Author: jarockymountain

September 19, 2013

Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. Announces New Board Members

Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. recently elected six individuals to its Board of Directors.  Effective immediately, the new members are: Ed Balcerzak:  SVP, Finance, DIRECTVMike Burns:  SVP-Private Banking Marketing Manager, Colorado...

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September 16, 2013

September is Attendance Awareness Month

Did you know that September is Attendance Awareness Month? As we all know, school attendance is vital to academic success. However, chronic absences can drag down standardized test scores and...

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September 12, 2013

Financial Planning Day: October 5, 2013

Have you ever wondered how to make a budget, save for college, or teach the kids to save their own money? Attend the free Financial Planning Day event on Saturday,...

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September 11, 2013

“I learned more about myself than I ever have”

JA Student Pedro Martinez Business is extremely essential towards the production and well being of how this world really works beyond the curtains. It is far beyond more important than...

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September 4, 2013

Teens & Careers Infographic

Released today, Junior Achievement (JA) and the ING U.S. Foundation’s 2013 Teens & Careers survey reveals a substantial national year-over-year decline in teens’ interest in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM)...

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Survey Shows 15% National Decline in Teens Interested in STEM & Medical Careers

Released today, Junior Achievement (JA) and the ING U.S. Foundation’s 2013 Teens & Careers survey reveals a substantial national year-over-year decline in teens’ interest in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM)...

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August 30, 2013

JA Apple Society Members Honored

JA Apple Society member Allen Cowgill The JA Apple Society was created to thank and recognize our amazing classroom volunteers for their dedication to JA’s mission. This exclusive recognition is...

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Colorado Jamba Juice stores feature students’ winning smoothie flavor

Winning Junior Achievement Team to Share Percentage of Proceeds from Bangin’ Peach Mango Smoothie During September, all Colorado Jamba Juice locations are serving the sweet taste of success with Bangin’...

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July 31, 2013

JA Programs: Extreme Makeover Edition

Do you typically volunteer for first grade, third grade, middle or high school? JA USA has just released SIX new and redeveloped programs for the 2013/14 school year. Teachers and...

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