JAG Career Development Conference 2024

Makenzie Rojas, Michigan City High School
Anticipates Enrolling at Ball State University

"JAG is something that helps our community and benefits so many people. Without JAG, I would not have begun planning my career path as in depth as I have, nor would I have been able to help my peers with their applications as much as I have. JAG has been full of great opportunities and I am glad that I stuck with it!"

Chaya Lynch, Goshen High School
Anticipates Enrolling at St. Mary's College

"JAG has greatly assisted me in my high school career and given me a priceless amount of guidance to pursue all of my plans. I have taken many steps towards impacting my surroundings in a positive way, and JAG is one thing that has helped begin bringing those ambitions to life, which I am very grateful for."

Carleigh Blevins, Manchester Jr./Sr. High School
Anticipates Enrolling at Indiana Wesleyan University

"JAG is an incredible opportunity, and I cannot stress the importance of this class enough. I hope to one day see it required for all seniors in my school. The statistics prove this program to be extremely beneficial and I am proud to say that my future success, thanks to JAG, will contribute in making them even higher."

Jordan Johnson, Kokomo High School
Anticipates Enrolling at Ball State University

"Altogether, I will unquestionably say that as a result of entering JAG, my life has changed in ways beyond that which I thought possible. And I am beyond grateful to have the privilege of spreading the lessons I've learned from this class and continue to spread the positive impact of it to those around me."

JC Matlock, Greenfield-Central High School
Anticipates Enrolling at Ball State University

"By staying in JAG the first year, I was able to achieve so much than I never thought I was able to. I have been able to make myself known to my community and other JAG students and advisors in Indiana."

Jacob Shopher, Muncie Central High School
Anticipates Enrolling at Ball State University

"JAG has become a massive part of my life and greatly influenced my career goals. I’ve gained an instructor that in all reality has become a role model and mentor in my life."

Callee Riggle, North Putnam High School
Anticipates Enrolling at St. Mary-of-the-Woods College

"JAG Indiana is the best organization to teach adolescents how to support each other, establish new friendships, develop important life skills, and ultimately become better people and create a better community. I am extremely thankful for everything JAG has provided me, but most importantly, JAG showed me that I want to be an elementary teacher and I want to change children’s lives."

Andrea Williams, Mitchell High School
Anticipates Enrolling at Butler University

"JAG isn’t just a program, it’s a life line and it has truly saved my life. It will be the hardest thing to leave behind when I go on to follow my dreams. I know I will forever have Mrs. Porter right by my side. Before JAG this never seemed possible. I am proud of myself for where I have made it in life and so excited to see how far I can go. The negative family pattern in my life has been broken by me with the help of JAG."

Kelsey Halpain, Lawrenceburg High School
Anticipates Enrolling at Ivy Tech Community College

"JAG brought opportunities for me to explore to help me decide what to do after graduation, guest speakers from the military, the Training Day Expo, and college visits have all led me to want to pursue a degree in Radiology. Radiology is an evolving field that is continuously growing and fast-paced."

Kayleigh Wells, Austin High School
Anticipates Enrolling at Hanover College

"JAG is not just a class. JAG is my home. I uphold the responsibilities I have from this program because I want as many people as possible to share my love for this class. JAG saved my life in ways that I did not know I needed. This program ignited a passion I had not felt since I was young, and it made me excited for my future again."

Diana Cortez-Sanchez, Jasper High School
Anticipates Enrolling at Salon Professional Academy

"JAG has had a huge impact on my life. This class shows students, not only the importance of employability skills, but the importance of respect and teamwork. This helps students become prepared for future jobs. Other than teaching me career and academic skills, JAG has also made me feel proud of myself, knowing my overall worth and not being scared of being bilingual. JAG class, and being an assistant in the Jasper High School office helping with being a translator, has given me confidence in myself and my heritage."

Mariska Ogutu, Ben Davis High School
Anticipates Enrolling at Vanderbilt University

"JAG has served as my mentor from the beginning. Having a specialist to depend on, someone capable of introducing me to numerous opportunities and aspects of the world beyond what school alone provides, is something for which I will always be thankful."