INDIANAPOLIS – The 14th annual JAG State Career Development Conference is a culmination of months of regional competitions, which focused on several disciplines critical to employment.
More than 150 high school students from around the state advanced to Indianapolis for a chance to earn monetary awards by showcasing the employability skills they have learned through the program.
The event will be held in person for the first time since 2019.
The event will be held at Ivy Tech Community College Culinary and Conference Center, 2820 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis on Friday, March 18, 2022, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. (EDT). The morning Keynote Speaker is Dr. Lorenzo Esters, Chancellor, Ivy Tech Indianapolis campus,
- 9 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. – Opening Ceremony
- 9:30 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. – Competitions Held
- 12:15 p.m. until 1 p.m. – Lunch
- 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. – Closing Ceremony and Awards
The afternoon Keynote Speakers are Fred Payne, Commissioner, Department of Workforce Development; Janelle Duray, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, Jobs for America’s Graduates
A group photo will be taken following the awards ceremony outside on the steps at approximately 1:45 p.m.
About JAG: JAG is a state-based, national non-profit organization dedicated to helping high school students of promise who have experienced challenging or traumatic life experiences achieve success through graduation. JAG Indiana students have received more than $107M in scholarships over the last four years, have completed over 230,000 hours of service-learning in their communities, and boast an average graduation rate of 95%.
