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Junior Achievement of Greater Washington Earns Coveted 4-Star Rating From Charity Navigator
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
Junior Achievement of Greater Washington’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the fourth consecutive time that Junior Achievement of Greater Washington has earned this top...
JA Hero Volunteer Teaches Lessons in Love and Life
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
When Marcie Leggett enters a room, her electric smile infects others almost instantly. When she speaks, her confident demeanor and Southern charm attracts attention and admiration from anyone who listens.
Leggett's advice for the next generation reflects her passion for giving back and loving others:
"Always, always make time to give yourself to others and to causes that you are passionate...
2017 JA Entrepreneurship Summit Partner Competes on ABC’s 'Shark Tank'
By JA of Greater Washington
Entrepreneurship
On Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, SUNNIVA Super Coffee, JA's 2017 Entrepreneurship Summit business partner, appeared on ABC's hit TV show "Shark...
Junior Achievement to Receive Programatic Support from TD Ameritrade
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
TD Ameritrade and JA USA are partnering once again to invest in America’s youth. By continuing their support for Junior Achievement, TD Ameritrade has reaffirmed their commitment to empowering future...
The Arlington Catholic Herald: Students spend a ‘day of adulthood’ at Finance Park
By JA of Greater Washington
Financial Literacy
Paying bills, budgeting and taking out a loan is a ton of fun. At least, that's what middle school students think after spending a day at Junior Achievement Finance Park in Fairfax. For weeks ahead of the field trip, students learn about personal finance. Then, their skills are tested at the...
JA awarded $20,000 from the Comcast Foundation for Communications Storefront Partnership at JA Finance Park Prince George's County
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
The Comcast Foundation recently announced that it has awarded $265,000 in grants to 16 nonprofit organizations across the Washington, D.C. metro area in 2017. The grants help grow the impact of programs aimed at expanding digital literacy, promoting service and mentoring tomorrow’s...
Survey: How Much Money did Financial Literacy Shortfalls Cost Americans in 2017?
By JA of Greater Washington
Financial Literacy
In 2017, the NFEC sought to find out how much money people estimated they had lost throughout the year due to lack of financial knowledge. In a one-question online survey, U.S. residents were asked, "During the past year (2017), about how much money do you think you lost because you lacked knowledge about personal...
Junior Achievement Looking to Re-Connect with Former Students During JA Alumni Month
By JA of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
January is JA Alumni Month! During the month, Junior Achievement is getting the word out to its alumni that the youth education nonprofit seeks to reengage with its former students. Junior Achievement's alumni participated in JA programs during their elementary, middle school, or high school...
Survey: Are Teens Going “Bricks and Mortar” this Holiday Season?
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
A new survey from Junior Achievement USA shows that a majority of teens (54%) plan to do much of their shopping at brick-and-mortar discount stores like Walmart and Target this holiday...
Over 150 Local Students, 47 Workplaces Take Part in 25th Annual Career Partnership Day
By JA of Greater Washington
Work Readiness
On Thursday, December 7, 2017, members of the greater Bethesda business community, Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, and Junior Achievement of Greater Washington partnered to provide students with the opportunity to explore the world of work by visiting more than 47 workplace sites and shadowing a mentor for the...