Second Annual Northern Colorado JA Inspiration Reception
More than one hundred community members attended second annual Northern Colorado JA Inspiration Reception on September 26. Attendees enjoyed visiting with special guests Curt and Nancy Richardson, entrepreneurs and founders of OtterBox and...
Barbara Romersheuser Retires from JA Vail Valley Advisory Board
When Barbara Romersheuser helped establish the JA Vail Valley Advisory Board four years ago, there were only a handful of volunteers from the area reaching about 100 students with Junior Achievement...
Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. Announces New Board Members
Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. recently elected six individuals to its Board of Directors. Effective immediately, the new members are: Ed Balcerzak: SVP, Finance, DIRECTVMike Burns: SVP-Private Banking Marketing Manager, Colorado...
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...
“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...
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...
By Mia Voss of the Mia Connect As a first-time participant in JA Business Week, I was anticipating great things. But I had no idea how life-changing it would be! Beginning...
“I love seeing different concepts actually click”
Not only is Courtney Sipperley busy at Jackson National Life Insurance as an External Communications Specialist, but she is also busy coordinating volunteer involvement with Junior Achievement throughout the year....
Volunteer Joy Hall Teaches High School Students Success Skills
Think speaking in front of high school students is scary? Think again. Joy Hall from Wells Fargo has conquered this feat for five years, bringing her colleagues to volunteer with...
