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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...
Sprout JA Learning Early: Books for Kindergarteners
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
According to the National Education Association, children who are read to frequently are more likely to count to 20 or higher when starting school compared to those who were not read to. Engage with your child by checking out the following books that focus on concepts of careers and money all while helping them develop basic learning...
Junior Achievement Named "Organization of the Year" by the Institute for Financial Literacy
By JA of Greater Washington
Financial Literacy
The Institute for Financial Literacy, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization whose mission is to promote effective financial education and counseling, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Excellence In Financial Literacy Education (EIFLE) Awards which were presented today at a ceremony during the Annual Conference on Financial Education in Orlando,...
How to Write a Check
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
I remember walking into the school book fair with a blank check from my parents. The purpose of the oddly shaped paper was unknown to my 8-year-old self, but the value was priceless to me. After having my teacher assist me in writing all the necessary fields, I gave it to the cashier and left with my new arts and crafts book. Fast forward, I was writing my first check. Without a teacher looking...
Financial Literacy Month Survey: Only Half of Teens Say Gaining Financial Independence from Parents is a Goal for the Future
By JA of Greater Washington
Financial Literacy
A new survey by Junior Achievement USA and AIG finds that only half of teens cite becoming financially independent of parents as one of their future goals. The 2018 JA Teens & Personal Finance Survey offers insight into how this generation is thinking about and planning for their financial future while emphasizing the value of financial literacy and personal finance...
The Greene Turtle Joins Forces with JA as Dining Out Storefront Partner at JA Finance Park Montgomery County
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
The Greene Turtle has joined the growing list of Storefront Partners to commit to inspiring students at the forthcoming JA Finance Park Montgomery County. The Greene Turtle will serve as the Dining Out Storefront Partner at the new...
How to Include Volunteer Work on Your Resume in 2018
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
Congratulations! After hours of sweat and smiles, you've finished your volunteer efforts but how are you going to make them stand out on a resume? Of course, you could intertwine your experience in your face-to-face interview... or add it to your professional network profile in hopes that your potential new employer will do some "digging" about you, but the question remains -- will it make a...
Money and Millennials: Credit for Beginners
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Financial Literacy
Credit is like a car, it has to be built before you can get to where you want to go.
Unfortunately, the negative connotation of a credit card prevented me from my forward movement of building credit until I was in my mid-20s. In a way I was fortunate; my car was paid off, my family helped to pay for college and I was renting my apartment. I was living frugally-like my grandfather, whose financial...