Episode 71

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7th May 2025

Empowering Students for Life Beyond High School with LaTonya Jackson and the Columbia High School JAG Program

In this episode of the Around Town podcast, Mayor @ColaMayor Daniel Rickenmann speaks with LaTonya Jackson, JAG Specialist at Columbia High School, about the transformative impact of the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program in Richland One schools. LaTonya shares how JAG equips students with life skills, leadership training, career readiness, and emotional support from 9th grade through their first year after graduation.

From resume writing and mock interviews to fine dining etiquette and college tours, this program is building confidence and creating real opportunities for students who need it most.

To learn more, partner, or get involved, contact LaTonya Jackson at latonya.jackson@richlandone.org or 803-238-5980.

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About the Podcast

Around Town with @ColaMayor
Columbia is open for business! And now the mayor of Cola, Daniel Rickenmann is opening up the studio too! Join Mayor Rickenmann every other week for interviews with some of Cola's finest from thriving small business owners to seasoned politicians and everything in between.