Category: Programs

September 30, 2015

Inspiring students to be FutureSmart

On Tuesday, November 10, 2016 more than 2,000 Junior Achievement students will take part in MassMutual’s FutureSmart Challenge at the Pepsi Center. In partnership with MassMutual and the Denver Nuggets,...

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July 30, 2015

JA My First Start Up

Do you love attending your kids’ sporting events but you’re tired of dragging around your canopy, chairs, cooler, and fan in the sweltering heat weekend after weekend? If that’s you,...

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June 1, 2015

It’s a reality: SB56 was signed into law

The Colorado legislative session adjourned on May 6, 2015. The 70th General Assembly considered an unprecedented number of education-related bills. At the center of debate were bills related to the...

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April 27, 2015

State Farm® Awards $20,000 Grant to Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc.

State Farm announced that it has awarded a $20,000 grant to Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. (JA). JA is a nonprofit organization that inspires and prepares young people to embrace free...

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April 6, 2015

Man on the Street: Financial Literacy

April is National Financial Literacy Month and we hit the street to talk to parents and teens about credit, budgeting and personal finance. CreditWhat is compound interest? Why is it...

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November 10, 2014

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...

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September 15, 2014

7 Financial Literacy Tips for Teenagers

Have you ever taken a class that taught personal finance or financial literacy? Since money management is generally not taught in the school system, your answer is probably no. However,...

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August 28, 2014

Junior Achievement Proves Impact

Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. (JA-Rocky Mountain) partners with volunteers and teachers to inspire students to gain the knowledge and skills they need to succeed and our efforts are paying off! ...

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August 28, 2014

The (New!) JA Company Program

Junior Achievement's Flagship Program Since 1919. Preparing Teen Entrepreneurs For 2019. Colorado teens will be some of the first in the nation to experience the reimagined JA Company Program. Under...

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