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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...
Prince George's Post Article
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
On Wednesday, March 11, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington (JA of Greater Washington) hosted the Arby’s Regional Case Competition, a culminating event for 9th grade students participating in 3DE by Junior...
How Schools Are Using Field Trips to Promote Financial Literacy
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
In a recent interview with NerdWallet, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington CEO Monica Goldson, Ed. D. explains how the Experiential Learning opportunities offered by Junior Achievement accelerate Economic Mobility through Career-Connected Learning, like financial literacy field...
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...