“I got a taste of the real world”
In November 2012, I was afforded the opportunity to attend JA Finance Park. The experience I gained from the event was invaluable. When I (along with the rest of Rangeview...
SM Energy is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in onshore North America. SM Energy...
Jose Amaya of JE Dunn began his involvement with Junior Achievement 17 years ago in Kansas City, MO. He saw it as a way to give back to his community. ...
Student Company Success: Combine Columbine
Columbine High School, participating for the second year with The FIRE Within, a youth entrepreneurship program in partnership with Junior Achievement and the Second Wind Fund, ratcheted their business plan up...
“I knew that I would be successful from all the learning”
JA Student Nasurudin had the opportunity to present at the 2013 Colorado Business Hall of Fame I was once a regular old student at Aurora Hills Middle School. I’d come...
9Who Care Award Recipient & JA Volunteer: Leroy Holm
When Leroy Holm was asked sixteen years ago if he wanted to be a JA Volunteer he raised his hand and said “yes.” And he has been volunteering with JA...
Accenture grant supports new work readiness program
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has awarded Junior Achievement (JA) with a grant of US $1.1 million to develop a new work readiness program that will enable high school students across the...
Ask JA: What should I do if a student answers a question incorrectly?
At times you may find yourself standing at the head of the class with a room full of eager students, hands raised, ready to answer the question you have just...
10-year partnership between volunteer & teacher
JA Volunteer Tom Bolin has been partnering with the same teacher since 2002. Tom was initially introduced to JA and Mr. Schell through his job with the McDonald's Corporation and...
