Jobs for America's Graduates-Kansas

Name

Jobs for America's Graduates-Kansas

Legal name

Jobs for America's Graduates-Kansas, Inc.

Website

https://jagkansas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Career Development Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Career Readiness & College Prep (In-School) (EDAJAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC)

Keywords

• Career development programs
• Youth workforce development
• High school career readiness
• School-based career services
• At-risk youth programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Topeka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (TANF): Primary funding through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant to the State of Kansas administered by Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF)
2. Corporate Sponsorships & Donations: Funding from corporate partners including ADM, AT&T, Barton Community College, EagleU, Goldstein Charitable Trust, Independence Community College, JB and Anne Hodgdon Foundation, Honeywell, John Deere, Johnson County Community College, Kansas Chamber of Commerce, Kansas Gas Service, Kansas Insurance Department, Magellan Financial, Mark One Electric, Office of Kansas State Bank Commissioner, United Way of Kaw Valley, United Way of Plains, U.S. Bank, Walmart, and Washburn Tech
3. School District Partnerships: Schools host JAG-K programs with Career Specialists on-site; districts provide facility access and administrative support

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jobs for America's Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers an in-school, multi-year elective career development program for students in grades 6-12 facing barriers to success. Trained Career Specialists teach employability skills, career and leadership development, and academic remediation using the Competency to Credential Model framework across 120 programs in 54 Kansas school districts serving over 6,000 students annually.

Product overview

Jobs for America's Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering a multi-year, in-school career development program for students in grades 6-12. The core product is the Traditional Model Program delivered through Career Specialists in over 120 programs across Kansas school districts. The portfolio includes the Competency to Credential Model (the comprehensive multi-year career development framework), the MicroCredential Model (partnered with JMG and GenUS for verified digital badge certifications), and the Success Academy (for unstably housed and system-involved youth). Supporting offerings include regional and state Career Development Conferences, National Student Leadership Academy participation, digital badges, 12-month follow-up services, and the Alumni Association. The program operates across four regions with Regional Managers supporting Career Specialists in the classroom.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Traditional Model: JAG-K operates in 85 Kansas schools divided into four regions, with Regional Managers providing program support to Career Specialists and students.
• Success Academy
• MicroCredential Model
• Competency to Credential Model

Products and services

• Traditional Model Program Multi-year in-school elective class operating in 85 Kansas schools across four regions, delivered by trained Career Specialists using the Competency to Credential Model to teach employability skills, career and leadership development, and academic remediation to grades 6-12 students.
• MicroCredential Model Competency-based learning framework developed in partnership with JMG and GenUS that enables students to demonstrate mastery of specific skills and earn verified digital badges and certifications in areas including Financial Literacy, Pathway Navigation, and Job & Career Readiness.
• Skill Builder MicroCredentials Entry-level micro-credential system designed for middle school students and non-standard JAG-K participants to gain foundational skills, build confidence, and serve as a stepping stone to the full MicroCredential Learning Model.
• Success Academy Specialized program for Kansas students who are unstably housed, operated in partnership with Kansas Department for Children and Families, Kansas Department of Education, and Kansas Department of Corrections, providing advocacy, progress tracking, academic support, and life skills for system-involved youth and homeless students.
• National Student Leadership Academy (NSLA) Annual national leadership event hosted by Jobs for America's Graduates where JAG-K students build leadership skills, enhance their network, and advocate at high levels including meetings with federal legislators.
• State Career Development Conference

Quantifiable outcome

• 805 high school graduates in the last reported year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Kansas Department of AgriculturesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2026Partnered with JAG-K to host first annual Ag Summit at Kansas State University. Exposes students to agriculture industry careers.
• Cloud County Community CollegesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2025Hosts annual JAG-K Day event providing campus tours, breakout sessions, and college transition support for JAG-K students.
• Ogallala CommonssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2025Provides summer internship program for JAG-K students including 100 hours of work, 10 hours community service, and blog requirements. Partners with Russell JAG-K program.
• EnterpriseKCsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2024Business-led organization that travels to JAG-K programs statewide to promote cybersecurity careers, sharing tools, training, and scholarship opportunities.
• Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF)coreOthersPrimary funding source through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant. DCF administers the federal TANF funds that support JAG-K operations and Career Specialist positions.
• Kansas Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency providing oversight and support for JAG-K programs in Kansas schools. Collaborates on educational initiatives and program expansion.
• Kansas Chamber of CommercesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with JAG-K on workforce development initiatives and employer engagement.
• Barton Community CollegesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing internship opportunities and pathway connections for JAG-K students.
• Johnson County Community CollegesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing pathway opportunities for JAG-K students.
• Independence Community CollegesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing pathway opportunities and support for JAG-K students.
• Washburn TechsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical education partner providing pathway opportunities for JAG-K students.
• EagleUsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner supporting JAG-K student development.
• Central Valley Ag (CVA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarmer-owned cooperative that hosts career expos and provides hands-on learning about agriculture careers including IT, marketing, agronomy, energy, and more.
• JMG (Jobs for America's Graduates National)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational parent organization. JAG-K is state affiliate of national JAG network operating in 32 states and territories. Partners on MicroCredential model framework.
• GenUSsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartnered with JAG-K and JMG to bring MicroCredential model framework to Kansas JAG-K classrooms.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Large national youth development nonprofit serving at-risk youth with career and college readiness programming. Comparable as a broad incumbent with broader scope but overlapping target demographic and workforce development goals.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: Large national youth mentoring nonprofit serving at-risk youth including in K-12 settings. Comparable as a broad incumbent youth development organization with overlapping target population and school-based delivery model.
• Job Corps: Federal workforce development program for low-income youth (typically 16-24) offering career training and education. Comparable as a federally-funded workforce development program for at-risk youth, but operates residential/campus-based rather than embedded in schools.

Others

• National Skills Coalition: National policy and advocacy organization focused on workforce development and skills training for underserved workers. Adjacent ecosystem player influencing the funding and policy environment for JAG-K.
• Educational Talent Search (TRIO Program): Federally-funded TRIO program providing academic and career advising to low-income and first-generation middle and high school students. Comparable target population and school-based educational support function.

Emerging players

• Year Up: Workforce development nonprofit providing career training and job placement for young adults from underserved backgrounds. Comparable mission and target demographic, but operates on older youth (18-24) and a more intensive, longer-duration training model.

Direct peers

• Junior Achievement USA: National K-12 career readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship education nonprofit. Comparable because it uses in-school programming to prepare middle and high school students for workforce and post-secondary success.
• Communities in Schools: National nonprofit that places coordinators inside K-12 schools to deliver dropout prevention and student support services for at-risk youth. Directly comparable in mission, K-12 embedded staffing model, and target population.
• Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG National): National parent organization of the JAG network operating in 32 states and territories. Directly comparable as the parent of JAG-K and the licensor of the Competency to Credential and MicroCredential models; shares mission, model, and outcome methodology.

Regional players

• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing tuition-free technology and career training for adults from underserved communities. Comparable mission and workforce development focus, but serves older learners and focuses on tech-sector pathways.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JAG_Kansas
• Facebookfacebook.com/JobsforAmericasGraduatesKansas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jagkansas
• Instagraminstagram.com/jagkansas

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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