NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. — On Friday, January 27, 2017 Manchester High School students participated in the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) regional event at the Public Safety Academy: Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne South Campus. JAG serves as a college and career readiness course for Juniors and Seniors to help them prepare for their futures by hearing from guest speakers, attending field trips, researching career options, participating in volunteer work, building their resume, and many more career readiness activities.
Our Career Development Conference (CDC) consisted of 14 competitive events, including three chapter events, one group event (presenting an entrepreneurship plan), and 10 individual events. Our class placed 3rd in the Chapter Commercial event.
Prior to the event, Rachel Cave was a finalist for the Outstanding Senior Award and Emma Casper was 2nd for the event’s cover design. At the competition, we had seven students competing in different individual events. Adam Byers placed 1st in Financial Literacy, Megan Baxter placed 2nd in Employability Skills (resume, cover letter, and interview), Skye Fierstos placed 2nd in Career Presentation (oral presentation about her future career selection), and Rachel Cave placed 3rd in Public Speaking. All 1st and 2nd place finishers will now compete at the State Finals in March.