Charles McCarthy found his place in Junior Achievement while talking with a friend, Bob Yager. Bob challenged Charlie with the simple task to “teach the kids.” Bob invited Charlie to...
2015 Colorado Business Hall of Fame Photo Gallery
A record number of attendees paid tribute to Colorado's distinguished business leaders at the unforgettable 26th annual Colorado Business Hall of Fame held on January 29 at the Hyatt Regency...
Casell Randle’s first experience as a business leader was in high school. His JA Company Program business, Sweets R Us, sold pastries and other food items to fellow students. The...
Prologis is proud to be a responsible global citizen, and Junior Achievement (JA) recognizes the company’s support in Colorado and around the world. Prologis’ approach to corporate responsibility comprises three dimensions:...
Expanding students’ ability to flourish & achieve earned success
The American Dream: that magic combination of grit, self-reliance and optimism that has spurred entrepreneurial achievement and improved the quality of life for millions in our country. To have the...
Remember JA on Colorado Gives Day: December 9, 2014
December 9 is Colorado Gives Day, presented by the Community First Foundation and FirstBank. While JA deeply appreciates your support every day of the year, the FirstBank Incentive Fund increases the value...
40 High Schools Converged to Compete
Students from 42 Colorado high schools converged to compete at 2014 JA Stock Market Challenge, presented by Great-West Financial last week. The JA Stock Market Challenge is a live stock market simulation...
2015 Colorado Business Hall of Fame Laureates Named
Junior Achievement and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the 2015 inductees into the Colorado Business Hall of Fame representing the state's most distinguished cadre of...
“I wouldn’t even be here without JA!”
Jess Stohlmann-Rainey Jess Stohlmann-Rainey has been volunteering with Junior Achievement since she first learned to talk. “My parents actually met working for Junior Achievement,” explains Jess. “So I wouldn’t even...
