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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,...
Why JA? And Why Now? A Response to a Changing Work and Career Landscape
Blog from JA USA
By Ed Grocholski
Work Readiness
Junior Achievement's proven programs are shown to inspire and prepare young people for success. Our approach is demonstrated to give students the tools they need to increase their chances of achieving their potential in work, career, and...
2022 Back-to-School Survey: One-Third of Teens Say Rising Cost of School Supplies a Concern
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy
According to a new survey by Junior Achievement USA, a third of teens (33%) say that their parents or guardians are concerned about the cost of back-to-school supplies this...
JA National Student Leadership Summit 2022
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Entrepreneurship
In June of 2022, 15 of Junior Achievements top student companies came to the Nations Capital to compete in the 2022 Junior Achievement National Student...
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE TRIAD ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT
By JA Staff
Work Readiness
Guy Harrington, formerly President for Teaching Channel, Inc, has been named President and CEO of Junior Achievement of the Triad...
National Financial Awareness Day
By Mazi Stem, Content Specialist Intern
Financial Literacy
We all know that money is incredibly important in day-to-day life. As part of National Financial Awareness Day, were highlighting Junior Achievements focus on the importance of teaching our young people about money management With this foundation, they can grow up to be financially successful adults. National Financial Awareness Day shines a light on how money works in the global...
2020-2021 School Year Impact
By Michel'le Cathey, Experience Facilitator
Community Involvement
Despite a challenging year, YOU helped prepare 13,038 students for future success in the...
56 years and growing
By Mazi Stem, Content Specialist - Intern
Community Involvement
On July 2, 2021, Junior Achievement of the Triad is turning 56 years old! Take the journey with us as we look back on all that JA of the Triad has...
We're Hiring - Volunteer Coordinator
By Michel'le Cathey, Experience Facilitator
Corporate Responsibility
We're hiring for the part-time position of Volunteer Coordinator. Please send your resume and cover letter to...
We're Hiring - Content Facilitator
By Michel'le Cathey, Experience Facilitator
Corporate Responsibility
Please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to...
