JAG-K Month with the KBA Kansas bankers teamed up with Jobs for America’s GraduatesKansas (JAG-K) throughout the month of April to educate students about opportunities in the banking industry, as well as tips on financial literacy. The partnership has evolved over three years to become “JAG-K Month with the KBA.” JAG-K programs throughout the state collaborated with banks in their respective areas to plan educational opportunities for students. Throughout April, employees of participating banks visited local JAG-K classes in person or virtually or hosted groups for visits to their facilities. JAG-K is a multi-year, in-school program for students in grades 6-12 that offers tools to successfully transition students into post-secondary school, the military or directly into the workforce with marketable skills. One of the responsibilities of JAG-K is the instruction of sound financial management to its participants, 75% of whom qualify for free or subsidized lunches. Julie Voelker, EVP & Chief Operations Officer, and Samantha Bloome, Customer Service Experience Manager with Community State Bank in Coffeyville at Field Kinley High School. Jag-K students from Field Kinley High School toured the Community State Bank in Coffeyville. Jon Thornton, with FirstOak Bank in Independence, visited with a larger JAG-K class at Independence High School. 6
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