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Why JA? And Why Now? A Response to a Changing Work and Career Landscape
Blog from JA USA
By Ed Grocholski
Work Readiness
Junior Achievements proven programs are shown to inspire and prepare young people for success. Our approach is demonstrated to give students the tools they need to increase their chances of achieving their potential in work, career, and...
2022 Back-to-School Survey: One-Third of Teens Say Rising Cost of School Supplies a Concern
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy
According to a new survey by Junior Achievement USA, a third of teens (33%) say that their parents or guardians are concerned about the cost of back-to-school supplies this...
JA National Student Leadership Summit 2022
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Entrepreneurship
In June of 2022, 15 of Junior Achievements top student companies came to the Nations Capital to compete in the 2022 Junior Achievement National Student...
JA Volunteer Spotlight: Ashlyn Lower, Star Supply Company
By Jacqueline Lombardi
Community Involvement
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JA Educator Spotlight: Alejandro Ortiz, Principal, DiLoreto Magnet School
By Jacqueline Lombardi
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement recognizes some of our wonderful...
Junior Achievement At a Glance 2021
By Jacqueline Lombardi
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement At a Glance...
Junior Achievement Neil Blinderman Memorial Fund
By Jacqueline Lombardi
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement Neil Blinderman Memorial...
Why Work Needs Meaning
Blog from JA USA
By Jack E Kosakowski
Corporate Responsibility
Much has been made in recent months about The Great Resignation, the tendency of young workers, primarily Millennials and Generation Z, to quit their jobs to pursue higher-paying, higher growth...
The Payoff Behind Time Management
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
From the start of life, we learn how to prioritize daily events. From waking up to dinner time to bedtime, we become accustomed to routines. Time management, or what some may say personal management, follows the same guidelines, only we adjust our day to fit the non-routine elements better. While this soft skill benefits children of all ages in their learning, it has the long-term impact of...
Exciting JA Board News
By Jacqueline Lombardi
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement of Southwest New England is proud to appoint new Chairman of the Board Jay Buth, VP & Controller at Eversource Energy, to a two-year...