JA teaches alumna the power of “Yes!”
For Kaitlin Eckenrode, Junior Achievement Business Week was one of the most empowering experiences of her life. Six years ago, Kaitlin attended her first Junior Achievement Business Week where her...
Western Union Support Leads to Successful Student Outcomes
Exploring career opportunities, students benefit from the work readiness focus of JA Personal Success Listening attentively to Heather Kingsley, a volunteer from Western Union, students at Rock Canyon High School...
JA Business Week Has Lasting Impact on JA Alumnus
Nick Quinlan, JA Business Week volunteer, addresses the audience at the closing ceremony Major League Hacking senior partner Nick Quinlan says that JA Business Week "set the course for me...
President’s Message: Inspired to Action
We’ve all heard rousing speeches, read stirring books, and watched exciting movies. But what makes something meaningful, rather than simply enjoyable, is the action that results. As author Mary Morrissey...
JA Volunteer of the Year: Brian Sowl
Brian Sowl JA’s 2018 Volunteer of the Year was nominated not once, not twice, not even three times. Brian Sowl was nominated for this honor four times by people who...
JA Educator of the Year: Dan Walter
Dan Walter's students at the JA Stock Market Challenge JA’s success relies heavily on educators and their willingness to embrace the program and invite volunteers into their classrooms to work...
JA Advocate of the Year: Heather Kingsley
Heather Kingsley Her energy and enthusiasm for teaching young people is infectious and her endless passion for promoting Junior Achievement (JA) within her company is truly remarkable. It’s no wonder...
JA Bowl-A-Thon Coordinator Finds Unique Way to Impact Future
Serena Valdivia Supporting JA students doesn’t mean that you have to present JA programs in the classroom or volunteer at JA Finance Park. There are many ways to lend your...
Colorado energy companies comprise a large portion of JA supporters. In fact, during the Spring JA Bowl-A-Thon season, several companies are participating in the JA Bowl-A-Thon Energy Challenge, competing to...
