Twenty JAG Indiana high school students attended the second annual National Career Development Conference in Orlando, Fla., which was held April 20th-22nd. The theme of the event was “Together Towards Tomorrow.” While at the conference, students participated in leadership sessions, attended educational workshops, competed against their peers in skill competitions, visited the college and career expo, and networked with other JAG students and employer sponsors of the event.
JAG Indiana students were active participants in the opening ceremony with Manchester High School Junior Braylon Judy serving as the Indiana flag bearer and Franklin County High School Senior, Karly Bergin, singing the National Anthem for the audience of over 1,000 people in attendance. When asked about how it felt to be in that role, Karly stated, "It was such an amazing experience. I got to meet new people from other states and listened to an absolutely amazing guest speaker at the opening ceremony. I also had the opportunity to let people hear my voice as I sang the National Anthem at the opening ceremony. 10/10 would do it again!"
Quentin Stewart, a senior at Hammond High School said, “This trip felt like it was a pivotal moment in my transition into adulthood and the real world. The main thing I learned was how to manage my time between being professional and having fun.”
Milan High School’s Madison Cavins shared her excitement of being a NCDC attendee. "I was able to network, learn, and experience so many new things involving my future career and life plans. Plus, it was in Orlando!"
JAG Indiana students fared well in the competitive events at the NCDC. Scottsburg High School received Outstanding Chapter Recognition.
The Scottsburg High School PBL Team of Conner Bartos, Ashia Alcorn and Natasha William received fourth place honors while Manchester High School’s team of Hope Martin, Skye McCullough, and Josh Steely placed ninth.
In the Employability Skills competition, Hammond Central High School’s Quentin Stewart placedfifth and Neva Verbik of Avon High School placed ninth.
Joseph Colburn of Westside Leadership Academy received 10th place accolades in Prepared Speaking.
Hope Martin, a member of the Manchester High School Project Based Learning team stated, “I loved the competition, but more than anything I loved meeting people from all over our country and making lifetime memories with those who all share one thing in common: A love and passion for the JAG program.”
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