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Q&A With Local Entrepreneurs
By Marissa Kappus
Entrepreneurship
Local entrepreneurs Michael Benarde, Eduardo Calvachi, and Fernando Calvachi share their thoughts on the world of entrepreneurialism. Michael, Co-Founder and President of NightCap, was featured on ABCs Shark Tank and he recently spoke to students at Royal Palm Beach High School as part of Junior Achievements Global Entrepreneurship Week. Eduardo and Fernando Calvachi, Founders of Fasthook...
How to Make the Most of Year-End Charitable Giving in 2021
By Jennifer Ostberg DirectorWealth Strategies Group, Margaret Borrasso Associate DirectorFoundation & Institutional Advisory, Shea McCabe Senior AnalystWealth Strategies
Corporate Responsibility
In the last two years of uncertainly in many facets of life, there has actually been one consistent, at least when it comes to charitable giving. Tax incentives for donors have remained in place across the board and with possible changes in the national tax code, these incentives are potentially more favorable than ever. Please see the below article published by Bernstein Private Wealth...
10 Million Reasons for Work and Career Readiness Education
Blog from JA USA
By Jack E. Kosakowski, President & CEO of Junior Achievement USA
Corporate Responsibility
Recently, and for the first time, the number of job openings in the United States exceeded 10 million, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary (JOLTS) Report. At the same time, there are more than 7 million who are eligible to work but who are...
Inflation, Scarcity, and Teachable Moments
Blog from JA USA
By Jack E. Kosakowski, President & CEO of Junior Achievement USA
Financial Literacy
Most Americans under the age of 40 are experiencing something they havent before; inflation. With the exception of a brief period at the beginning of the Great Recession in 2008, inflation has been restrained for nearly four decades. That means prices rising at a pronounced rate in a short amount of time is a new experience for many Millennials and members of Generation...
Why Work Needs Meaning
Blog from JA USA
By Jack E. Kosakowski
Corporate Responsibility
Much has been made in recent months about The Great Resignation, the tendency of young workers, primarily Millennials and Generation Z, to quit their jobs to pursue higher-paying, higher growth...
The Payoff Behind Time Management
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
From the start of life, we learn how to prioritize daily events. From waking up to dinner time to bedtime, we become accustomed to routines. Time management, or what some may say personal management, follows the same guidelines, only we adjust our day to fit the non-routine elements better. While this soft skill benefits children of all ages in their learning, it has the long-term impact of...
Join JA for a Giveback Night with Lilly Pulitzer!
By Katelyn Bates
Corporate Responsibility
Its a new school year and a great time to check out the new Fall arrivals at Lilly Pulitzer!
Please join us on Wednesday, September 8 from 1:00-5:00 pm at Lilly Pulitzer at the Palm Beach Gardens Mall!
10% of proceeds will be donated back to Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast.
Bonus! Bring in your September 8th receipt from Lilly Pulitzer to Park Avenue BBQ & Grille...
Qualities and Skills that Transfer to Entrepreneurial Success
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Entrepreneurship
Every parent wants their child to succeed. To find their "niche" where their personality and skills will pay off in the long run. Fortunately, there is a professional space that is full of possibility and innovation for...
Give a Better Gift, the Gift of Real Estate
By Katelyn Bates
Community Involvement
You have options of giving things other than money to Junior Achievement. Find out about Realty Gift Fund...
Job Vacancies' Reaching an All-Time High & What it Means for Teens
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the last business day of March 2021 brought a record high of 8.1 million job openings in the United States. Among those hiring, industries including accommodation and food services, state and local government education, arts, entertainment, and recreation experiences experienced the most significant workers'...
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