Citizens Private Bank volunteers wowed students during JA in a Day at Seminole Trails Elementary School
Citizens Private Bank volunteers wowed students during JA in a Day at Seminole Trails Elementary School
Author: Denise Sawyer
Financial Literacy
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Friday, 01 Dec 2023
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Image caption: This high-impact event allows schools to immerse 2nd graders into Junior Achievement programming in a single day.
(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.)- Seminole Trails Elementary School in West Palm Beach recently played host to a unique and impactful initiative - JA in a Day. This innovative program, spearheaded by Junior Achievement (JA), brought together Citizens Private Bank corporate partners on Wednesday, Nov. 29. They stepped into the role of educators for an entire day and delivered hands-on, interactive JA programs to 2nd grade students.
This high-impact event allows schools to immerse 2nd graders into Junior Achievement programming in a single day.
Citizens Private Bank, a corporate partner of JA, embraced this opportunity wholeheartedly. Their employees took on the role of teachers for the day, bringing real-world experience and industry insights into the classrooms. The atmosphere buzzed with excitement as volunteers imparted practical knowledge, making learning a dynamic and interactive experience for the students.
Image caption: As the volunteers wrapped up their day at Seminole Trails School, the hallways echoed with the shared enthusiasm of educators, students, and corporate partners alike.
Leading up to the event, volunteers participated in comprehensive training sessions. These sessions equipped volunteers with the necessary classroom materials and teacher assignments, ensuring they were well-prepared to deliver engaging JA lessons.
The success of JA in a Day is not only in the impactful lessons delivered but also in the mutual collaboration between volunteers and educators. The program bridges the gap between the professional world and the classroom, providing students with a unique opportunity to connect what they learn in school to the realities of the working world.
As the volunteers wrapped up their day at Seminole Trails School, the hallways echoed with the shared enthusiasm of educators, students, and corporate partners alike.
Image caption: Citizens Private Bank volunteers taught the 2nd Grade JA Our Community lesson.
Special Thanks to Volunteers:
Through JA Our Community, students are immersed in the daily life of their community—the people who work there, the money decisions they make, the flow of the community’s economy, and the importance of being an involved and responsible community member. They are introduced to the types of skills and knowledge necessary to be a worker in the community: the experience of working as a team in a pizza shop, buying and selling of goods and services in exchange for money, getting paid and paying taxes, exercising their civic duty to make decisions for the good of the community.
About Junior Achievement:
Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Through a range of programs focused on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship, JA empowers students to make informed, intelligent decisions about their future, and fosters skills that will be crucial for success in the 21st-century workforce.
For more information on volunteering with Junior Achievement or to get involved, email KBates@JuniorAchievement.com
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