JAG Students hosted a Career Fair for their fellow students.

The JAG students organized the event and invited local employers, representatives of the Armed Forces as well as local Colleges to participate.

50 presenters attended the event and were able to speak with students about their future.

The JAG students helped with set up, checked employers in and escorted them to their tables. 

 

Congratulations to the Sullivan JAG Students for hosting a successful event!

2023 JAG Career Development Conference

On Friday January 20th, Region 7 held its annual JAG Career Development Conference.  Approximately 200 students from the nine JAG programs in our region came to the Ivy Tech Terre Haute campus to compete against their fellow JAG students.  

The students competed in competitions that utilize the skills and lessons that they have been learning throughout the year.  In addition to competing, the students were able to meet their fellow students, network with the judges and hear information about Ivy Tech Community College.

Once again local employers and community leaders served as judges for the events.  The first place winners will move on to represent our region at the state contest in March.

Congratulations to everyone who competed and good luck to those students moving on to the state competition.

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2023 JAG Career Development Conference winners

Chapter Marketing Brochure

1st - North Putnam High School

2nd - Sullivan High School

3rd - Terre Haute North High School

Chapter Social Media Campaign

1st - Cloverdale High School

2nd - Sullivan High School

3rd - Terre Haute North High School

Chapter Marketing Commercial

1st - Cloverdale High School

2nd - Terre Haute North High School

Project Based Learning

1st Place - Keelie Pierce, Kaydence Sharp, Kiersten Wade - Cloverdale

Entrepreneurship Plan

1st Place - Matthew Brooks, Eli Pine, Kaleb Westerkamm - Terre Haute North

2nd Place - McGuire Lee, Andrea Nees - Cloverdale

3rd Place - Jaycee Farris, Bryce Johnson - North Putnam

Digital Invitation/Save the Date

1st Place - Kaylee Tingley - Terre Haute North

2nd Place - Gavin Williams - Sullivan

3rd Place - Haley Hired - Terre Haute North

Career Presentation

1st - Aeris Rogers - Northview

2nd - Rilya Archer - Northview

3rd - Brooklyn Deck - Terre Haute North

Creative Solutions

1st - Lee May - Sullivan

2nd - Abagayle Welton - Cloverdale

3rd - Dakota Rilenge - Northview

Critical Thinking

1st - Dakota Parks - North Putnam

2nd - Aubrey Klutey - North Putnam

3rd - Dylan Frey - Terre Haute South

Employability Skills

1st - Lane Gilbert - Sullivan

2nd - Alyssa Franklin - Terre Haute South

3rd - Carson Shober - Terre Haute South

Financial Literacy

1st - Carson Hall - Cloverdale

2nd - Hayden Tipton - Terre Haute North

3rd - Drew Nesbitt - North Putnam

Public Speaking

1st - Jaydah Holmes - West Vigo

2nd - Jaxon Carie - Sullivan

3rd - Sam Lynch - Northview

Writing Skills

1st - Nevaeh Gordon - Sullivan

2nd - Mackinley Lawson - North Putnam

3rd - Camaren Nees - Northview

Outstanding Senior

1st - Nathaniel Reedy - Northview

2nd - Candace Poff- Pittman - Terre Haute South

3rd - Wen Monce - Terre Haute North

WorkOne Partner Conference 2022

On November 29th, WorkOne once again hosted it's Partner Conference. 

The conference returned to an in person event and brought together presenters from a variety of agencies.  The presenters shared overviews of their programs and how they assist members of our community.  It was a great opportunity to learn about other services and network with our partners.

Thank you to all of the presenters and attendees who made this a successful event.

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Apprenticeship Week

On November 18th, WorkOne gathered with our partners representing Education, Goverment and Local Employers to celebrate National Apprenticeship week.  Meeting at the Vigo County School Corporation, Superintendent Rob Hayworth welcomed the guests and Terre Haute Mayor Mayor Duke Bennett read a proclamation declaring Apprenticeship Week in Terre Haute. Lisa Lee then introduced Amy Allen from Union Health who shared a great presentation about their experience launching their Nursing Apprenticeship program with vy Tech students.  She also updated everyone on the next apprenticeship group which will include students from Ivy Tech and Indiana State University.