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The ROI of Investing in Youth: Why Economic Mobility is a Community Imperative
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
When we talk about “return on investment,” our minds often jump to balance sheets, bottom lines, and quarterly reports. But what if the greatest ROI isn’t financial in the short term but social, economic, and generational in the long...
Gen Z's Career Confidence vs. Future Challenges: What Today’s Teens Really Think About Work, AI, and Education
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Work Readiness
As American teens stand on the brink of adulthood, they're navigating a rapidly changing world — one shaped by artificial intelligence, shifting views on higher education, and increasing financial pressure. But according to new research from Junior Achievement USA and Citizens, despite these mounting challenges, today’s teens are still remarkably optimistic about the...
Learn About The 2025 Laureates: Todd Stottlemyer
By JA of Greater Washington Community Involvement
Corporate Responsibility
The Greater Washington region has a long history of influential business leaders powering the growth of our region and the strength of their communities. On November 18, the Washington Business Hall of Fame will welcome four such leaders to receive our region’s signature lifetime business achievement award. The Hall of Fame brings these visionaries (the best in business) to the table with the next...
Learn About The 2025 Laureates: Susan Lacz
By JA of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
The Greater Washington region has a long history of influential business leaders powering the growth of our region and the strength of their communities. On November 18, the Washington Business Hall of Fame will welcome four such leaders to receive our region’s signature lifetime business achievement award. The Hall of Fame brings these visionaries (the best in business) to the table with the next...
Junior Achievement of Greater Washington Expands 3DE Model to Fairmont Heights and Central High Schools, Elevating Regional Total to Five Game-Changing Schools
By Junior Achievement of Greater Washington
Entrepreneurship
This expansion brings the total number of 3DE schools in the region to five, joining Surrattsville, Potomac, and Ballou High Schools in delivering a transformative educational experience that re-engineers traditional high school...
Laureate Luncheon provided a deeper glimpse into each Laureate and what makes them who they are
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
“This luncheon is more than a celebration—it’s a call to action,” said Dr. Monica Goldson, President of Junior Achievement of Greater Washington. “By honoring these leaders, we inspire the next generation to dream big and lead...
Learn About The 2025 Laureates: David Kay
By JA of Greater Washington Community Involvement
Community Involvement
The Greater Washington region has a long history of influential business leaders powering the growth of our region and the strength of their communities. On November 18, the Washington Business Hall of Fame will welcome four such leaders to receive our region’s signature lifetime business achievement award. The Hall of Fame brings these visionaries (the best in business) to the table with the next...
Students Are Asking: “Why Are We Learning This?”— And That’s a Good Thing
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
If you've spent time in a classroom recently, you've probably heard a student ask:
“Why are we learning this?”
At first, it might sound like defiance or disinterest. But in reality, it’s one of the most important questions a student can ask—because it signals a desire for meaning, relevance, and connection. And in today’s world, those elements are essential to authentic learning.
The good...
Learn About The 2025 Laureates: Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick
By JA of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
The Greater Washington region has a long history of influential business leaders powering the growth of our region and the strength of their communities. On November 18, the Washington Business Hall of Fame will welcome four such leaders to receive our region’s signature lifetime business achievement award. The Hall of Fame brings these visionaries (the best in business) to the table with the next...
Back to School: Are Teens Being Left Behind on AI?
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
As students head back to the classroom this fall, new insights from Junior Achievement reveal a growing disconnect between the skills today’s teens need and what they’re learning in school. In a recent national survey conducted by Big Village for Junior Achievement, 64% of teens (ages 13–17) said they are not using AI as a learning tool at school. This comes at a time when AI is rapidly reshaping...