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Central Launches $500 Scholarship for Junior Achievement Students
By Junior Achievement of Southwest New England
Financial Literacy
Central Connecticut State University (Central) recently announced a new scholarship opportunity for students who complete a Junior Achievement of Southwest New England (JA) concurrent enrollment course and later attend Central as full-time students. This new initiative offers a $500 scholarship to the university, which can be renewed for up to four years. The scholarship is in addition to other...
Building a Strong Financial Foundation: Equipping Teens for a Brighter Tomorrow
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Financial Literacy
In honor of Financial Literacy Month, we explore the challenges teens face in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world and emphasize the vital role financial education plays in shaping a more secure and promising...
Rolling Toward Impact: JASWNE’s Bowl-A-Thon with The Hartford
By Junior Achievement of Southwest New England
Community Involvement
This year’s Bowl-A-Thon with The Hartford was more than just fun—it was a record-breaking fundraising event for a brighter future! With a goal of $100,000, The Hartford’s employees and partners bowled their hearts out and raised an incredible $123,000, including a generous match from The Hartford. That’s a whole lot of strikes for students across...
2024 Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge
By Junior Achievement of Southwest New England
Corporate Responsibility
On November 21, 2024, over 220 high school students from five Connecticut schools gathered at Stanley Black & Decker Headquarters for Junior Achievement of Southwest New England’s (JASWNE) second annual Stock Market Challenge. This high-energy, hands-on event brought the world of stock trading to life, blending competition, teamwork, and financial strategy for an unforgettable...
Teens Want Financial Literacy Education, But Many Schools Don’t Offer It
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy
While the demand for financial literacy education is high among teens, the availability of such courses is disappointingly low. Junior Achievement continues to bridge this gap by offering comprehensive programs that equip students with essential life...
HAILEY WASHINGTON – INSPIRED BY JA, INSPIRING TO EVERYONE
By Junior Achievement of Southwest New England
Work Readiness
As many experienced when she served as the Master of Ceremonies at our Business Hall of Fame ceremony in April, Hailey, a recent Wethersfield High School graduate, is poised for a remarkably bright future. And, as she shared that evening, her deep history with Junior Achievement played a significant role in her...
Reawakening the American Dream: Homeownership for Generation Z
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy
For over a century, owning a home has been synonymous with the American Dream. Since the 1890s, when homebuilders first linked homeownership with the promise of prosperity, generations of Americans have aspired to build wealth and create legacies through owning their own homes. However, recent trends reveal significant challenges facing young adults in achieving this...
Recap from JA June Board Meeting
By Junior Achievement of Southwest New England
Community Involvement
At our final board meeting of this fiscal year, JA recognized our three scholarship winners, welcomed four new board members, awarded our Board Bat Recipients for their outstanding service, unveiled our bat display, and celebrated several staff...
Grad Nation: If Not College, Then What?
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Work Readiness
For decades, earning a four-year college degree has been seen as the key to upward mobility. However, rising college costs and increasing student debt are causing many to question the value of a college...
Local Junior Achievement Students Win National Innovation Challenges
By Junior Achievement of Southwest New England
Entrepreneurship
Junior Achievement of Southwest New England has collaborated with our community partners this year to bring several, brand-new Innovation Challenges to high school students from around Connecticut. These students have emerged as lead thinkers, innovators, and entrepreneurs on the national...