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Welcome to the Career Our host city Development Conference! Founded in 1821 and named for the third president of the Welcome to the 2017 JAG-Missouri Career Development United States, Jefferson City is the capital of Missouri. As Conference. We are pleased to have 152 students, 21 JAG of the 2010 census, its population was 43,079, making it the Specialists, and 10 chaperones from the 20 JAG-Missouri 15th largest city in the state. It is the principal city of the programs in attendance. We hope all attendees have a Jefferson City metropolitan statistical area (MSA), which meaningful and memorable two days. has a population of 149,807 and encompasses both Cole As you will see from this program, there are a variety of and Callaway counties. Located on the northern edge of the activities planned – from special speakers, to competition in Ozark Plateau on the southern side of the Missouri River several categories, to tours of local attractions, to a visit to known as Mid-Missouri, Jefferson City is at the western edge the Missouri State Capitol. of one of the major wine-producing regions of the Midwest, the Missouri Rhineland. The city is dominated by the domed Jobs for America’s Graduates Capitol, which rises from a bluff overlooking the Missouri Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) is a 37-year-old non- River to the north; Lewis and Clark passed the bluff on their profit and employment program dedicated to helping young historic expedition upriver before Europeans established people reach their full potential – to graduate from high any settlement there. In 2013, Jefferson City was named school and be successful as they transition into college and America's "Most Beautiful Small Town" by Rand McNally. careers. JAG has consistently achieved graduation rates of 90+ percent. JAG currently serves nearly 50,000 students If you need assistance in 1,200 communities in 34 states, including Missouri. In We want the conference to be a positive experience for you. the fall of 2014, JAG celebrated the one millionth student to So, if you have questions or need assistance of any kind, enroll in the program since its inception. please do not hesitate to contact your JAG Specialist or any other JAG Specialist or chaperone. Our promise to you is JAG-Missouri that we will address every issue in a timely manner. JAG-Missouri is offered in cooperation with the Missouri Community College Association. Missouri is the only one of Help show our appreciation the 34 JAG states to be organized with a community college We ask that you join us in demonstrating our respect and association. There are currently 20 JAG-Missouri programs: showing appreciation to all of our Jefferson City hosts, Normandy High School, Vashon High School, Roosevelt our speakers, our legislators, and everyone who has given High School, Sumner High School, Jennings High School, of their time, talent, money, and support to make this Jennings Educational Training School (JETS), Riverview conference possible. We want everyone who helped JAG- Gardens High School, Hillsboro Middle and Senior High Missouri to be glad they did. Schools, Farmington High School, Central High School in Park Hills, West County High School in Leadwood, Thank you. Have a great conference. Bismarck High School, Hayti High School, Kennett High School, Caruthersville High School, South Pemiscot High School, Central Academy of Excellence in Kansas City, West Plains High School and Alternative Learning Center, Paul Kincaid Karey Webb and Study Alternative School in Springfield. Executive Director Interim Program Manager JAG-Missouri JAG-Missouri

About the cover The cover was designed by Jira Love, a senior from Sumner High School. She is the winner in the JAG-Missouri program cover design competition.

Jobs for America’s Graduates – Missouri is offered in cooperation with the Missouri Community College Association Monday, May 1 PLEASE SEE PROFILES OF ALL CONFERENCE SPEAKERS ON PAGE 6

10 a.m.-12 p.m. National Anthem Registration Soloist Missouri/Capitol Room Ms. Symone Taylor Capitol Plaza Hotel & Convention Center Central Academy for Excellence

Welcome 11:30-1:15 p.m. The Honorable Carrie Tergin Opening Lunch Mayor Missouri/Capitol Room Jefferson City

KEYNOTE ADDRESS Buffet lunch “Opportunity” – It’s Up to You Welcome to the conference The Honorable Mike Parson Mr. Paul Kincaid Lieutenant Governor Executive Director State of Missouri JAG-Missouri Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson Emcees for Lunch Program and his wife, Teresa, have Ms. Jaden Bowles Mr. Marquise McKinnie agreed to co-chair the West Plains High School Study Alternative School new nonprofit Board of Directors of JAG-Missouri, Ms. Latajua London Ms. Tia Sanders Inc. The new organization Normandy High School Caruthersville High School officially begins July 1, 2017. Lieutenant Governor Parson is a long-time Presentation of the American Flag public servant and Teresa Lincoln University ROTC Color Guard is a retired bank executive Mr. A'Darion Dillard (NCOIC) Mr. Lorenzo Stith and community volunteer. Mr. Joshua Nelson Mr. Michael Todd Mr. Jeremy Neubert

Pledge of Allegiance Led by:

