The State Career Association (SCA) Officers play a crucial role in representing JAG-Missouri students and leading the charge for student success across the state. These dedicated student leaders embody the values of JAG-Missouri, working alongside our staff to advocate for their peers, engage in community service, and develop skills that will help them excel in their education and future careers.
From organizing leadership events to mentoring their fellow students, the SCA officers are role models who inspire their communities and demonstrate the power of youth leadership. Their efforts not only strengthen the JAG-Missouri program but also ensure that students have the support they need to reach their fullest potential.
We are proud to have such an exceptional group of young leaders guiding our state association, and we look forward to the incredible work they will continue to do in advancing the mission of JAG-Missouri.
President
Bolivar
Vice President
Crane
Secretary
Purdy
Central Regional
Brookfield
Southeast Regional
Van Buren
Southwest Regional
Marshfield
St. Louis Regional
Sumner
Testimonials
I felt hopeless because no matter what I did, I thought the future I wanted was too far out of reach. I wasn’t smart enough or rich enough to live the life I wanted. Because of this, at the age of 15, I exploded. Everything parents pray their child isn’t doing, I was, or I was trying to. In the midst of this self destruction, the greatest opportunity came up and shook my hand. I went from dropping out to picking up my cap and gown. JAG didn’t save my life, it taught me how to save my own.
JAG has been a life changer.
JAG pushes us out of our comfort zone. It has truly helped me find my voice. I have learned how to voice my opinions the right way – when to speak and when to listen. Without JAG I have no doubt I would still be living my old life. I wish I could have found my voice sooner, but the important thing now is: I have found it, and I will never let it go.
Before I joined JAG, I was lost. JAG provided assistance in pinpointing a career and making steps in order to pursue it. My JAG Specialist motivated me to make connections and to continue my education in the emergency response industry. JAG has changed my life!
Born into a family where addiction was a generational struggle, Destany Massey faced her own battles with substance abuse and a life lacking direction. Determined to break free from the cycle of trauma and hardship, she sought a different path. That path led her to the JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates Missouri) program, a turning point she never saw coming. With the unwavering support of the program and her teacher, Destany found purpose, healing, and hope.
“JAG and my teacher literally saved my life,” she shares. Through resilience and determination, Destany overcame addiction, broke the chains of a painful past, and transformed her life into a story of success and the promise of a brighter future.
