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...
Reaching Rural Students Requires Innovative Partnerships
By Elizabeth Winn, JA District Director, Northern Colorado & Wyoming JA District Director Elizabeth Winn I’m a product of rural America (and a proud one at that). I grew up...
Chuck Knezevich: A Committed JA Volunteer on the Move
After a career spent in manufacturing, computers and project management, Charles (Chuck) Knezevich now spends much of his free time mentoring young people. In addition to working with high school students through...
President’s Message: A different kind of home opener for the Colorado Rockies this spring
The average household spends 5.5% of their monthly income on entertainment. For those who had the privilege of seeing Hamilton (Woo hoo! I finally got tickets!), that percentage is probably...
JA-Rocky Mountain Board Member Receives National Award for Volunteerism
Allison Kinsley, Steve Kinsley, and Robin Wise at the National Leadership Summit in New York City We are proud to announce that Steve Kinsley, JA-Rocky Mountain board member and president of Kinsley...
JA Partners Inspire Students and Support Business Values by Sponsoring Curriculum
Students participate in the JA STEM Job Shadow program at ViaWest A high school sophomore from Denver Public Schools enters a corporate office for the first time. She sees how professionals...
New York Life Supports Financial Literacy in Rural Colorado
Rural education in Colorado is facing significant challenges. A primary concern, as noted in Colorado Governor Hickenlooper’s 2018 State of the State address, is the growing shortage of educators in...
Satisfied Volunteers and Employers = Better Outcomes for Students
Last month I joined JA executives from across the U.S. for a think tank on volunteerism from a corporate perspective. Leaders from some of the nation’s most successful and admired...
Advice from a leading JA Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser
JA Bowl-A-Thon Fundraising Expert Byron Ferguson Each year, more than 4,000 participants team up with friends and colleagues to bowl for JA students during the JA Bowl-A-Thon. These dedicated supporters...
