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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...
Feeling the Rhythm with Junior Achievement
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
JA Launch Lesson took center stage in Mr. McHugh?s Entrepreneurial Class this past November of 2017. Brian Harris and Owen McCarthy of MedRhythms, a Maine-based music-therapy company, taught 15 students the journey of starting a...
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...
Volunteer Soars with Junior Achievement
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
This JA Feel Good Moment comes from an American Airlines employee that volunteered through Junior Achievement of Dallas, Inc. "Thank you for the message. I wanted to tell you thank you for coordinating and go ahead and give you my feedback because yesterday really made an impact on...
Feel the Color
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
Jakayla Dixon of North Texas is changing the way visually impaired people choose their clothing. When Jakayla was a young girl, she would visit her aunt in Louisiana. Her aunt became blind as an adult, and would often ask for Jakayla's assistance in selecting clothes that matched color-wise. Jakayla often wondered how blind people who didn't have assistance were able to match their...
Advocating Life Lessons
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
Jane Carlson, a Career Education Coordinator at Thousand Oaks High School in California has experienced the impact of Junior Achievement programs from parents AND...
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...
What is Driving Your Budget?
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Financial Literacy
What information is typically requested on a car loan application? This is one of the questions teens find when they start the Financial Test Drive, presented by Junior Achievement (JA) and American Honda Finance Corporation...