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A Strong Finish for 3DE
By JA of Greater Washington
Work Readiness
3DE by Junior Achievement is what education can become when it connects directly to what comes next. Participants build critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills over four years, starting in ninth...
Meet Naishon: ‘Being Part of 3DE Put Me Ahead’
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
When Naishon steps onto the campus of his university in Delaware in late August to study finance and agribusiness, he will take more with him than those trusty “blue bags” filled with dorm room essentials. He will embody what the 3DE by Junior Achievement learning model is all about: relevant experiences and authentic connections to real-world...
From Learning to Earning: How Skills Build the Foundation for Economic Growth
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Work Readiness
For today’s students, the journey from learning to earning is more complex than ever before. A rapidly evolving economy shaped by technological innovation, shifting workforce demands, and new career pathways requires more than academic knowledge alone. It requires a strong foundation of skills that can translate into real-world success. We believe that building these skills early is essential not...
Why Volunteering Matters: A Community Spotlight
By JA of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
At the heart of every thriving community are the people dedicated to making it flourish. We recently spoke with longtime volunteer Robbie L. Mosley to hear about his journey of giving back and what drives his commitment to...
Capital Bank: A Community Partner Spotlight
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
Think big, act local. That is the core principle of Capital Bank, a dedicated community champion for Junior Achievement of Greater Washington (JAGW) since...
WJLA ABC7 Features JA
By Junior Achievement of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
Two Junior Achievement Finance Park students and Dr. Monica Goldson, President & CEO interviewed by WJLA...
Washington Business Journal Annouces the 2026 Laureates
By Junior Achievement of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
Junior Achievement reveals 2026 Washington Business Hall of Fame...
WUSA9 Visits JA Finance Park
By Junior Achievement of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
WUSA9 (CBS) visits Junior Achievement Finance Park in Fairfax...
Washington Business Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Laureate Class
By JA of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement of Greater Washington proudly announces the 2026 Laureate Class of the Washington Business Hall of Fame, the region’s signature lifetime achievement honor recognizing business leadership and the enduring economic impact of the region’s most influential executives and...
Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders: Junior Achievement and Staples Expand Partnership
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
Preparing students for the future of work takes more than classroom instruction—it takes collaboration between educators, communities, and the business leaders shaping tomorrow’s workforce. That’s why Junior Achievement USA is proud to expand its partnership with Staples to help more students across the country gain access to career-connected learning...