Accenture grant supports new work readiness program
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has awarded Junior Achievement (JA) with a grant of US $1.1 million to develop a new work readiness program that will enable high school students across the...
JA Inspiration Scholarship Recipient: “Business is fun”
As a new year begins, I think it is fitting to look back in order to set sights for the future. Hello, my name is Jared Leventhal, and I am...
If Manning wins player of the year, JA wins too!
Quarterback Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos is a finalist for the FedEx Air NFL Player of the Year, the NFL announced today. Fans can vote for one player in each category on...
Ask JA: What should I do if a student answers a question incorrectly?
At times you may find yourself standing at the head of the class with a room full of eager students, hands raised, ready to answer the question you have just...
10-year partnership between volunteer & teacher
JA Volunteer Tom Bolin has been partnering with the same teacher since 2002. Tom was initially introduced to JA and Mr. Schell through his job with the McDonald's Corporation and...
JA is grateful to have had a long-standing partnership with FirstBank, a dedicated supporter of our mission to inspire and prepare young people to embrace free enterprise and succeed in...
Monfort College of Business & JA Support Young Business Leaders
Mick Mrozek was interviewed by Gregg Moss at the 2012 Colorado Business Hall of Fame There’s a good reason the Monfort College of Business at the University of Northern Colorado...
Walmart Foundation Grant Helps Prepare and Inspiring Wyoming Students
Junior Achievement (JA) received a $25,000 contribution to assist with providing JA’s proven programs to middle and high school students in Wyoming schools. The grant – which was given to...
“After the first time volunteering, I was hooked”
Paul Natale has been an entrepreneur, has worked in the private industry, and in both city and state government, drawing from his diverse backgrounds to ease the minds of students. ...
