Category: Misc.

June 16, 2014

Team Building Gone Right

I have attended Junior Achievement Business Week for the past three years. The program always leads to new learning experiences and open doors. The people at Junior Achievement really see...

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June 15, 2014

Northern Colorado JA Bowl-A-Thon Raised a Record $80,000

More than 575 participants from more than 60 companies hit the lanes to help Junior Achievement (JA) provide financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurial programs to local students. The Northern...

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June 11, 2014

New technology-based JA Business Week projects build teens’ 21st century skills

More than 275 Colorado high school students are attending Junior Achievement (JA) Business Week, presented by Arrow Electronics, Inc., held at Johnson & Wales University in Denver from June 8...

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June 9, 2014

“I’m a future entrepreneur!”

Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. received a $16,000 grant from the Sam’s Club Giving Program to support its entrepreneurship programs in 15 local Denver-area classrooms during the 2013/14 school year.   The grant was...

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May 30, 2014

Partner Profile: DIRECTV

This school year, JA-Rocky Mountain and DIRECTV formed a mutually beneficial and holistic partnership that has already engaged more than 100 DIRECTV employees in making a difference for thousands of...

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“I answered the call”

Andy Lenec When JA alumni reflect on their experience as a JA student, they most often remember being part of a JA Company Program.  This beloved program is still going...

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May 7, 2014

Junior Achievement Furniture Sale

Junior Achievement is selling some office furniture to prepare for our office remodel starting in June 2014.  Click here to view the catalog that includes all of the items that...

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May 1, 2014

Energy industry partners with JA to prepare students for high-growth careers

By partnering with energy companies, Junior Achievement (JA) is equipping students with the knowledge required to get and keep a job in this high-growth, high-demand industry. Volunteers from the energy industry...

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April 28, 2014

Miss Wyoming gives keynote at Northern Colorado/Wyoming JA Inspiration Reception

Rebecca Podio On Friday, April 11, Miss Wyoming gave a keynote at the JA Inspiration Reception held at the University of Wyoming College of Business.   Rebecca Podio spoke passionately and...

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