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Teen Goes Into Business Helping the Blind Feel Color
By R. Michael Brown
Entrepreneurship
What started out as a class project a couple of years ago has become a real business venture for a North Texan who was just 15 at the time. Jakayla Dixon of Haslet, Texas patented her design for a clothing tag and launched her business called Feel the Color. The venture started out as a Junior Achievement (JA)...
Tomorrow Needs You Today
By R. Michael Brown
Corporate Responsibility
This is a reality for the members of Generation Z who are experiencing the economic impact of the COVID-19 shutdown on their families, friends, and...
State Farm Provides Grant to Junior Achievement in Florida
By R. Michael Brown
Community Involvement
State Farm has announced a $60,000 grant to Florida chapters of Junior Achievement. Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast received a $5,000 portion of the...
Pete Bozetarnik Recognized with 30in30 Award by Volunteer Florida
By R. Michael Brown
Community Involvement
Pete Bozetarnik, a Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast board member was recognized by Volunteer Florida with a 30in30 Award because of his extensive volunteer help of...
Jay Boggess Elected to Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast Board of Directors
By R. Michael Brown
Community Involvement
Assistant Superintendent of the Choice and Innovation Division for the School District of Palm Beach County Jay Boggess is welcomed to the Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast Board of...
This Week in Achievement 6-6-2020
By R. Michael Brown
Community Involvement
Welcome to This Week in Achievement where you will find the latest news about Junior Achievement (JA) of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast events, programs, volunteers, students, and sponsors - plus news of great achievements in business & education in our...
Junior Achievement Offers Digital Programs During the Summer
By R. Michael Brown
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement (JA) of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast is excited about the opportunity to help teachers, students, and families with digital education programs at home and the classroom. Now JA is continuing to offer digital programs and activities for the...
TyRon Little - A Junior Achievement Story [Video]
By R. Michael Brown
Entrepreneurship
Ty'Ron Little grew up in a tough neighborhood in Cincinnati. He got involved with JA and see what he says about how it helped...
High School Heroes Teacher Testimonials
By R. Michael Brown
Corporate Responsibility
Teachers tell us about their student High School Heroes...
Inspiring Tomorrows - Join us!
By Gina Griffin
Community Involvement
Since March 13, over 26,000 local students have been served by Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast. How? Our team pivoted quickly to switch to 100% digital virtual classroom...
