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Reawakening the American Dream: Homeownership for Generation Z
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy
For over a century, owning a home has been synonymous with the American Dream. Since the 1890s, when homebuilders first linked homeownership with the promise of prosperity, generations of Americans have aspired to build wealth and create legacies through owning their own homes. However, recent trends reveal significant challenges facing young adults in achieving this...
The 2024 Junior Achievement National Student Leadership Summit
By Kelsey Matzinger
Entrepreneurship
Every year in June, the brightest young minds in entrepreneurship gather to showcase their innovative projects and business acumen at the Junior Achievement National Student Leadership Summit. This event, an example for budding entrepreneurs and innovators, saw high school students from across the United States come together to compete and be recognized for their outstanding...
Grad Nation: If Not College, Then What?
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Work Readiness
For decades, earning a four-year college degree has been seen as the key to upward mobility. However, rising college costs and increasing student debt are causing many to question the value of a college...
Summer Jobs = Career Readiness
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Work Readiness
Summer is a season often synonymous with relaxation and leisure for many teenagers. However, an increasing number of teens are leveraging this break from school to gain valuable work experience through summer jobs. These opportunities not only provide immediate benefits but also prepare young people for success in a global...
Unlocking Opportunities: Preparing Teens for an AI Future
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Work Readiness
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has swiftly become a driving force reshaping our world. From enhancing educational experiences to revolutionizing industries, its impact is profound and far-reaching. Yet, amidst the promises of innovation, questions arise, particularly among young people, about the future of work and the career paths that will remain resilient in an increasingly AI-driven...
From Literacy to Action: Empowering Teens for Financial Wellness
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy
In today's dynamic economic landscape, financial literacy is more than just understanding conceptsit's about taking action. Junior Achievement champions this philosophy with the theme "From Literacy to Action." Our mission is clear: to equip individuals, especially young people, with the tools and confidence needed to navigate personal finances...
Because of JA...The Impact of Junior Achievement on Fis Life
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Community Involvement
In a world where the impact of every action matters, volunteering stands out as a powerful means of making a difference. At the heart of JA lies the belief that every individual has the potential to shape the future, regardless of their background or circumstances. Through initiatives like "Because of JA," volunteers contribute to meaningful change, one classroom at a...
Workforce at JA
By Holly Garner
Work Readiness
In a bold step forward, Junior Achievement is venturing into new territory, extending our mission beyond the limits of K-12...
Stemming the STEM Decline
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Work Readiness
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers have long been hailed as the anchor of innovation and economic progress. However, despite the critical role they play in shaping the future, there's a concerning trend in the declining interest among students, particularly in non-medical STEM...
A Generation Deferred?
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy
Every generation faces its unique set of challenges and hurdles on the path to economic stability and personal fulfillment. From the Greatest Generation's resilience through the Great Depression and World War II to Millennials weathering the storm of 9/11 and the 2008 financial crisis, each cohort navigates its own economic landscape. Today, as Generation Z comes of age, they confront a world...
