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Building a Strong Financial Foundation: Equipping Teens for a Brighter Tomorrow
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Financial Literacy
In honor of Financial Literacy Month, we explore the challenges teens face in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world and emphasize the vital role financial education plays in shaping a more secure and promising...
More Teens are Participating in Financial Literacy Courses, but Gaps in Learning Evident, According to New Survey
By JA of Greater Washington
Financial Literacy
A new study of teens ages 13-18 conducted by Junior Achievement and MissionSquare Retirement's Foundation reveals that more high school students are being offered financial literacy courses, yet significant knowledge gaps in the curriculum must be filled to help the nation’s youth prepare for their...
Celebrating the Best in Business: the 2024 Washington Business Hall of Fame
By JA of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
Yesterday, the Washington Business Hall of Fame – Greater Washington's signature lifetime achievement award in business – welcomed its 2024 class of Laureates during a gala held at The Anthem. The Washington Business Hall of Fame (Hall of Fame) recognizes the achievements of Greater Washington’s most accomplished leaders and celebrates their impact on the local economy, surrounding communities,...
Wells Fargo Hosts Employee Day of Service
By JA of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
Wells Fargo’s Greater Washington workforce will participate in the company’s inaugural Day of Service – an event that empowers Wells Fargo employees to align their efforts and expertise to make a positive impact in local communities, address complex societal issues, and help build a more inclusive, sustainable future for...
Dr. Monica Goldson Appointed as President and CEO of Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, Ushering in a New Era of Leadership
By JA of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
The Junior Achievement of Greater Washington (JA) Board Search Committee unanimously selects respected leader and veteran educator Monica Goldson, Ed.D., as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 2, 2024, marking a bold new direction for the...
Local Junior Achievement alum selected as one of 12 Global Youth Advocates
By JA of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
Kurien Thomas, a local alumnus of Junior Achievement of Greater Washington (JA), has been selected as a Global Youth Advocate by Junior Achievement Worldwide. Thomas is one of 12 students to be accepted to the...
Learn about the 2024 Laureates: Rosie Allen-Herring
By JA of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
The 2024 Hall of Fame Laureates are no strangers to media coverage. If you live in the Washington region, chances are you’ve seen their names in headlines for years. What you may not have witnessed is these trailblazers telling their stories in their own words. That’s what this series brings you – the insights, lessons and life advice that these Laureates have to offer based on a lifetime of...
3DE Graduate Spotlight: Jalisa Grier
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
Jalisa recalls beginning high school filled with trepidation and self-doubt, often feeling out of place. But across her four years with 3DE, she developed a stronger sense of self, honed her intellectual capabilities, cultivated resilience, refined her academic skills, and deepened her understanding of her passions and...
Teens Want Financial Literacy Education, But Many Schools Don’t Offer It
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy
While the demand for financial literacy education is high among teens, the availability of such courses is disappointingly low. Junior Achievement continues to bridge this gap by offering comprehensive programs that equip students with essential life...
3DE Graduate Spotlight: Stephanie Rivera Serrano
By JA of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
Over the span of four years, Stephanie Rivera Serrano has undergone an incredible transformation. Reflecting on her freshman year at Potomac High School in Oxon Hill, MD, Stephanie remembers being scared, shy, and nervous. She often kept to herself, never speaking up or raising her hand in class. Fast forward to her senior year, and Stephanie is now the first person to speak up, confidently...