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Marshall Today
By the People, for the People
Marshall to Introduce JAG Program at Career Center
New career readiness program coming to Missouri high school
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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The Saline County Career Center and Marshall High School in Missouri will soon become the newest addition to the Missouri Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) program. The Marshall Public Schools Board of Education approved a memorandum of understanding to establish the program, which provides another pathway for students to achieve career-readiness.
Why it matters
The JAG program aims to help students develop job skills and prepare for life after high school. Its introduction to Marshall is seen as a positive step in supporting student success and expanding career opportunities.
The details
Making the pitch for JAG were four students from the program at Brookfield, led by advisers Stephanie Berger and Sarah Willis. Damien Gunter, who joined JAG three years ago at Brookfield, says he's gained more than just job skills from the program, including the opportunity to represent his region on the Missouri JAG officer team and attend conferences across the state and in Washington. Marshall will hire a JAG specialist this spring and begin identifying students who may benefit from the program, with the goal of having as many as 60 students join next school year.
- The Marshall Public Schools Board of Education approved the JAG program memorandum of understanding on February 10, 2026.
- Marshall will hire a JAG specialist this spring (2026).
- Marshall anticipates as many as 60 students joining the JAG program next school year (2026-2027).
The players
David Reinke
The assistant superintendent of Marshall Public Schools, who has been a driving force behind bringing the JAG program to the district.
Stephanie Berger
An adviser for the JAG program at Brookfield.
Sarah Willis
An adviser for the JAG program at Brookfield.
Damien Gunter
A student who joined the JAG program at Brookfield three years ago and now represents his region on the Missouri JAG officer team.
What they’re saying
“Damien Gunter joined JAG when it was introduced at Brookfield three years ago, and says he's gained more than just job skills from the program.”
— Damien Gunter (KMMO)
“Reinke says he hopes Marshall students will have similar experiences as the program develops.”
— David Reinke, Assistant Superintendent, Marshall Public Schools (KMMO)
What’s next
Marshall will hire a JAG specialist this spring to begin identifying students who may benefit from the program, with the goal of having as many as 60 students join next school year.
The takeaway
The introduction of the JAG program to Marshall High School and the Saline County Career Center represents a significant step in providing additional career-readiness opportunities for students in the district. By offering this program, Marshall is demonstrating a commitment to supporting student success and expanding post-graduation pathways.
