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Washington Business Hall of Fame 2018 Laureates Announced
By JA of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
Washington Business Hall of Fame founders Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, the Greater Washington Board of Trade and Washingtonian today announced the 2018 Hall of Fame...
SURVEY: 4 out of 5 millennials can't answer basic financial questions
By JA of Greater Washington
Financial Literacy
Americans age 25-40 were asked five basic financial literacy questions from the MassMutual Foundation's FutureSmart Digital program, developed for middle and high school students in partnership with education technology leader EverFi. Only 17 percent of respondents answered all five questions...
Research Reveals Boys' Interest in STEM Careers Declining while Girls' Interest Unchanged
By JA of Greater Washington
Work Readiness
New 2018 research conducted on behalf of Junior Achievement and Ernst & Young LLP (EY) illustrates how in just one year after first being surveyed, high school age teens’ career ambitions have shifted further away from careers in STEM and the arts and how more 13-17-year-old students are expecting to take out loans to help pay for...
#JAHero Spotlight: Hall of Fame, Advisory Council Chair Advocates for Financial Responsibility
By JA of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
As a prominent member of the D.C. business community, Rich LaFleur volunteers with Junior Achievement because of its focus on developing today's students into tomorrow's...
Washington Redskins Rookies Return to JA Finance Park for Third Year
By JA of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
On May 18, the Washington Redskins 2018 rookie class got a lesson in the importance of budgeting as they joined forces with students from Hyattsville Middle School at JA Finance Park Prince George's County in Hyattsville,...
JA of Greater Washington Announces Winners of 2017 Junior Achievement Essay Competition Sponsored by Mr. David Rubenstein
By JA of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
Today, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington announced the winners of the 2017 Junior Achievement Essay...
Junior Achievement of Greater Washington Receives $25,000 Grant from the Achievement Foundation
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
Junior Achievement of Greater Washington has received a grant for $25,000 from The Achievement Foundation. The Achievement Foundation has announced the awarding of Hugh B. Sweeny Jr. Grants totaling $585,000 over two years to Junior Achievement offices in 13 communities across the...
GUEST BLOG: What I Learned From Volunteering With A Financial Literacy Organization
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
I volunteered this Spring with Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, a financial literacy organization that works to bridge what students learn in the classroom with what they learn in their...
#JAHero Spotlight: JA Volunteer, Advisory Council Chair Inspired by Father's Example
By JA of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
"Think long term. The decisions you make today, whether it's studying, spending or working, have a significant impact on your future. There is no substitute for a good work ethic and hustle!"
This is the advice Junior Achievement Volunteer Julie Simmons gives to the JA kids she serves. And it's the same advice that was passed down to her from a young...
One-Third of College Freshmen Have Less than $1,000 in College Savings; Neither High School nor College Students are Prepared to Manage the Cost of College
By JA of Greater Washington
Financial Literacy
According to a new survey conducted on behalf of Junior Achievement USA and Rhode Island-based Citizens Bank, a troubling majority of high school juniors (52%), high school seniors (39%) and college freshman (34%) say they are unprepared for managing and paying for the cost of...