iJAG's Career Development Conference – April 21st

Every year, at the end of April, iJAG hosts its Career Development Conference (CDC) exclusively for members of iJAG’s Career Association. This event involves approximately 300 students as well as over 100 volunteers and business leaders.  The CDC gives the soon-to-graduate students an exciting jump start on the “real world” by offering mock job interviews, a “Marketplace” showcasing Iowa employers and a number of competitive and fun events. The competitions provide the Career Association members the opportunity to celebrate their achievements in community service and distinction in career readiness. The students are recognized for excellence in resume writing, public speaking and decision making.  The highlight of the CDC is the involvement of Iowa businesses such as State Farm, Mid American Energy, Iowa Department of Economic Development, Kemin Industries and Hy-Vee. These businesses provide volunteers who judge competitions, host personal development workshops and provide an opportunity for Career Association members to interact with Iowa employers.

Discover DMACC Day (DMACC Campus) - March 5th

iJAG students from across the state are invited to learn all about Des Moines Area Community College and the iJAG Early College Success Program.  Discover DMACC Day will be fun, informative and will offer free lunch and prizes.

iJAG Board of Directors Meeting – March 1st, 9:00 – 4:00

Legislative Day – February 15th and March 15th; 10:30 – 1:30 Iowa Capitol

Students from iJAG programs across the state will gather at the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines to talk with legislators and advocate for the iJAG program.  Students will receive a tour, learn about the legislative process and experience what it takes to be a “lobbyist”.

 

iJAG Initiation and Installation Ceremonies

iJAG will be celebrating the induction and initiation of 130 student officers in their Career Development Association in twenty seven I-JAG programs statewide. Key stakeholders of the iJAG program including students, school district staff and administration, local employers, community leaders, parents and community based organizations will be in attendance.  For more information contact Becky at 515-242-5617

Leadership Development Conference – October 14th and 15th, 2009

On October 14^th – 15^th, 2009 Camp Dodge and the Science Center of Iowa will welcome more than 130 students from across Iowa who were recently elected as student officers for their Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) Career Development Associations in 24 schools statewide. Participating students came from high schools in Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Fort Dodge, Perry, Creston, Des Moines, Marshalltown, Ottumwa, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque Keokuk and Davenport.

 

The purpose of the leadership conference is to orient the officers to their new positions and provide the elected student officers with training and skills they can take back to their schools in order to carry out the goals of their individual iJAG Career Development Associations.  The iJAG student officers will take part in training provided by the Iowa Quality Center and participate in sessions with Iowa business leaders. 

 

National Student Leadership Conference, Washington D.C. – November 18 – 22nd, 2009

The National Leadership Awards events are intended to help highlight both the remarkable success of JAG students from across the nation in educational and economic achievement, and also to recognize a selected group of individuals and organizations who have helped to make those successes possible.  Students from 32 states gather in Washington D.C. to compete in events such as extemporaneous speaking and employability skills.  iJAG will have an application process and sponsor three students to participate in the National Student Leadership Conference.