2025 JAG NTS: Full Schedule

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8:00am EDT

Registration Desk

Tuesday August 12, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT

Check in for Launchpad and pick up your registration packet.

Registration Packet Includes:

Name Badge
JAG Tote Bag
JAG T-shirts
Name Badge Ribbons - Customize your name badge with available ribbons.

Tuesday August 12, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Sunset Ballroom Registration Office Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

All Attendees

8:30am EDT

Coffee Networking Break

Tuesday August 12, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am EDT

El Dorado Foyer

Coffee, decaf, and tea will be served.

Tuesday August 12, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
El Dorado Foyer Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

All Attendees

9:00am EDT

Employer Engagement

Tuesday August 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Savoy

Speakers

Ali Fisher

Director of Learning Experiences, JAG-K

Tuesday August 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Savoy Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Launchpad

9:00am EDT

Leadership and Business Essentials

Tuesday August 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

El Dorado

Speakers

Jan Ennis

VP of Operations & Affiliate Relations, JAG

Tuesday August 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
El Dorado Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Launchpad, Leadership

9:00am EDT

New Manager Training - Cohort A

Tuesday August 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Mesquite

Speakers

Trinetta Lipsey

Director of Programs /National Faculty Trainer, Jobs for Arizona's Graduates

Hi JAG FAM! My name is Trinetta Lipsey. I'm excited to be here today to navigate the learning and growth of the JAG managers. My JAG journey has been extensive. I've worn many hats, serving as a specialist, manager, and CSA for JAG in two states. I'm honored to contribute as a JAG... Read More →

Daryle Wright

Program Supervisor/JAG National Faculty, Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates

Tuesday August 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Mesquite Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Launchpad, Manager

9:00am EDT

New Manager Training - Cohort B

Tuesday August 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Laughlin Room 3

Speakers

Derek Morgan

Renee Van Der Werff

JAG National Faculty, Aspire Learning, LLC.

Tuesday August 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Laughlin Room 3 Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Launchpad, Manager

9:00am EDT

New Specialist Training - Cohort A

Tuesday August 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Carson City 1

Speakers

Elizabeth Clark

Supervisor, Plainfield Public School District

Shi Pillars

Program Manager, LEADS Advisor & JAG National Facilitator, Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates

I discovered my purpose with JAG 💕

Tuesday August 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Carson City 1 Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Launchpad, Specialist

9:00am EDT

New Specialist Training - Cohort B

Tuesday August 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Carson City 2

Speakers

Jenny Powell

National Faculty, Jobs for America's Graduates

Josh Yow

Data Lead/ National Trainer, Jobs for North Carolinas Graduates/ JAG National Trainer

Tuesday August 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Carson City 2 Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Launchpad, Specialist

9:00am EDT

New Specialist Training - Cohort C

Tuesday August 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Virginia City 1

Speakers

Ryan Lootens

Christine Shaffer

Associate Director of Professional Development, JAG Indiana

Striving to impact the world, one human at a time.

Tuesday August 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Virginia City 1 Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Launchpad, Specialist

9:00am EDT

New Specialist Training - Cohort D

Tuesday August 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Virginia City 3

Speakers

Candice Fedeler

Stephanie Goodman

JAG Specialist, HOT SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Nika Newsome

Tuesday August 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Virginia City 3 Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Launchpad, Specialist

9:00am EDT

Project-Based Learning - Cohort A

Tuesday August 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Virginia City 2

Speakers

Cearra A. Jones

Training Specialist, Empowered

Cearra is an accomplished educator and passionate advocate for transforming education. Based in Kansas City, MO, Cearra dedicates her work to training educators on implementing effective instructional strategies that empower students to become better decision-makers. She believes... Read More →

Tuesday August 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Virginia City 2 Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Launchpad

9:00am EDT

Project-Based Learning - Cohort B

Tuesday August 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Virginia City 2

Speakers

Brandi Newry

Training Specialist, Empowered

Brandi, based in Wichita, KS, leads our training and events team. With 15 years of experience as a School Psychologist, she describes her role as bridging the gap between the classroom and the real world. As part of Empowered, she provides teachers with the tools and resources to... Read More →

Tuesday August 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Virginia City 2 Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Launchpad

9:00am EDT

Trauma-Informed Care

Tuesday August 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Laughlin Room 1

Speakers

Katie McDonald

Education Consultant, ESSDACK

HopeologistYouth Mental Health Specialist Neuro-informed Consultant/Coach"My passion is helping fellow educators reignite their own love of teaching and learning. My goal is for my participants to feel rejuvenated and armed with fresh ideas to implement. I believe in creating learning... Read More →

Tuesday August 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Laughlin Room 1 Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Launchpad

12:00pm EDT

Lunch

Tuesday August 12, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Sunset Ballroom

A lunch buffet will be served in the Sunset Ballroom. All foods will be labeled for dietary needs. If you have questions about specific allergies or dietary needs, please find a hotel banquet staff member, and they will assist you.

Tuesday August 12, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Sunset Ballroom Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

All Attendees