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Connecticut Youth Encouraged to Explore Challenges & Opportunities of Launching Their Own Business

 By Jacqueline Lombardi

Entrepreneurship

Working with school-age youth in an array of experiential entrepreneurship programs, JA shows prospective entrepreneurs what it takes to build their own business – while collaborating with local businesses who provide expert volunteer mentors and on-site, hands-on...

New Haven Business Leaders to be Inducted into Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame

 By Jacqueline Lombardi

Community Involvement

The prestigious event recognizes business and community leaders for significant contributions to the prosperity and quality of life of the Greater New Haven region and...

Junior Achievement Earns Grant from Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation

 By Jacqueline Lombardi

Community Involvement

Junior Achievement of Southwest New England has received a grant from the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation to support financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness programs in schools throughout Northwest...

Junior Achievement Builds Confidence on the Way to the Future

 By Haley Bracken

Work Readiness

As a current senior in high school, I have faced many important questions with unknown answers. What does the future hold? What do I want to do in college? How can I ensure that I will be...

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Back-to-School Tips for Kids and Parents 2019
Blog from JA USA

 By Hannah Henry

Community Involvement

Do you remember counting down the weeks left of summer before the early mornings and staying up late with homework? The majority of students dread going back to school because it's hard to switch their minds from 'fun in the sun' to 'back in the classroom'. Whether your student is starting back at a new school or is just moving into a new classroom, these tips are sure to make their (and your)...

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Teens & College Savings 2019
Blog from JA USA

 By Hannah Henry

Financial Literacy

A new survey by Junior Achievement (JA) conducted by the research group Engine shows that more than two-thirds (69%) of teens between the ages of 13 and 17 support the idea of "debt-free college." However, that support drops to a third (33%) if it's paid for with higher taxes. The survey of 1,004 teens was conducted from April 16 to 21,...

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Buying Local in a Buzzing Economy
Blog from JA USA

 By Hannah Henry

Community Involvement

How many times have you heard “Buy Local” or “Support Local Businesses”? Probably hundreds of times. So why this “local” push? What does it do for you or your community? With summer here, the concept of buying locally will only increase, specifically about your local farmers' markets. While providing you with delicious produce, farmers markets potentially have a more significant impact on the...

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Elementary Milestones for Future Success
Blog from JA USA

 By Hannah Henry

Work Readiness

From Kindergarten to fifth-grade, most children do not have a clear understanding of finances or money in general. What they learn at this stage in life are concepts that will continue to build as they grow older. While at this stage in their lives, they don't have bills or loans to worry about, it puts their financial future on the horizon and gives them something to think about as they get...

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Credit Card Crash Course
Blog from JA USA

 By Hannah Henry

Work Readiness

Not all credit cards are created equal, which makes choosing one a difficult task.

As of March 2019, Americans paid banks a shocking $113 billion in credit card interest in 2018. While your credit card activities may differ from your colleague or classmate, one thing is for sure: understanding the way your credit card works is a crucial component to any credit...

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5 Benefits of Hiring a Student Intern
Blog from JA USA

 By Hannah Henry

Work Readiness

With summer on the horizon, high school and college students are already thinking about their next step: internships. While college students may be viewing an internship as a foot-in to a career after they graduate, high school students are seeking internships to discover what career path they may want to pursue in the future.The benefits of interning as a student are endless, but what do these...



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