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New Research Shows Teens are Re-Thinking the Future of Work
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Work Readiness
In today's world, teens are increasingly exploring alternatives to the traditional higher education route. Thats why Junior Achievement and Citizens conducted a study to gain insight into where teens' thoughts are when it comes to the cost of higher...
JA My Story | Zach Fleming
Blog from JA USA
By Ed Grocholski
Community Involvement
Not every student plans to go to college and finds JA valuable in introducing young people to careers that dont require a degree, such as in the skilled trades, as well as occupations students can pursue straight out of high school. Volunteers often share their career journeys with students, making JA even more...
Junior Achievement rolls out Career Day events at schools in Palm Beach County
By Denise Sawyer
Work Readiness
Elementary students across the Palm Beaches are experiencing an exciting opportunity to explore various career paths and gain valuable insights into the workforce, thanks to JA Career Day events. These events aim to bring together the business community and area schools to inspire and prepare young minds for future success in today's global...
Palm Beach Gardens High School Teacher describes students in JA High School Heroes as "Rockstars" for teaching elementary students financial literacy (COPY_1710527065425)
By Denise Sawyer
Financial Literacy
Karen Kummerlen, the lead teacher of the Global Business and Entrepreneurship Magnet Program at Palm Beach Gardens High School, radiates pride as she discusses the impact of the Junior Achievement (JA) High School Heroes program on both high school and elementary students. At the heart of this impact is the teaching of financial literacy, transforming her high schoolers into "rockstars" in the...
Palm Beach Gardens High School Teacher describes students in JA High School Heroes as "Rockstars" for teaching elementary students financial literacy
By Denise Sawyer
Financial Literacy
Karen Kummerlen, the lead teacher of the Global Business and Entrepreneurship Magnet Program at Palm Beach Gardens High School, radiates pride as she discusses the impact of the Junior Achievement (JA) High School Heroes program on both high school and elementary students. At the heart of this impact is the teaching of financial literacy, transforming her high schoolers into "rockstars" in the...
JA Worldwide Nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize
Blog from JA USA
By Ed Grocholski
Community Involvement
Were proud to announce that JA Worldwide has been nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, the second such honor in two years. Junior Achievement USA is a member of JA...
From the Military to the Classroom: 3DE Teacher at Lake Worth Community High School Inspires Future Entrepreneurs
By Denise Sawyer
Community Involvement
In the bustling halls of Lake Worth Community High School, a new 3DE teacher is making a difference by bringing a unique perspective to the classroom. A military veteran with 20 years of service, this teacher has found joy in imparting entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial literacy to high...
Be A Game Changer
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Community Involvement
Volunteers are the game-changer! They are the player that ignites those around them to do better and be better. They are the player that changes the on court or on field energy thats a spark plug and leads the team to victory. They are the ones that young people...
The JA EFFECT Widening Horizons
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Work Readiness
When she was a child, Socheth McCutcheons family escaped Cambodia, which was under the control of the Khmer Rouge, in search of a better life in the United States. Socheths family settled in Revere, Massachusetts, near Boston. Socheth now serves as a volunteer for Junior Achievement in New Jersey. She feels it is important to pay it forward by being a role model for young people, especially...
Why JA? And Why Now? Financial Literacy as a Foundation for a Better Life
Blog from JA USA
By Ed Grocholski
Financial Literacy
At Junior Achievement, we view financial literacy as the other literacy. Just like reading or writing, we all deal with money on a near daily basis. Junior Achievement employs a pathways approach to teaching financial literacy to young people. By pathways, we mean that JA programs are designed to engage students on the subject over multiple grades, from their first days in kindergarten,...
