14 JAG-K students at Topeka High School asked questions about the banking industry with Liz Walker, Capitol Federal Savings Bank® in Topeka. Grant Paitz, YBOK Division President from INTRUST Bank, N.A., in Wichita, visited with the Wichita Southeast High School JAG-K class in Wichita. Jon Thorton, FirstOak Bank in Independence, presented to the Independence High School JAG-K class. Greg Thiessen, First Bank of Beloit, visited with the Beloit High School JAG-K Class. JAG-K with the KBA Week In April, KBA was excited to announce a new opportunity for banks across Kansas that impacts the state's workforce and teaches students about the banking industry and financial literacy. The new partnership with Jobs for America's Graduates – Kansas (JAG-K) allowed bankers to participate during “JAG-K with the KBA Week” on April 18 through 22 and visit their local JAG-K classrooms. The idea of this partnership came from KBA's Young Bank Officers of Kansas (YBOK) Division, who partnered with JAG-K last year during their annual conference to meet Wichita-area students and talk about careers in banking and financial literacy. That idea has grown to take these efforts statewide! “The Kansas banking industry recognizes the benefit of helping Kansas employers connect with talented and trained young employees,” said Alex Orel, SVP of Government Relations at KBA. “Well-trained, qualified employees at every level are essential to the future of Kansas’ financial institutions. We are excited to help JAG-K learn about these exciting opportunities.” JAG-K is an in-school, evidence-based program that works with students facing various barriers to success, overcoming those barriers, graduating from high school, and getting on a productive and meaningful career path uniquely suited to their skills and passions. “It was such a great experience participating in the JAG-K with the KBA Week. It provided an opportunity to highlight the Kansas banking industry that we all know and love, but I was also able to talk about the many benefits and career opportunities available to future graduates,” said Taylor Stos, First State Bank & Trust in Tonganoxie. “We even got to discuss the importance of personal finance and some tips on achieving their own financial goals best. Thank you to the JAG-K program and the KBA for putting on such a fantastic program!”
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