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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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July 30, 2013

“Third Grade Rocks! The students still think we’re cool.”

David Scarbeary believes that the third grade Junior Achievement (JA) program, Our City, is an important step for students to understand how to listen to their passion and understand their...

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July 23, 2013

Junior Achievement Operations Win International Awards for Innovation

Seven Junior Achievement operations, including Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc., won 2013 MetLife Foundation  Entrepreneurial Awards, including grants of $25,000 each, for outstanding innovation and entrepreneurship. Junior Achievement of the Upper...

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July 22, 2013

JA Inspiration Scholarship Recipient CJ Manning

JA Inspiration Scholarships are awarded to JA students who embody the JA spirit and show great promise in their futures.  During a reception at the Denver Country Club on June...

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