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Going Above and Beyond for JA® Kids: How one JA Hero’s impact stretches far and wide
By JA of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
Robert Half has a long-standing partnership with Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, supporting the organization both financially and through volunteer support. Tiffany first became involved with JA as the internal driver of Robert Half’s annual JA Bowl-a-Thon in 2014. Since then, the Robert Half Bowl program has tripled in size and popularity at the...
JA of Greater Washington announces winners of 2016 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 2016 Junior Achievement Essay Competition. This year's competition was intense, as over 1,000 qualified answered this year's question: "George Washington or Dr. Dre: Who would you consider a greater entrepreneur and...
Apple Federal Credit Union Continues Partnership with JA of Greater Washington as the Credit Union Storefront Partner
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
Apple Federal Credit Union has agreed to continue their partnership with Junior Achievement of Greater Washington as the Credit Union Storefront at JA Finance Park Fairfax...
2017 Washington Business Hall of Fame Laureates Announced
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
Washington Business Hall of Fame founders Junior Achievement® of Greater Washington, the Greater Washington Board of Trade and Washingtonian today announced the 2017 Hall of Fame...
Under Leadership of 2016 Washington Business Hall of Fame Laureate Ken Samet, MedStar Health Agrees to JA Finance Park partnership in Montgomery County
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
MedStar Health has joined the growing list of Storefront Partners that will play host a Storefront at Junior Achievement of Greater Washington’s forthcoming JA Finance Park Montgomery County, set to open in...
Learn about the 2017 Laureates: Christopher J. Nassetta
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
We had a chance to ask Chris a few questions so you could get to know him better before the big event in November. Here's what he had to...
Learn about the 2017 Laureates: Gracia C. Martore
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
We had a chance to ask Gracia a few questions so you could get to know her better before the big event in November. Here's what she had to...
Learn about the 2017 Laureates: Philip D. M. de Picciotto
By JA of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
We had a chance to ask Phil a few questions so you could get to know him better before the big event in November. Here's what he had to...
Learn about the 2017 Laureates: Michael N. Harreld
By JA of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
We had a chance to ask Mike a few questions so you could get to know him better before the big event in November. Here's what he had to...
State Farm™ deepens partnership with JA of Greater Washington
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
State Farm™ has deepened its partnership with JA and it's commitment to JA's Finance Park program. Beginning in Fall 2017, JA Finance Park Fairfax County will showcase a three-tiered display to include a “roadmap” of the park and information about State Farm’s safe driving programs and how safe driving and academic achievement can lower insurance...