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JAG-Missouri

The "JAG Advantage" propels our mission forward with three core strategies:

JAG-Missouri empowers students facing significant barriers to achieve their full potential through education, mentorship, and career readiness. Our students possess talent, determination, and a strong desire to succeed. They aspire to lead better lives and become productive citizens, and JAG-Missouri is committed to helping them realize these goals. 

  • Project-Based Learning (PBL): Engaging students in hands-on, practical experiences.
  • Trauma-Informed Care: Providing support and understanding to address personal challenges.
  • Employer Engagement: Connecting students with meaningful career opportunities.

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What is JAG?

JAG-Missouri empowers students to overcome barriers, graduate from high school, and thrive in their chosen careers.

News & Updates

2025 State Career Development Conference Winners

A total of 435 JAG-Missouri students from across the state converged on Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Mo., on April 7–8 for the annual State Career Development Conference (CDC). Throughout the event, students showcased their skills in a variety of individual and team competitions.

Leading the Way: Meet the 2024–2025 JAG-Missouri State Officers

JAG-Missouri is proud to introduce the 2024–2025 State Officer Team — a group of passionate...

JAG-Missouri hosts Middle School Showcase for the Southwest region

JAG-Missouri is thrilled to have middle school and junior high students participate in event...

JAG Missouri Announces New Board Members to Support Mission and Growth

JAG Missouri is excited to announce the addition of new members to its Board of Directors.

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What Our Students Are Saying

JAG has been a life changer.

JAG pushes us out of our comfort zone. It has truly helped me find my voice. I have learned how to voice my opinions the right way – when to speak and when to listen. Without JAG I have no doubt I would still be living my old life. I wish I could have found my voice sooner, but the important thing now is: I have found it, and I will never let it go.

Bri

JAG-Missouri Graduate

Before I joined JAG, I was lost. JAG provided assistance in pinpointing a career and making steps in order to pursue it. My JAG Specialist motivated me to make connections and to continue my education in the emergency response industry. JAG has changed my life!

Mitchell

JAG-Missouri Graduate

I felt hopeless because no matter what I did, I thought the future I wanted was too far out of reach. I wasn’t smart enough or rich enough to live the life I wanted. Because of this, at the age of 15, I exploded. Everything parents pray their child isn’t doing, I was, or I was trying to. In the midst of this self destruction, the greatest opportunity came up and shook my hand. I went from dropping out to picking up my cap and gown. JAG didn’t save my life, it taught me how to save my own.

Kaleah

JAG-Missouri Graduate