Hoosier JAG Students Compete In Annual Competition

Locally, students from Madison Consolidated received many awards for their participation in the competition.

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(Indianapolis, Ind.) – On Friday, May 8 about 175 high school students from across the state competed in eleven different categories at the 12th annual Jobs for America’s Graduates Career (JAG) Development Conference.

The event, originally scheduled for March, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was rescheduled to be held virtually.

Administered by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, JAG is a state-based, national non-profit organization that assists high school students with earning their diploma.

This annual event allows JAG students to showcase their talents and compete for financial prizes with their peers. This year, regional winners were challenged to compete virtually and send their efforts in for judging.

“The JAG program helps students to graduate from high school with a better sense of self, including their capability of setting and achieving career goals,” Payne said. “JAG students participating in this year’s event received the recognition that they so rightly deserve.”

Locally, students from Madison Consolidated received many awards for their participation in the competition.

The winners are as follows

Public Speaking:

• Jacob Smith
  • 2 nd place

Project-Based Learning:

• Laney Cox, Abigail Hanson, and Daesja Jay
  • 2 nd place

Chapter Marketing Plan:

• 2 nd place
  • Won as a school

Outstanding Senior:

• Caroline Kirby
  • Honorable Mention

DWD Commissioner Fred Payne, Associate Chief of Workforce Programs Leslie Crist and Director of Youth Initiatives Brianna Morse presented awards, which were broadcast on Facebook Live.