Mount Vernon - JAG

07/29/2026

The impact of JAG is best told through the voices of our students.

"When I first came into JAG I was a mess and struggling with life, school was my last priority. Joining JAG has opened my eyes and showed me the world in a whole different way. I am now more confident and open, I have a passion for life and I'm actually excited for life and to see where the future takes me. I made it on the JAG leadership team and I never thought I would, I made it into trade school for esthetician, I was even offered a scholarship."

This student's journey is a powerful reminder that JAG is about more than preparing students for careers. It's about helping young people discover confidence, recognize their potential, and pursue opportunities they once thought were out of reach.

To our board members, partners, employers, educators, and supporters—thank you for making stories like this possible. Your investment in JAG helps students build brighter futures, one story at a time.

07/29/2026

🍎It’s that time of year again📚✏️ Jobs for America’s Graduates is a nationally recognized program that helps students discover their strengths, build confidence, develop leadership, career readiness, employability skills, while connecting them with opportunities that prepare them for life after high school. Whether a student’s path leads to college, technical training, the military, or directly into the workforce, JAG is about helping every student discover their strengths and build a successful future.
If you’re a:
📊business owner
🛠️skilled tradesperson
🩺healthcare professional
💵entrepreneur
🏫college representative
🎖️military member
or someone with experience to share, We’d love to connect with you! Together, we can help students see the many opportunities that exist right here in our community and beyond.

There are so many ways to make an impact:
• Speak to students about your career
• Host a field trip or workplace tour
• Offer job shadowing or internship opportunities
• Conduct mock interviews
• Partner on community service projects
• Serve as a mentor
• Sponsor experiences or classroom resources
• Support student leadership activities
• Or simply share your ideas!

Whether you’re a business owner, organization, parent, alumni, or community member, there is a place for you in this program. Every connection helps our students see what’s possible.

Help our students make lasting relationships with the Mt Vernon and surrounding communities! Rotary Club of Mt. Vernon, MO Mt. Vernon MO Area Chamber of Commerce

07/02/2026

05/02/2026

Carson had a blast in Salt Lake, while he didn’t place top ten we are so amazed at his effort and hard work it took to get here! Proud of you!! Thank you for your service in JAG for the last 3 years! Now to graduation 🎓

04/29/2026

Here we go! Off to Salt Lake City for Nationals, Good luck Carson Atwood!

04/16/2026

A HUGE thank you to SSgt Brock and SSgt Merchant for visiting our HS JAG classes from the USMC! Thank you for creating opportunities for our students!

04/15/2026

Our high school JAG had the opportunity with the Polite Company to learn fine dining etiquette. Did you know “pinky up” isn’t an actual rule? Now we know! Thank you for the educational experience!

03/06/2026

Congratulations to Carson Atwood for placing 2nd! Nationals here he comes! So proud of the hard work by all of the Mt Vernon competitors!!

03/05/2026

State competition day 2! Events in full swing! It’s a great day to be a Mountaineer!

03/05/2026

Bringing home some hardware! Nice job Janie and Vanessa!