Author: jarockymountain

August 7, 2023

JA Honors Bas Wolf as 2023 Educator of the Year

Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA) is proud to name Bas Wolf as its 2023 JA Educator of the Year. Bas, who taught English for his first 17 years in the classroom,...

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JA Recognizes Eric Bowler as the 2023 Advocate of the Year

Each year, Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA) names one person or organization Advocate of the Year. The recipient is selected by JA staff members in recognition of their extraordinary breadth of...

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June 13, 2023

Careers Start Here at JA

The New York Post states 34% of young adults don’t have a life plan after graduating. It’s critical that students obtain some sort of post-secondary training as 91% of jobs...

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April 24, 2023

New JA Finance Park Opens to Students

With deep anticipation, the JA Free Enterprise Center opened to its first group of students on April 19, 2023! The JA Free Enterprise Center is a vital place of learning,...

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March 31, 2023

Robin Wise featured on “The Untold Story with Martha MacCallum”

In the podcast episode "Making Up For Lost Time: Reforming Schools In Post-Pandemic America", Robin Wise, President & CEO of Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, asserts the way to help kids succeed...

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March 20, 2023

JA In The News – March 2023

Get up to date on the latest happenings from Junior Achievement - Rocky Mountain! How Civic Engagement Creates Quality Workforce Inspiring Community Engagement: A Q&A with Core Contractors Roofing Systems...

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February 16, 2023

JA Worldwide Nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize

We’re proud to announce that JA Worldwide has been nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, the second such honor in two years. Junior Achievement USA is a member of...

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February 7, 2023

Be A Game Changer

Volunteers Help Level the Playing Field of Life Practice makes perfect.” – Benjamin Franklin This is a quote we have heard from the time we were little even into adulthood....

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January 24, 2023

JA on Denver 7’s Mile High Living

JA-Rocky Mountain's Senior Education Engagement Officer, Jill Hrnicek, was featured on Denver Channel 7's Mile High Living, discussing all things JA – including the new JA Free Enterprise Center and 2023...

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