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AT&T Job Shadow - A Glimpse Into the Future
Blog from JA USA
By Lina Bois
Work Readiness
Original Story from Junior Achievement of South Florida. The following is a Blanche Ely High School teacher's reflection of an AT&T Job Shadow. "Thank you for the awesome opportunity you provided to our students to get a chance to visit AT&T this week! The students were exposed to a whole new world. It was very educational and the students appreciated the hands-on activity. They got a chance to...
MYMCMEDIA: What is financial literacy
By JA of Greater Washington
Financial Literacy
When I was in 8th grade I became Treasurer of my middle school’s Student Government Association (SGA). I learned how to endorse checks and fill out deposit slips (probably because the front office staff of the school didn’t want to do it themselves – this was way before computerized accounting and mobile deposit...
AUTO REMARKETING: NADA looks to improve financial literacy via Junior Achievement partnership
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
The National Automobile Dealers Association and the NADA Women Directors, in partnership with Junior Achievement USA, is teaching financial education courses to students through a volunteer...
Donors Provide Opportunity
Blog from JA USA
By Lina Bois
Work Readiness
Original Story from Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast, Florida. Below is an amazing letter of support from a JA Alumnus, who also happens to be a member of JA of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast's education committee and a Dean at a local college that they work closely with. I am writing to express my support for Junior Achievement. As an alumnus of JA's Company program, I...
AIG Success Story - JA in Action
Blog from JA USA
By Lina Bois
Work Readiness
Original Story from Junior Achievement of Dallas. Junior Achievement really had an impact on Jose L., a 4th grader at William L. Cabell Elementary School. According to his teacher, Maria Soto, Jose had talked a few times about writing computer programs when he grew up, but after learning about entrepreneurship and what it takes to run a business, Jose decided to become an entrepreneur. Jose was...
JA Greater Washington Participates in America Saves Week 2017, Shares Simple Steps to Save Successfully
By JA of Greater Washington
Financial Literacy
America Saves Week (February 27 – March 4, 2017) is an annual opportunity for individuals to assess their savings and take financial action. Each year, we encourage savers – or potential savers – just like you to set a goal, make a plan, and save...
ASCELLON: Ascellon Partners with Junior Achievement to Mentor Youth on Financial Literacy
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
Under the leadership of Ascellon Corporation CEO, Sheila Scott, employees from the company facilitated a workshop with students at the Junior Achievement Finance Park, Prince George’s County, Maryland on February 13,...
Virginia529 renews JA Finance Park Fairfax County partnership
By JA of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
The Virginia College Savings Plan, also known as Virginia529, has agreed to continue their partnership with Junior Achievement of Greater Washington at JA Finance Park Fairfax...
ICI: DC-Area Middle Schoolers Learn About Investing with ICIEF’s New “Investing Road Trip” Exhibit
By JA of Greater Washington
Financial Literacy
A new interactive exhibit sponsored by the Investment Company Institute Education Foundation (ICIEF) is helping Washington, DC, area students learn that it is never too early to start investing for life’s goals. In partnership with Junior Achievement of Greater Washington (JA), ICIEF has created an interactive “Investing Road Trip” exhibit for students participating in daylong financial education...
JA of Greater Washington selected to once again participate in Bechtel Group Foundation's Building Future Leaders initiative
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
JA of Greater Washington was one of 18 JA area offices worldwide selected to once again participate in the JA Worldwide and Bechtel Group Foundation Building Future Leaders 2017 initiative. JA organizations from all six JA Worldwide regions have been invited to participate in the sixth year of this...