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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...
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...