Partner companies needed to host STEM job shadow experiences
Students participate in a JA Job Shadow at EnCana in 2015. Photo courtesy of the Denver Business Journal According to the Colorado Department of Labor, at least 20% of all...
JA celebrates Shawn Barker: DBJ Corporate Citizen of the Year
Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA) Board Member Shawn Barker is one of five Denver-area executives recognized by the Denver Business Journal (DBJ) in November as a Corporate Citizen of the Year....
FirstBank demonstrates community commitment and leadership
As the largest locally-owned bank in Colorado and a leading corporate citizen, FirstBank plays a crucial role in the economic health and civic vitality of our state. Whether providing innovative...
Spencer family first to name JA Inspiration Scholarship
Bob and Joyce Spencer embody the old saying “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” In 2005, they helped launch the JA Inspiration Scholarship Program, and they...
Comcast delivers meaningful multi-faceted partnership
Most companies have corporate social responsibility objectives, and Junior Achievement (JA) often plays a large role in helping organizations achieve these goals. The days when a company simply wrote a...
Golf tournament raises $405,000 to support local JA programs
Participants of the 2016 Bank of America Junior Achievement Golf Classic, presented by RE/MAX, LLC., helped Junior Achievement (JA) raise $405,000 to help ensure that Front Range schools continue to receive...
Toyota fuels financial literacy at JA Finance Park
Toyota is well-recognized for its commitment to educating future generations. In fact, the Toyota USA Foundation has endowed $100 million to enhance the quality of U.S. education by supporting innovative...
Comcast and JA help students understand global business
We live in a global economy. In fact, some of America’s largest brands, including Apple, Google, Coca-Cola, Microsoft and Starbucks, are companies that grew from humble beginnings in the United...
TIAA Leads Support for JA College Connect
Imagine a 12-year-old boy learning how to manage money and to envision his future from a 19-year-old college student who shares a similar background. That’s one of the many benefits...
