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Kurien and his JA Company Program team outside the U.S. Capitol.

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

Stephanie with her 12th grade teacher, Jordan Murphy.

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...

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Learn about the 2024 Laureates: Geoffrey Pohanka

 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...

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Graduate Spotlight: Paige

 By JA of Greater Washington

Work Readiness

Paige's journey through high school and 3DE has been marked by significant personal and academic growth. Reflecting on her transformation, Paige recalls how she overcame stage fright and gained confidence in...

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Reawakening the American Dream: Homeownership for Generation Z
Blog from JA USA

 By Kelsey Matzinger

Financial Literacy

For over a century, owning a home has been synonymous with the American Dream. Since the 1890s, when homebuilders first linked homeownership with the promise of prosperity, generations of Americans have aspired to build wealth and create legacies through owning their own homes. However, recent trends reveal significant challenges facing young adults in achieving this...

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Learn about the 2024 Laureates: Nate Davis

 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...

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Grad Nation: If Not College, Then What?
Blog from JA USA

 By Kelsey Matzinger

Work Readiness

For decades, earning a four-year college degree has been seen as the key to upward mobility. However, rising college costs and increasing student debt are causing many to question the value of a college...



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