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Melissa: From a JA Student in Ecuador to a JA Volunteer in Tennessee
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
Junior Achievement - Ecuador launched the "Bancos en Accion" Program in the year 2000 in several High Schools across the country. The curriculum covered several courses delivered in a class environment, but also challenged High Schools in the country to compete for a chance to participate in the Latin American Bancos en Accion (Banks in Action) competition, sponsored by Citigroup, (Citi) in Buenos...
Making Your Tax Refund Last
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
The notification of a check being directly deposited into your bank account has never been more satisfying than it is during tax...
The Journey of the Grind
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
The hardest part of finding your first job? It's not putting together the perfect outfit, mock interviewing, or even perfecting your resume; it's identifying what industry and role you will succeed within AND enjoy going to day-after-day.
Right after college graduation, most young adults dream to have just one job lined up. Through competitive interviews and multiple counter offers, some feel...
Learning Your Way
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
American lawyer Brad Henry once said, "A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning." It is through learning that personal development comes into fruition and change begins. Yet, learning doesn't always occur in a classroom or a training center. Opportunities to grow are presented to us daily, but it's understanding the learning style you need that...
Countdown to Resolutions for Teens
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
How old were you when you made your first New Year's Resolution? Do you remember what it was? With 2019 nearly upon us, JA wanted to know if teens are making their resolutions for this upcoming year, and if so, what they were. According to a survey of 1,000 U.S. teens, conducted by Junior Achievement USA and ORC International, nearly 9 in 10 teens (88%) are planning on making New Year's...
Taking the Stress out of Holiday Spending
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
The holidays are upon us! This means you'll be spending more time with the ones you love AND more money. From Black Friday to holiday December sales, buying during the season of giving has never been easier or more appealing. Once January comes around your generous giving may turn into gifting regret. To keep your bank account happy during the season of holiday shopping, here are our top tips and...
Why Businesses Fail: Part II
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
Today, research shows that 29% of businesses fail because they run out of money and 17% fail because they lack a business model or plan. In order to thrive as an entrepreneur, it is crucial that business leaders create a cohesive plan that addresses possible risks, road-blocks, and competition within their industry. After identifying a market and the details within the industry, it's time to start...
Why Businesses Fail: Part 1
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Corporate Responsibility
When it comes to business, what you dont know will cause failure.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an estimated 20% of businesses fail within the first year. 30% fail within the second year, half, 50%, will fail within the fifth-year, and almost three-fourths, 70%, fail within the tenth year. While there are a million views as to why businesses fail, it comes down to one...
An Inside Look at JA Program Development
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
From financial literacy and work readiness to entrepreneurship, Junior Achievement (JA) provides countless programs to equip today's youth with skills that will assist in their successes tomorrow. To get a better idea of how we are creating our programming, we pulled in our Senior Vice President of Education & Learning Technologies, Mary Catherine (MC) Desrosiers for an...
Cracking the 5 Toughest Interview Questions
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
Congratulations! All of your hard work has paid off! You've spent hours perfecting your resume, having friends review it, generating a strong cover letter and determining the right outfit to impress your interviewer. Now, finally, you're walking into your potential new workplace. All you have to do is knock the interview out of the park. Are you ready?
To better prepare yourself for the...
