Author: jarockymountain

June 28, 2016

The Good Stuff You Don’t Learn in School

When I first attended JA Business Week following my sophomore year in high school, I was skeptical of what I was getting myself into. I asked myself WHY? Why would...

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June 24, 2016

Volunteers from Buckley Air Force Base Teach More than Financial Lessons to Area Students

JA volunteers from Buckley Air Force Base spent the day at McMeen Elementary School The men and women who serve the United States of America at Buckley Air Force Base...

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June 23, 2016

Toyota fuels financial literacy at JA Finance Park

Toyota is well-recognized for its commitment to educating future generations. In fact, the Toyota USA Foundation has endowed $100 million to enhance the quality of U.S. education by supporting innovative...

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June 20, 2016

How to Raise A Leader

Parents wonder about what the future holds for their child. It’s in our nature to wish our children achieve happiness, health, and independence. But instead of wishing for those things,...

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May 26, 2016

The JA spirit is easy to recognize

Each year, JA-Rocky Mountain awards college scholarships to graduating seniors who embody the JA Spirit. I can’t even begin to describe how amazing these young people are – it is...

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Charles Bogenberger’s JA volunteerism leads to professional opportunity

Charles Bogenberger, Supplier Marketing Manager for Arrow Electronics Seated in a dark room surrounded by teenagers, JA-Rocky Mountain volunteer Charles Bogenberger listened intently to the JA Business Week speaker from...

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DaVita Healthcare Partners and JA create Pathways to Success

DaVita Healthcare Partners volunteer Jennifer Sharma assists students with career research A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Right? But what if you don't know what...

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April 30, 2016

JA Alumni share their advice for high school graduates

They’ve received their high school diplomas and are traveling down their individual paths to further education, career success and future happiness. So, what nuggets of knowledge and words of wisdom...

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April 28, 2016

Comcast and JA help students understand global business

We live in a global economy. In fact, some of America’s largest brands, including Apple, Google, Coca-Cola, Microsoft and Starbucks, are companies that grew from humble beginnings in the United...

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