Category: Volunteers

January 5, 2015

JA Alumnus comes full circle

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...

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January 5, 2015

Partner Profile: Prologis

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:...

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November 5, 2014

“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...

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November 4, 2014

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...

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October 1, 2014

“An extremely rewarding experience” for rock star volunteer from DU’s Beta Alpha Psi

Cari Winkler is a standout student and JA champion at the University of Denver.  She has been a Junior Achievement volunteer for two years. “During my sophomore year of college...

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September 30, 2014

2014 JA Apple Society

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 earned by a steadfast commitment to...

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September 8, 2014

JA Director Goes Above & Beyond

Paolo Diaz , director of K-8 programs for Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc., has made it an annual tradition to visit JA USA headquarters in Colorado Springs to take a photo...

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August 28, 2014

“I love working with educators and schools”

Jerry Glunz As a Horace Mann insurance agent, Jerry Glunz works to build business relationships with schools by sponsoring school activities and educating educators about financial matters.  Along the way,...

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July 29, 2014

“It only matters where you choose to go!”

When Tonya Mazurek, Vice President, Business Banking Officer at BBVA Compass, was asked to volunteer for BBVA’s semiannual JA in a Day, she eagerly stepped up. “I loved the idea...

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