2023 Career Development Conference Winners

On April 3 and 4, more than 350 JAG-Missouri students representing our high school programs from across the state joined us in Jefferson City for our annual Career Development Conference. Over the two days, students competed in a variety of team and individual events, networked with peers and visited legislators.

Listed below are the first through third place finishers in each of our competitions. These finalists will advance to Jobs for America’s Graduates National Career Development Conference in Orlando, Fla., later this month.

Knowledge Bowl

  • 3rd – Neelyville
  • 2nd – Farmington
  • 1st – Charleston

Financial Literacy

  • 3rd – Isabella Beck, West County
  • 2nd – Jaclyn Brown, Smith-Cotton
  • 1st – Jaxon Weston, Arcadia Valley

Career Preparation

  • 3rd – Mason Smith, Lebanon HEC
  • 2nd – Lydia Clark, Arcadia Valley
  • 1st – Mitchell Gant, Stockton

Creative Decision Making

  • 3rd – Aurora
  • 2nd – Skyline
  • 1st – Hillcrest Springfield

Outstanding Chapter

  • 3rd – Purdy
  • 2nd – Charleston
  • 1st – Dora

Business Plan

  • 3rd – Bolivar
  • 2nd – Hillcrest Springfield
  • 1st – Joplin

Project Based Learning Showcase

  • 3rd – Monett
  • 2nd – Central Academy, Kansas City
  • 1st – Marshfield

Employability Skills

  • 3rd – Marshall Rodgers, Kennett
  • 2nd – Josh Mahue, De Soto
  • 1st – Jordan Le Mastus, Monett

Prepared Speaking

  • 3rd – Kayli Huckabee, Camdenton
  • 2nd – Lauren Martin, Dora
  • 1st – Demarion Robinson, Hayti