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 4 Tuesday, May 2 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.