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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'...
We're Hiring | Director of Impact
By Michel'le Cathey, Experience Facilitator
Community Involvement
Director of Impact
Junior Achievement of the Triads purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global
economy. Junior Achievement currently reaches almost 15,000 students annually through in school, volunteer
delivery of relevant, hand s on learning experiences that teach young people how to manage their money, plan
for their economic future, start a business and develop...
Getting Your Child Set Up with a Bank Account
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Financial Literacy
This blog discusses how you can set your child up with his or her first bank account, the benefits, and tips for how you can establish smart financial...
Triad Business Journal's 40 under 40 honors Elizabeth Freeze, Director of Investor Relations for JA of the Triad
By Michel'le Cathey, Experience Facilitator
Community Involvement
Every year, the Triad Business Journal honors 40 leaders who are movers and shakers. PLUS they are talented! This virtual celebration will put the spotlight on their amazing accomplishments and will highlight their contributions to the Triad region. Congratulations to JA of the Triad's very own, Elizabeth Freeze, for receiving this...
JA of the Triad on Triad Today Podcast
By Michel'le Cathey, Experience Facilitator
Community Involvement
Jim Donnelly, Chairman of the Board of Directors for JA of the Triad and Elizabeth Freeze, Director of Investor Relations for JA of the Triad are interviewed on Triad Today by Charley McCain. Take a listen...
You made an impact!
By Elizabeth Freeze, Director of Investor Relations
Community Involvement
In the spring of 2020, the pandemic halted in-person classes for students nationally and locally. With your help, our organization immediately shifted its focus from in-person delivery of our educational experiences to virtual and online offerings. This shift resulted in us accelerating our already in-process digital strategy to ensure our lessons based on financial literacy, work and career...
Junior Achievement of the Triad to honor Don Flow and Bobby Long
By Michel'le Cathey, Experience Facilitator
Community Involvement
(Greensboro) January 4, 2021 Two of the Triads outstanding business and civic leaders, Don Flow (Flow Companies, Inc.) and Robert E. Long, Jr. (Piedmont Capital Partners, LLC) will be inducted into the Junior Achievement of the Triad Business Leaders Hall of Fame on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 held virtually live at 6:00...
Message from President & CEO
By Jacqueline McCracken
Community Involvement
Dear Friends of Junior Achievement:
Today is uncertain, but tomorrow represents hope and promise.
COVID-19 has quickly and profoundly changed our daily lives. In our community, schools are switching to online-only learning in support of social distancing. As unsettling as the past few months have been to us as adults, consider the impact this is having on millions of young people who will be...
JA Teens Survey: The Financial Impact of COVID-19
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Financial Literacy
JA Teens Survey: The Financial Impact of...
Making Sense: Work in the Time of COVID-19
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
A Guide to How COVID-19 Is Affecting Work and What Comes...
