Economy and Jobs Are Teens’ Top Concerns This Election
Although they can’t cast their ballots in this year’s presidential election, teens ages 14 to 17 are paying attention to what the candidates are saying—and aren’t saying. A new national...
JA Inspiration Scholarship Recipient Honored as Outstanding Youth
Briana Johnson, a recent graduate of Aurora’s Gateway High School, will be recognized for her work as a social entrepreneur for National Philanthropy Day in Colorado on November 9. In...
“Money and finance are scary mysteries to many”
By Jim Crompton, JA Apple Society Member I have worked in the financial services industry for more than 20 years and still feel that money and finance are scary mysteries...
First JA Inspiration Reception for Northern Colorado/Wyoming
The first ever JA Inspiration Reception for the Northern Colorado/Wyoming District was held on September 19, 2012. It was an exciting and delightful evening of inspiration and recognition. Larry Kendall,...
In 2010, JA launched a three-year demonstration project thanks to the significant financial support from Adolph Coors Foundation, Anschutz Foundation, Daniels Fund, CenturyLink, Newmont Mining Corporation, Suncor, and Walmart Foundation. Igniting...
JA Receives Colorado Top Company Award
Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. (JA) was named Top Company in the nonprofit category by ColoradoBiz Magazine. The Top Company Awards program, now in its 25th year, is widely regarded as...
2013 Colorado Business Hall of Fame Inductees
Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the 2013 inductees into the Colorado Business Hall of Fame representing the Colorado’s most distinguished...
“My contributions have been worthwhile”
One of the newest members of the JA Apple Society is Brent Geist, dedicated volunteer from FirstBank, who has been giving his time to help high school students since 2007....
Jamba Juice stores feature winning smoothie flavor concocted by JA Business Week Students
During September, all Colorado Jamba Juice locations are serving the sweet taste of success with Big Bang Berry, a smoothie flavor concocted by the winning team of high school students who...
