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Junior Achievement Launches JA Finance Park Virtual® To Help Teens Better Understand Financial Concepts
By JA of Greater Washington
Financial Literacy
Today, Junior Achievement, with the support of Discover, is announcing the launch of JA Finance Park Virtual. The program is designed to help middle and high school students better understand how to manage money by assigning them simulated life-scenarios and challenging them to successfully manage their...
Nearly 100 Local Students Participate in 2020 JA Entrepreneurship Summit
By JA of Greater Washington
Entrepreneurship
On Saturday, August 1, 2020, 93 high school students representing more than 55 high schools from the Greater Washington region and beyond participated in the 2020 JA Entrepreneurship Summit Pitch Competition and Awards...
WTOP: Why you should show your kids your household bills
By JA of Greater Washington
Financial Literacy
It is never too early to start teaching children about money and finances, and Junior Achievement of Greater Washington said parents have many effective opportunities by just including children in family...
Study: Two-thirds of teens are concerned about attending school in-person this fall
By JA of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
A new survey from Junior Achievement (JA) by research firm ENGINE Insights shows that two-thirds of teens (66%) are concerned about attending school in-person this fall, with a significant percentage (39%) responding that they are "extremely" or "very"...
Teachable Moments for Parents: 5 Everyday Ways to Teach Kids Financial Wellness
By JA of Greater Washington
Financial Literacy
Talking to your kids about being financially responsible and how spending decisions are made in your household makes a big impact. A simple way to do this is by connecting the conversation to relevant and actionable everyday...
2020 Washington Business Hall of Fame Laureates Announced
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
The Washington Business Hall of Fame and Junior Achievement of Greater Washington (JA) has announced its 2020 Laureate inductees. This year’s class of distinguished honorees will be celebrated for their professional and philanthropic contributions to the quality of life in Greater Washington through the private sector...
WTOP: What a gap year should (and shouldn’t) be
By JA of Greater Washington
Work Readiness
A recent survey by Junior Achievement and PMI Educational Foundation found that nearly half of teens say the pandemic has changed their plans after high school. Of those, 36% say they will now work, and 32% say they expect to delay starting...
Class of 2020 Survey: Half of Graduating Seniors Change Plans for After High School Because of COVID-19
By JA of Greater Washington
Work Readiness
Roughly half (49%) of Class of 2020 graduating seniors say their plans for after high school have changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey by Junior Achievement (JA) and the PMI Educational Foundation...
Staying True to Our Values
By JA of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement of Greater Washington stands in absolute solidarity with the peaceful protesters, and we condemn all acts of violence and discrimination against black citizens and all people of color. We believe strongly in fundamental equal rights for all and will use this moment to reinforce our values and do our part to drive the change our society so desperately...
JA Student Startups Compete in Virtual Company of the Year Competition
By JA of Greater Washington
Entrepreneurship
Nearly 140 young entrepreneurs from around the region competed this weekend at the JA Company of the Year Competition, the culminating event for the JA student companies who have spent the last eight months designing, launching and operating a startup company with their...