“Through JA, I can empower a young person”
Nicole Staudinger’s first experience with Junior Achievement dates back nearly 15 years. As a new officer for FirstBank, Nicole was introduced to Junior Achievement through the JA Bowl-A-Thon. She started...
Professional and Personal Transformation
By Andy Silver, State Farm Agent and JA Volunteer Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. has played an important role in my life as a business owner and volunteer. I first volunteered...
The Real Volunteer Experience Video
Volunteers embody the heart of Junior Achievement. Our passionate volunteers transform the key concepts of our lessons into a message that inspires and empowers students to believe in themselves, showing them...
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...
Alumna Returns to Former School District to Inspire the Next Generation
Sara Lucio started volunteering for Junior Achievement though a service learning project with the University of Colorado-Denver. The project turned into a passion after Sara shared her story with the...
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:...
“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...
Third Annual Northern Colorado JA Inspiration Reception
On October 16, supporters gathered at the third annual Northern Colorado JA Inspiration Reception to celebrate the impact JA volunteers have made on Northern Colorado students. JA volunteers from Northern Colorado reached 8,250 students...
