Future Success Podcast

It's all things banking!

Chuck visits with Rayanna Breshears of the Kansas Bankers Association and Chris Wente, President and CEO of Golden Belt Bank, about JAG-K with the KBA Month. They discuss banking careers, the Robbins Banking Institute at Fort Hays State University, and other related topics.

With the help of JAG-K, 2015 Concordia High School graduate Zach Roberts overcame challenges to succeed in his career and in life.

JAG-K President & CEO Chuck Knapp is in our nation's capital with eight student leaders for the National Student Leaders Association conference! While there, he gives an update on the first semester.

JAG-K CEO Chuck Knapp visits with Emporia High School Senior Kameron Welch, who was elected by his peers as State Career Association President for 2024-25. Kameron discusses how JAG-K has impacted his life and how it can benefit all students.

Chuck visits with Kansas City Turner Middle School JAG-K students about resilience, project-based learning, and employer engagement.

The old podcast name returns!

JAG-K CEO Chuck Knapp welcomes students to the 2024-25 school year and discusses the highlights of the upcoming year.

Our unique life experiences often lead us to our future careers. Gustavo Ramirez of the Kansas Highway Patrol immigrated to the United States as a young child. His parents worked multiple jobs, which left Gustavo home alone to get into "mischief." His experience in the juvenile detention system provided him the opportunity to envision how he may do things differently as a law enforcement officer.

Are you a crime junkie who enjoys hearing about the details of legal battles and the pursuit of justice? Then you may enjoy a career in court reporting! Chuck visits with Cindy Fenton who talks about the many benefits of this unique career.

Chuck visits with Kena Dacus, owner of Dacus Auto Body and Collision Repair in McPherson, KS, about the importance of creating an inviting work culture (supportive environment, four day workweek, etc.) and offers great advice for students looking to succeed in any career field.

Chuck visits with Heather Crump-Deters, Community Impact Manager for Education at the United Way of the Plains. Heather shares how she was able to overcome some of the challenges of her youth by being decisive and just "doing something." Even if you change your path - which you probably will - everything you learn will benefit you in some way. Heather was also a teacher before moving into the non-profit sector.