Ms. Clarissa Fender Mr. Tyler Green Instructions for the afternoon Kennett High School Hayti High School Mr. Paul Kincaid

Mr. Kameron Fernandes Ms. Shanice Matthews Jennings Educational Training Riverview Gardens High School School (JETS)

JAG-Missouri Career Development Conference Headquarters

Located in Truman A

A master schedule will be posted there. 3 Monday, May 1 (continued)

2:50 – 4 p.m. — Session 2 1:30-5:30 p.m. Please attend the sessions with the color on your name tag. Student Competition Please follow the schedule and report at your assigned time. RED GROUP BLUE GROUP GREEN GROUP “Be Your Own Boss – “Junk Game” “Leaving a Career Association Employability Skills Entrepreneurship 101” Jefferson A Legacy – A Career Showcase St. Joseph Room Jefferson C Association PBL” Missouri/Capitol Room Sedalia Room Jefferson B

Career Display Project Based Learning 4:10 – 5:20 p.m. — Session 3 Atrium Exhibition Please attend the sessions with the color on your name tag. Truman C RED GROUP BLUE GROUP GREEN GROUP Creative Problem Solving “Leaving a “Be Your Own Boss – “Junk Game” Truman B Public Speaking Legacy – A Career Entrepreneurship 101” Jefferson A St. Louis Room Association PBL” Jefferson C Math Skills 101 Springfield Room Jefferson B Truman B

5:45-6:50 p.m. 1:30-5:20 p.m. Buffet Dinner Concurrent Professional Missouri/Capitol Room Development Sessions There will be three concurrent sessions repeated three times during KEYNOTE ADDRESS the afternoon, with 10-minute breaks between each. All JAG students "From Flying Jets to Polishing the Golden Arches" should attend all three according to the color on their name tag. Mr. Jimmy Williams Those students competing should attend the sessions when they are not St. Louis, Missouri competing. Veteran, Entrepreneur, Community Volunteer, Mentor, and McDonald’s Franchisee 1:30 – 2:40 p.m. — Session 1 Please attend the sessions with the color on your name tag. Instructions for the evening Mr. Paul Kincaid RED GROUP BLUE GROUP GREEN GROUP Executive Director “Junk Game” “Leaving a “Be Your Own Boss – JAG-Missouri Led by Mr. Sam Nansel, Legacy – A Career Entrepreneurship 101” Specialist at Hillsboro Association PBL” Mr. Trey Porter, High School Led by Ms. Abby Specialist at Vashon Jefferson A Herzog, Specialist at High School Riverview Gardens Jefferson C 7-9 p.m. Teams will be provided High School Concurrent Tours pieces of “junk” and be Jefferson B Learn what it takes to (please see page 7 for details) asked to work together start your own business Load the appropriate charter buses for your chosen tour. to create something Students will plan a and work as a team to usable. Let the best Career Association develop a new company. Tour 1: Lincoln University creation win! activity from start Do you have what it Tour 2: Missouri State Penitentiary to finish and "leave takes to be your own their legacy" for JAG boss? programs next year. 9:15-11 p.m. JAG-Missouri Dance and Talent Show Missouri/Capitol Room

Your favorite music with DJ plus JAG-Missouri student talent Pizza, sweet tea and lemonade will be available

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7-7:50 a.m. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Breakfast Closing Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Missouri/Capitol Room Missouri/Capitol Room

During breakfast – view chapter commercials Buffet lunch

Instructions for the morning Emcees for Lunch Program Mr. Paul Kincaid Ms. Jaden Bowles Mr. Marquise McKinnie Executive Director West Plains High School Study Alternative School JAG-Missouri Ms. Latajua London Ms. Tia Sanders Normandy High School Caruthersville High School

8-10:20 a.m. Presentation and Mock Legislative Session Presentation of Awards Followed by Photos — House Chamber — Mr. Paul Kincaid Ms. Dawn R. Busick-Drinkard State Capitol Executive Director MoWINs Grant Director JAG-Missouri Missouri Community College 8 a.m. – Load buses 9:15-9:30 a.m. – Group Association photographs on main interior Ms. Karey Webb 8:10 a.m. – Arrive at Capitol staircase Program Manager JAG-Missouri 8:10-8:20 a.m. – Go through 9:30-10 a.m. – Visit with security legislators in their offices Closing remarks 8:20-9:15 a.m. – Presentation 10-10:30 a.m. – In Chamber Mr. Paul Kincaid and mock legislative session led Galleries for opening of House by Mr. Adam Crumbliss, Chief and Senate sessions (if time Clerk of the Missouri House of permits) Representatives – House Chamber, 1:30 p.m. Third Floor of the Capitol Conference Adjourns All passengers will be provided a travel snack bag as they load buses.

