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A Soaring Student Success
By Junior Achievement of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
When Junior Achievement 3DE student and aspiring pilot Daniel Augustus of Surrattsville High School took the stage at the 2025 Washington Business Hall of Fame last November, little did he know his speech would spark more than just...
Middle School Rite of Passage Readies FCPS Students for Financial Realities of Adulthood
By JA of Greater Washington
Financial Literacy
Each eighth grader is participating in an annual rite of passage for Fairfax County Public School eighth grade students. They’re attending a day-long field trip to Junior Achievement’s Finance Park, which aims to give students a “crash course in financial reality.” The JA Finance Park experience provides students with the opportunity to explore financial planning and career...
2025 Impact Report
By Junior Achievement of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement of Greater Washington delivers high‐impact, career‐connected learning experiences that prepare students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. By bringing the strength of community and corporate partnerships to schools and districts, we provide authentic, hands‐on education that accelerates economic mobility and expands access to opportunity‐filled...
JA’s Outcomes-Based Strategic Blueprint
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
At Junior Achievement, we believe every student deserves a future filled with choices and opportunities. That belief is the foundation of JA’s outcomes-based strategic blueprint; a clear, intentional approach to education that starts not with programs, but with the outcomes that matter most for students’ long-term...
Preparing Students for What’s Next: Key Insights from a Recent JA Alumni Survey
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
Our recent survey of Gen Z and Millennial JA alumni demonstrate and reflects the tangible ways JA is helping students prepare...
Education for What’s Next: Powering Economic Mobility
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
What’s next? It’s the question on everyone’s mind. Technologies we’ve never seen before are reshaping the world in ways we never imagined. Jobs people rely on today may not exist...
Make Your Change Matter This Cyber Week with Marco’s Pizza and Junior Achievement
By Junior Achievement of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
A portion of the funds raised during Cyber Week will directly support local Junior Achievement programs, helping students build confidence and gain essential skills in financial literacy, workforce readiness, and entrepreneurship.
“Even small acts of generosity can spark meaningful change,” said Raven Fisher, Executive Director of The Marco’s Pizza Foundation. “Cyber Week gives our guests a...
Washington Business Hall of Fame Raises Record-Breaking $1.8 Million to Benefit Junior Achievement of Greater Washington
By Junior Achievement of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
“Tonight was a reminder that our business community, our entrepreneurs and philanthropists, are deeply invested in the future. By showing up and supporting JA and our Laureates, they are saying to the world, “The Greater Washington area is only getting stronger, and our next generation will be prepared to ensure it continues to thrive.” Together, we are building a future where every young person...
The ROI of Investing in Youth: Why Economic Mobility is a Community Imperative
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
When we talk about “return on investment,” our minds often jump to balance sheets, bottom lines, and quarterly reports. But what if the greatest ROI isn’t financial in the short term but social, economic, and generational in the long...
Gen Z's Career Confidence vs. Future Challenges: What Today’s Teens Really Think About Work, AI, and Education
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Work Readiness
As American teens stand on the brink of adulthood, they're navigating a rapidly changing world — one shaped by artificial intelligence, shifting views on higher education, and increasing financial pressure. But according to new research from Junior Achievement USA and Citizens, despite these mounting challenges, today’s teens are still remarkably optimistic about the...