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)...
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...
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’...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
“JA has given me invaluable life lessons”
JA Student Madeline Bruno My JA experience began in elementary school, where dedicated volunteers engaged our classroom in fun and meaningful lessons focused on business education. I imagine teaching elementary school...
Jessica Mason Empowers Teenagers at JA Business Week
Jessica Mason What happens when you mix 13 diverse high school teenagers from across Colorado with one adult volunteer mentor and ask them to complete a team project by the...