10:45-11:30 a.m. Return to Hotels, Check Out of Hotels, and Load Luggage on Buses

Thank You Special Thanks

Since the fall of 2014, JAG-Missouri has been offered in We wish to offer a special thanks to the following businesses cooperation with the Missouri Community College Association. and organizations for assisting with the 2017 JAG-Missouri Thanks in large part to MCCA, JAG-Missouri has been revitalized Career Development Conference. and grown from six programs in 2014-15 to an estimated 25 programs for 2017-18. JAG-Missouri sincerely thanks MCCA and Capitol Plaza Hotel its 12 member institutions, but particularly these individuals: Ms. Kelly Bungart, Ms. Michele Burrows, Ms. Cathy Carlson, current MCCA President and CEO Rob Dixon; former President and Ms. Candy Nilges, and Ms. Grace VonderHaar CEO Zora Mulligan; former Interim President and CEO Ann Brand; Mid-American Coaches, Inc. and MCCA staff members Ms. Ramona Mundwiller, Ms. Liz Roberts, Ms. Maggie Kost, and Ms. Dawn R. Busick-Drinkard. Ms. Rita Reuber Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau Ms. Diane Gillespie and Ms. Marianne Thies Lincoln University Office of Admissions Mr. Thomas Davion and Ms. Mecca Dixon 5 Speaker Profiles

The Honorable Mike Parson — Lieutenant Governor — State of Missouri

Michael L. “Mike” in 2004, Parson served as the Polk County the right to farm and ranch. Parson was elected Sheriff. He also served six years in the U.S. Lieutenant Governor Parson was raised Missouri’s 47th Army. on a farm in Hickory County, and graduated Lieutenant Governor While in the Missouri Senate, Parson from Wheatland High School in Wheatland, on November 8, 2016. chaired the Small Business, Insurance & Missouri. He is a small business owner and is He was victorious Industry Committee and during his first two a third generation farmer who currently owns in 110 of Missouri’s years served as Majority Whip. While serving and operates a cow and calf operation near 114 counties, winning in the House of Representatives, he was chair Bolivar. by a margin of more than 290,000 votes. He of the House Rules Committee. He sponsored Parson resides in Bolivar with his wife, received the most votes – 1,459,392 – of any and co-sponsored several landmark pieces Teresa. Together they have two grown children Lieutenant Governor in Missouri history. of legislation including Missouri’s Castle and five grandchildren. Parson was elected in 2010 to serve the Doctrine which strengthened 2nd Amendment 28th District in the Missouri Senate. Before rights, and the Missouri Farming Rights being elected to the House of Representatives Amendment which guarantees all Missourians

The Honorable Carrie Tergin — Mayor — City of Jefferson City

A third generation to come. Carrie actively works through her success. Carrie’s leadership skills are often small business owner, involvement on the Missouri State University recognized through her honors. Carrie Tergin is fueled Board of Governors, Rotarian, church member, She is a recipient of the Jaycees by a passion for past Downtown President, and more to build Distinguished Service Award, a Lincoln helping people find partnerships. Her goal is to build collaboration, University Trailblazer, a Top 40 under 40 the perfect gifts. One confidence, and buildings for Jefferson City honoree and received a Missouri Award way she can assist is during her term. for Outstanding Leadership in Tobacco through her recently She credits her heart for public service to Control. She also received the 2007 Jaycees expanded Hallmark store just down High Street the generational influence of her grandparents Distinguished Service Award, the 2016 Lincoln from the State Capitol. who came to the United States from Greece University Trailblazer Public Service Award, However, it is through her title as Mayor and instilled an appreciation for the many and the 2016 Outstanding Leadership in Tergin that she hopes to give Jefferson City opportunities here and a heart of service and Tobacco Control Award. the gift of a better community for generations involvement to build those opportunities into

