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69 Percent of Teens Support “Debt-Free College;” but that Drops to 33 Percent if it Means “Higher Taxes”
By JA of Greater Washington
Financial Literacy
A new survey by Junior Achievement (JA) conducted by the research group Engine shows that more than two-thirds (69%) of teens between the ages of 13 and 17 support the idea of “debt-free college.” However, that support drops to a third (33%) if it’s paid for with higher taxes. The survey of 1,004 teens was conducted from April 16 to 21,...
5 Benefits of Hiring a Student Intern
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
With summer on the horizon, high school and college students are already thinking about their next step: internships. While college students may be viewing an internship as a foot-in to a career after they graduate, high school students are seeking internships to discover what career path they may want to pursue in the future.The benefits of interning as a student are endless, but what do these...
Which Leadership Style Are You
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
Not all leaders are the same. From school group projects to navigating through escape rooms with friends, your leadership skills evolve throughout life and will determine the relationships you have in and out of the workplace!
To better understand what type of leader you are, use the flow chart...
Seven-Year JA Volunteer Shares His Time and Talents
By JA of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
As the father of twin boys and an accountant by trade, no one understands the importance of starting financial education at a young age more than JA Volunteer Orin...
JA Teens & Retirement Insights
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
A new survey by Junior Achievement USA and AIG finds that nearly two-thirds (64 percent) of teens are concerned about their parents' preparedness for retirement while demonstrating a lack of education about their own. Sixty-nine percent of young adults ages 13-18 say they know little or nothing about financial...
Team "Sipsy” Wins JA Company of the Year Competition
By JA of Greater Washington
Entrepreneurship
On Saturday, April 6, 2019, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington presented its first annual Company of the Year Competition, the culminating pitch competition and exposition for all JA Company Program® students in the region. The event was hosted at Marymount University – Ballston Center in Arlington,...
More than A Third of Teens Don’t Believe they will be Financially Independent from Parents by Age 30
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
A new survey by Junior Achievement (JA) and Citizens Bank shows that 63 percent of teens believe they will be financially independent of their parents by the age of 30, meaning that more than a third of teens surveyed do not hold this belief. The survey is being released in conjunction with Financial Literacy Month, which is...
5 Quotes to Live by from Successful Women
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Entrepreneurship
While March may be coming to an end, Womens History Month is still on our mind. Here are our top 5 quotes from highly successful women to live by throughout the rest of...
From JA Student to Volunteer Rockstar
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
Junior Achievement (JA) programs are facilitated by local volunteers ranging from parents to business leaders. Each March, Junior Achievement presents the President?s Volunteer Service Award, which highlights the time contribution individuals representing their employers have given to Junior Achievement. While no volunteer experience is the same, Ericka Williams, a JA alumna and volunteer, gave...
Presidential Volunteer Service Award
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Corporate Responsibility
On March 12, 2019, Junior Achievement USA will honor 44 organizations with the 2017-2018 U.S. Presidents Volunteer Service Awards (PVSA). The organizations receiving the awards provided Junior Achievement with significant volunteer resources during the 2017-2018 school year. The recipients will be recognized at an awards ceremony and, as part of Junior Achievements Centennial Celebration, will...