Jimmy E. Williams, Jr. — McDonald's — St. Louis, Missouri

James E. “Jimmy” Navy Achievement Award. He has received numerous awards including Williams, Jr., a After leaving the U.S. Navy, he launched the St. Louis American 2013 Entrepreneur of native of East St. his McDonald’s franchise business. He is an the Year Award, and the St. Louis Commerce Louis, Illinois, is an executive board member and president of the Business Man of the Year Award. entrepreneur in the St. African-American consumer-market division He has launched the James E. Williams, Louis metropolitan for the St. Louis McDonald’s Co-op. Sr., Mentoring Program in which students region. A graduate of He has served on community boards, learn essential workplace skills including Dickinson College including the Ronald McDonald House, Lessie punctuality, goal setting, and teamwork. with a degree in political science, he owns Bates Neighborhood House, One Hundred This program is named in honor of his McDonald’s franchises in Illinois and Missouri. Black Men of St. Louis, Granite City Rotary parents, James E. Williams, Sr., the former Following graduation from college, he Club, Granite City Chamber of Commerce, mayor of East St. Louis, and his mother, served eight years as a U.S. Navy Pilot. During Emma L. King Wilson Foundation, Matthew Lillian Williams, a retired educator. his U.S. Navy tenure, he clocked more than Dickey Boys and Girls Club, St. Louis Mr. Williams has agreed to serve on 2,000 flight hours in various countries around Downtown Partnership, U.S. Veterans, and the the new nonprofit Board of Directors for the world. He received the prestigious U.S. Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club. JAG-Missouri.

6 Special Tours — 7-9 p.m. Monday, May 1

Lincoln University At the close of the Civil War, soldiers and officers of the 62nd United States Colored Infantry, stationed at Fort McIntosh, Texas, but composed primarily of Missourians, took steps to establish an educational institution in Jefferson City, Missouri, which they named Lincoln Institute. On January 14, 1866, Lincoln Institute was formally established under an organization committee, and on September 17, 1866, the school opened its doors to the first class. Today, Lincoln University’s role in the education of Missourians and others and its service to stakeholders throughout the state, the nation, and across the globe is well recognized. Lincoln University continues to serve the needs of its diverse student body through a tradition of offering innovative programs that make the college experience special. Lincoln, a land-grant institution, offers 50 learner- centered undergraduate degree programs; master’s degree programs in education, business and the social sciences; 50 registered student organizations, ranging from fraternities and sororities, to academic and professional affiliations; internship opportunities with local and national employers; and global-reaching research opportunities. PHOTOS COURTESY OF LINCOLN UNIVERSITY

Missouri State Penitentiary The Missouri State Penitentiary was a prison in Jefferson City, Missouri, that operated from 1836-2004. Part of the Missouri Department of Corrections, it served as the state of Missouri’s primary maximum security institution. Before it closed, it was the oldest operating penal facility west of the Mississippi River. It was replaced by the Jefferson City Correctional Center, which opened on September 15, 2004. The “More Talking, Less Walking” tour includes a stop in the upper yard, taking a seat in the oldest housing unit from 1868, hearing history and interesting stories of the inmates, touring the underground dungeon cells (optional, of course), seeing the cells, visiting the lower yard, and seeing the gas chamber. PHOTO BY MICHAEL SCHLUETER

Funding Agencies/Organizations and Implementation Partners

(Formerly USA Funds)

7 Our Judges

The JAG-Missouri Career Development Conference includes competition in several categories, including Pre-Events: CDC T-Shirt Design, Chapter Commercial, Chapter Newsletter, Program Cover Design; and On-Site Events: Career Association Showcase, Career Display, Creative Problem Solving, Employability Skills, Math Skills 101, Project Based Learning Exhibition, and Public Speaking. We sincerely thank the volunteer judges who assisted us with the competition. (This was the list of judges at the time the program went to press.)

Ms. Dawn Busick-Drinkard Mr. Andre’ S. Grinston Mr. Matt Pritchard MoWINs Grant Director Regions Vice President Regional Director – External Affairs Missouri Community College Association Commercial Banking AT&T Jefferson City Ms. Niki Childers Ms. Cindy Pursley State Training Coordinator Mr. Mike Haynes Governmental Consultant JAG-Kansas Regional Director – External Affairs Burch & Associates Governmental Services AT&T Mr. Fred Czerwonka Mr. Tom Quinn Assistant Superintendent Mr. Stan Johnson Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer Caruthersville School District Former Superintendent and Missouri Educators Unified Health Plan, Inc. Assistant Commissioner Mr. A'Darion Dillard Missouri Department of Elementary and Mr. Lorenzo Stich Lincoln University ROTC Secondary Education Lincoln University ROTC

Ms. Heather Dolce Mr. Jeremy Neubert Ms. Stephanie Terrono Assistant Communications Director Lincoln University ROTC Human Resources Manager Missouri Department of Social Services Honeywell FM&T Director's Office Ms. Leslie Nilges Branch Manager Ms. Renee Vallot Ms. Madalyn Fuhrhop Regions Bank School of Social Work Major School of Social Work Major University of Missouri University of Missouri Mr. Patrick Pedano Esq. Attorney Ms. Rachel Whale Pedano, O'Shea, McGavic & Hogenmiller, LLC School of Social Work Major University of Missouri

Sponsor for the JAG-Missouri Career Development Conference

JAG-Missouri proudly serves middle and high schools across the state: