Monday, 31 Aug 2026 | JA USA
Staples announced its 2026 Back-to-School Round-Up Campaign raised $617,620 to support Junior Achievement, supporting the organization’s mission to help young people become confident, capable, and connected to what the world has to offer.
Wednesday, 29 Jul 2026 | JA USA
A new Junior Achievement survey, with data collection by Ipsos, reveals that six in ten teens (61%) agree with the statement “my school is doing a good job of preparing me for a world being changed by Artificial Intelligence.”
Tuesday, 28 Jul 2026 | JA USA
This back-to-school season, Staples is partnering with Junior Achievement to support students through its programs that provide access to mentorship, life-changing educational experiences, career-connected learning, and more.
Teen Entrepreneurs and Innovators Achieve National Recognition at Future Bound by Junior Achievement
Monday, 15 Jun 2026 | JA USA
Teen Entrepreneurs and Innovators Achieve National Recognition at Future Bound by Junior Achievement. Colorado Springs, CO — On Wednesday, June 10, Junior Achievement (JA) announced award winners at the 2026 Future BoundTM by Junior Achievement Awards Gala.
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 | JA USA
Junior Achievement, in collaboration with Zurich North America, and the Z Zurich Foundation, announced the launch of reimagined JA Elementary Learning Experiences.
Tuesday, 21 Apr 2026 | JA USA
Partnership will Provide Students with Real-World Experience Managing Money and Building Career Readiness, Financial Progress
Tuesday, 31 Mar 2026 | JA USA
A new survey of U.S. adults by Junior Achievement USA (JA) and global research firm Ipsos shows that Americans with a household income of $100,000 a year and above are more likely to tie their struggles with money management...
Tuesday, 17 Mar 2026 | JA USA
Today, Junior Achievement USA (JA) and Staples announced their continued partnership to promote economic mobility for students through career-connected learning. This effort builds on a multi-year collaboration between JA and Staples focused on work and career readiness for America’s youth.
Thursday, 12 Mar 2026 | JA USA
Organization’s Focus on Career-Connected Learning to Promote Economic Mobility for Gens Z and Alpha Despite Rapidly Changing Economy
Tuesday, 17 Feb 2026 | JA USA
Research by Junior Achievement USA and Ipsos Indicates Teens Remain Optimistic About Their Futures, Despite Predictions About AI
Monday, 15 Sep 2025 | JA USA
JA/Citizens 2025 Survey of High School Students Shows Current Opinion About AI, Evolving Career Paths and How Students are Building Skills for Emerging Roles
Tuesday, 05 Aug 2025 | JA USA
Survey by Junior Achievement Finds That 60 Percent of Teens Say Main Purpose of Education is to Prepare for Future Job or Career
Wednesday, 18 Jun 2025 | JA USA
Teen Entrepreneurs Achieve National Recognition at Future Bound by Junior Achievement
Friday, 04 Apr 2025 | JA USA
According to a new survey of 13 to 18-year-olds fielded independently by Wakefield Research, 45% of high schoolers took a personal finance or financial literacy class at school, up from 31% in 2024.
Monday, 17 Mar 2025 | JA USA
The De La Vega Global Entrepreneurship Award, established in 2021 by tech-legend Ralph de la Vega, former President and CEO of AT&T Mobile and Business Solutions, is the highest global honor for the JA Company Program.
Tuesday, 21 Jan 2025 | JA USA
Junior Achievement (JA), a leader in preparing young people for work and life, is proud to announce the next evolution of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day to inspire participation by all kids and families.
Monday, 13 Jan 2025 | JA USA
Junior Achievement USA® (JA) today announced that it will honor 77 organizations with gold, silver, and bronze level U.S. President's Volunteer Service Awards for the 2023-2024 school year in appreciation of their valued partnership and support despite the continued limitations on volunteerism during the pandemic.
Tuesday, 07 Jan 2025 | JA USA
Junior Achievement USA announced today that it has received a $22.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to enhance existing curricula and infuse character development within JA’s learning experiences. This is one of the largest grants in Junior Achievement’s history.
Wednesday, 18 Dec 2024 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of USA (JA) announced that 12 volunteers from across the country have been chosen from among more than 150 thousand U.S. volunteers for the organization’s most prestigious national award for volunteerism, the JA Gold Leadership Award.
Monday, 09 Dec 2024 | JA USA
(Salt Lake City, Utah) - On Wednesday, December 11, CNBC will be visiting students at JA City. Tied to the “Cities of Success: Salt Lake City” special, CNBC is partnering with Junior Achievement of Utah & Idaho, a nonprofit that inspires and prepares young people for success, to engage the community and educate students about personal finance and entrepreneurship. This marks the third CNBC and Junior Achievement partnership of this kind with previous events held at local Junior Achievement facilities in Nashville, TN and Denver, CO.
Wednesday, 20 Nov 2024 | JA USA
Future Bound is set to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today’s dynamic world.
Wednesday, 13 Nov 2024 | JA USA
A new survey by Junior Achievement shows that more than two-thirds of teens (70%) are concerned about the impact of inflation on this year’s holiday shopping season, essentially unchanged from a similar survey response last year (71%).
Wednesday, 30 Oct 2024 | JA USA
A new survey by Junior Achievement shows that nearly half of teens (47%) interested in starting a business as adults would likely use Generative AI in place of employees.
Wednesday, 11 Sep 2024 | JA USA
JA/Citizens 2024 Survey of High School Students Reveals Professional Aspirations, Financial Concerns, and Attitudes Toward AI and Technology
Wednesday, 31 Jul 2024 | JA USA
According to research by Junior Achievement and research firm Big Village, 68 percent of teens would “likely” take a class on financial literacy (money management, personal finance) if offered to them, yet only 31 percent say they have access to these kinds of courses in school.
Wednesday, 24 Jul 2024 | JA USA
This partnership will encompass local program support and volunteer engagement in eight communities served by JA, along with support for two national student events, aligning with Staples' philanthropic and community engagement priorities.
Monday, 17 Jun 2024 | JA USA
On Wednesday, June 12, Junior Achievement (JA) announced the award winners at the 2024 National Student Leadership Summit, showcasing the talents and achievements of young entrepreneurs and innovators nationwide.
Thursday, 16 May 2024 | JA USA
It was announced today that on June 30, 2024, Jack E. Kosakowski will retire as President & CEO of Junior Achievement USA (JA) after a 50-year career at JA. He will be succeeded by Jack Harris, current President & CEO of 3DE National, on July 1, 2024.
Wednesday, 17 Apr 2024 | JA USA
New Junior Achievement and MissionSquare Foundation Research Shows the Majority of Teens Are Confident About Retirement, Yet Face Significant Knowledge Gaps
Tuesday, 09 Apr 2024 | JA USA
New research by Junior Achievement USA and Citizens shows that money worries are a big concern for Americas young people.
Wednesday, 06 Mar 2024 | JA USA
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day is April 25, 2024
Wednesday, 07 Feb 2024 | JA USA
The U.S. President's Volunteer Service Award will be presented to 69 organizations at the JA Volunteer Summit on Tuesday, June 11th in Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, 03 Jan 2024 | JA USA
Junior Achievement USA today announced that it recently received more than $1.9 million from the U.S. Department of Labor as part of its Workforce Pathways for Youth demonstration grants.
Wednesday, 15 Nov 2023 | JA USA
A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research firm Big Village shows that a majority of teens (58%) say rising prices have impacted the number and types of gifts they have received for the holidays in recent years.
Wednesday, 01 Nov 2023 | JA USA
76 Percent of Teens "Likely" to Consider Starting a Business; Social Media Influencers/Successful Businesspeople Top Inspirations.
Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023 | JA USA
MissionSquare Foundation will support the development and design of a MissionSquare-specific JA-3DE case for implementation with students during the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years at three high schools in Prince George's County, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
Friday, 22 Sep 2023 | JA USA
A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research firm Big Village shows that only 10 percent of teen girls would want a job in a non-medical STEM profession after they graduate.
Friday, 11 Aug 2023 | JA USA
Junior Achievement USA announced today a four-year commitment from the Z Zurich Foundation to update its K-5 curriculum.
Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 | JA USA
A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research firm Big Village shows that nearly half of teens (44%) are likely to use AI to do their schoolwork...
Thursday, 22 Jun 2023 | JA USA
Teens Competed with Students from 14 other JA Student Companies to Earn National Recognition
Monday, 12 Jun 2023 | JA USA
Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, payroll, benefits, and insurance services, today announced that Junior Achievement USA®, the nation's largest organization dedicated to providing young people the knowledge and skills they need for economic success, will receive a $1 million grant from the Paychex Charitable Foundation.
Monday, 01 May 2023 | JA USA
Junior Achievement USA announced today that Staples Cause for Caring, Inc. is investing $250,000 this year to support JA work and career readiness initiatives in eight communities in the United States and Canada.
Thursday, 27 Apr 2023 | JA USA
According to new research from Junior Achievement and Citizens, more than three-fourths of teens, 76%, agree that a two-year or technical certification is enough to get a good job, and only 41% of respondents agree that one must have a four-year degree to have a good job.
JA Finance Park® Virtual Simulations Accelerate Teens Career Exploration and Budgeting Capabilities
Wednesday, 26 Apr 2023 | JA USA
JA Finance Park® Virtual Entry and Advanced Simulations, made possible through the support of Discover, were shaped with todays youth in mind.
Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 | JA USA
Global educational services provider Kaplan announced today that it is partnering with Junior Achievement "JA", the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, to prepare JA students for college and the world of work.
Wednesday, 22 Mar 2023 | JA USA
In recent months, there have been reports of Artificial Intelligence "AI" making advances in competencies related to occupational fields millions of people depend on for jobs, including graphic design, writing, content creation, and even law and medicine. This has raised questions about the impact AI could have on the future employability of millions.
Monday, 13 Mar 2023 | JA USA
The U.S. President's Volunteer Service Award will be presented to 65 organizations at the JA Volunteer Summit, presented by Mercedes-Benz USA, on Tuesday, June 13th in Washington, DC.
Wednesday, 08 Mar 2023 | JA USA
Junior Achievement announced today that it has received a grant of $820,000 from American Express Foundation to deliver JA Finance Park and other financial literacy programs to local schools during the 2022-2023 school year through JA of Arizona, JA of New Jersey, JA of New York and JA of South Florida.
Wednesday, 15 Feb 2023 | JA USA
The Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day® Foundation and Junior Achievement® are joining forces this year for Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day on April 27, 2023.
Thursday, 01 Dec 2022 | JA USA
Junior Achievement Research Also Most Teens Plan to Shop In-Store This Year
Thursday, 01 Dec 2022 | JA USA
Junior Achievement and EY Team Up for JA Launch Lesson for National Entrepreneurship Month in November
Thursday, 22 Sep 2022 | JA USA
Junior Achievement USA (JA) announced today that it is receiving $7.5 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to strengthen the delivery of JAs educational programs to students in Indiana through Junior Achievement offices based in Indianapolis (JA of Central Indiana), Fort Wayne (JA of Northern Indiana), and Evansville (JA of Southwestern Indiana).
Tuesday, 16 Aug 2022 | JA USA
Junior Achievement USA (JA) announced today that philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $38.8 million to Junior Achievement USA and JA operations in 26 communities across the country. This is the largest gift from a single donor in the organization's 103-year history.
Wednesday, 03 Aug 2022 | JA USA
Junior Achievement and Fannie Mae Youth Homeownership Survey Shows Teens Interested in Programs That Teach How Mortgages and Homeownership Work
Wednesday, 27 Jul 2022 | JA USA
Junior Achievement Releases Guide for Parents to Talk to Kids About Inflation
Tuesday, 28 Jun 2022 | JA USA
Colorado Springs, CO On Wednesday, June 22nd, the teen entrepreneurs representing Junior Achievement of JA of North Central Ohio, JA of Southeast Texas, JA of Southeastern Pennsylvania, and JA of South Florida, earned national recognition from among 15 JA student companies while participating in Junior Achievement's (JA) 2022 National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS). The competition took place in Washington, D.C.
Tuesday, 07 Jun 2022 | JA USA
Teams from JA of Wisconsin and JA of Northwestern Ohio Receive Honors.
Thursday, 05 May 2022 | JA USA
Update Reflects Organization's Evolution from a Supplemental Youth Development Program in the 1980s to a Vital Education Partner Today
Wednesday, 27 Apr 2022 | JA USA
Three Teams from JA of New York Receive Honors. Innovation Challenge is part of Chick-fil-As Commitment to Caring for Communities
Monday, 18 Apr 2022 | JA USA
Junior Achievement and CNBC to Host Virtual Summit Money Without Borders, Examining How Innovation is Changing Economic Influence
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2022 | JA USA
Lack of access to technology emerging as top concern; high schoolers remain concerned about rising higher education costs
Tuesday, 01 Mar 2022 | JA USA
Junior Achievement Announces New Entrepreneurship Education Program for Teens
Tuesday, 15 Feb 2022 | JA USA
JA Connect Helps Teens Connect What They Learn in School to Life Outside the Classroom
Thursday, 03 Feb 2022 | JA USA
For centuries, unemployment and poverty have led to political instability, violence, and war. By economically empowering youth on all continents, JA serves a conduit for peace.
Wednesday, 26 Jan 2022 | JA USA
Volunteers at these organizations provided students with critical mentoring and positive role models
Monday, 08 Nov 2021 | JA USA
Junior Achievement Research Also Indicates Teens See Higher Prices, Less Help at Stores
Tuesday, 02 Nov 2021 | JA USA
JA Launch Lesson and JA Connect Entrepreneurship Aimed at Introducing Teens to the Idea of Business Ownership
Wednesday, 29 Sep 2021 | JA USA
New Research from JA and The Allstate Foundation Reveals the Prevalence of Early Unhealthy Financial Relationships and the Importance of Teen Education
Thursday, 02 Sep 2021 | JA USA
Junior Achievement and RSM Survey Shows Teens' Feelings About Crypto, Dependence on Social Media, and Need for More Education
Wednesday, 28 Jul 2021 | JA USA
Junior Achievement Survey Also Shows Teens Needing Individual Attention from Teachers to Help with Learning
Thursday, 24 Jun 2021 | JA USA
Teens Competed with Students from 14 other JA Student Companies to Win National Title
Wednesday, 19 May 2021 | JA USA
A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research firm ENGINE Insights shows that two-thirds of 16- and 17-year-olds (68%) plan to work this summer.
Thursday, 22 Apr 2021 | JA USA
Three teams of Junior Achievement students representing the Northern California Bay Area, Florida Space Coast, and Upstate New York have been selected as first-, second-, and third-place honorees at the inaugural national JA Social Innovation Challenge.
Tuesday, 06 Apr 2021 | JA USA
Class of 2020 Significantly Impacted by COVID-19, concerned about financing college and financial future
Wednesday, 03 Mar 2021 | JA USA
Junior Achievement USA and The Allstate Foundation announced the rollout of new lessons focused on healthy financial relationships for teens with an update and expansion of the JA Personal Finance® program.
Thursday, 25 Feb 2021 | JA USA
Truist Cares grant supports online experience to help students explore entrepreneurship and careers
Tuesday, 16 Feb 2021 | JA USA
Today, Junior Achievement USA (JA) and American Honda Finance Corporation (AHFC) announced the launch of JA All About Cars
Wednesday, 27 Jan 2021 | JA USA
Today, Junior Achievement USA and Intuit, maker of TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Mint, are announcing the launch of the new JA Job Shadow®.
Thursday, 10 Dec 2020 | JA USA
JA Connect Learning Pathways is Junior Achievements first entirely virtual, self-guided student experience, featuring a flexible, modular repository of activities related to work and career readiness.
Monday, 07 Dec 2020 | JA USA
Junior Achievement and Janus Henderson Launch New JA Titan®, an Online Simulation that Lets Teens Start and Run a Virtual Business
Monday, 07 Dec 2020 | JA USA
Survey: Majority of U.S. Teens Believe People are Paid Less based on Race, Ethnicity, or Gender
Tuesday, 01 Dec 2020 | JA USA
Event to Address Teen Questions about Promoting a More Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Society
Thursday, 19 Nov 2020 | JA USA
JA Launch Lesson Program Aimed at Introducing Teens to the Idea of Business Ownership
Monday, 16 Nov 2020 | JA USA
Junior Achievement Survey Shows One-in-Ten Teens Expects to Spend Less This Year Due to the Pandemic
Monday, 16 Nov 2020 | JA USA
Research by Junior Achievement Coincides with National Entrepreneurship Month, which is in November
Wednesday, 07 Oct 2020 | JA USA
Today, Junior Achievement USA is launching a redesigned JA Be Entrepreneurial® program to help high school students understand the concepts of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Wednesday, 23 Sep 2020 | JA USA
Program Uses Student-Run Companies to Teach Teens How to Create and Manage a Business
Thursday, 17 Sep 2020 | JA USA
RSM US LLP (RSM) the nations leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market along with Junior Achievement USA, are pleased to announce the launch of JA Take Stock in Your Future®, a program that helps high-school students understand the inner workings of the stock market, and helps take away the mystery of investing.
Wednesday, 16 Sep 2020 | JA USA
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) is excited to announce it has chosen Junior Achievement USA (JA) as a national partner in its corporate social responsibility program HGV Serves.
Thursday, 10 Sep 2020 | JA USA
WASHINGTON- The American Bankers Association Foundation and Junior Achievement today announced a new two-year partnership to work collaboratively to help our nation's youth build the financial knowledge they need to own their economic success and plan for the future.
Wednesday, 09 Sep 2020 | JA USA
Program Provides Financial Literacy Lessons with Engaging and Interactive Life-Scenario Simulations
Monday, 27 Jul 2020 | JA USA
A new survey from Junior Achievement (JA) by research firm ENGINE Insights shows that two-thirds of teens (66%) are concerned about attending school in-person this fall, with a significant percentage (39%) responding that they are "extremely" or "very" concerned.
Wednesday, 17 Jun 2020 | JA USA
Changes Include Delaying Start of College, Working for Money, and Switching Career Plans, According to Research by JA and PMIEF
Wednesday, 10 Jun 2020 | JA USA
The Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF) and Junior Achievement USA (JA) have teamed up to develop Project Management for All, a new online game that helps teens explore careers in project management.
Tuesday, 26 May 2020 | JA USA
Research by Junior Achievement and Brian Hamilton Foundation Shows Teens' Interest In Startups Is Still High, Despite Pandemic's Impact on Small Business
Thursday, 21 May 2020 | JA USA
Event Moderated by Fox News Anchor Harris Faulkner, to Address Questions on Starting a Business When You're Young, Especially Now
Thursday, 23 Apr 2020 | JA USA
Research Shows Financial Wellbeing as Big a Concern among Teens as Health
Wednesday, 19 Feb 2020 | JA USA
Volunteers at these organizations provided students with critical mentoring and positive role models
Thursday, 21 Nov 2019 | JA USA
Junior Achievement Survey Shows Online and Traditional Discount Brick-and-Mortar Stores Tied as Teens' Top Choices for Shopping this Holiday Season
Thursday, 07 Nov 2019 | JA USA
Research Conducted by Junior Achievement USA and Charles Koch Foundation in Support of New JA Economics® Program
Wednesday, 06 Nov 2019 | JA USA
JA Launch Lesson Program Aimed at Introducing Teens to the Idea of Business Ownership
Wednesday, 30 Oct 2019 | JA USA
Tool Can Help High School Seniors during College Application Season
Monday, 28 Oct 2019 | JA USA
New Survey by Junior Achievement Gauges Teens' Expectations when it comes to Paying for College
Monday, 14 Oct 2019 | JA USA
Funds will be used to redevelop JA Be Entrepreneurial® Program and support new 3DE Schools initiative
Thursday, 05 Sep 2019 | JA USA
Junior Achievement and leaders in retirement services industry develop online game to help Gen Z be better prepared to achieve a secure retirement
Friday, 28 Jun 2019 | JA USA
JA of East Central Ohio Teens Competed with Students from 14 other JA Student Companies to Win National Title
Wednesday, 22 May 2019 | JA USA
New Survey by Junior Achievement Asks Teens about Career and Job Goals
Wednesday, 08 May 2019 | JA USA
New Survey by Junior Achievement Gauges Teens' Expectations when it comes to Paying for College
Wednesday, 24 Apr 2019 | JA USA
JA Titan Business Simulation Provides Teens with the Opportunity to Run Virtual Companies
More than A Third of Teens Don't Believe they will be Financially Independent from Parents by Age 30
Wednesday, 03 Apr 2019 | JA USA
New Survey by Junior Achievement and Citizens Bank Highlights Teens' Top Financial Goals and Concerns
Wednesday, 06 Mar 2019 | JA USA
On March 12, 2019, Junior Achievement USA® (JA) will ring The Closing Bell® at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in celebration of JA's 100th Anniversary.
Wednesday, 13 Feb 2019 | JA USA
Award Recognizes Outstanding Supporters of JA as Organization Celebrates 100 Years in 2019
Tuesday, 12 Feb 2019 | JA USA
A new survey of 1,000 13- to 17-year olds shows that more than half (51%) believe that the government or lenders should forgive the $1.5 trillion in student loan debt held by Americans.
Wednesday, 06 Feb 2019 | JA USA
Volunteers at these organizations provided students with critical mentoring and positive role models
Thursday, 08 Nov 2018 | JA USA
National Entrepreneurship Month Research Shows 41 Percent of Teens would Consider Starting a Business as a Career Option
Monday, 05 Nov 2018 | JA USA
KPMG donates more than $1.7 Million to Junior Achievement USA for the Redevelopment of its JA Finance Park Program
Friday, 05 Oct 2018 | JA USA
Junior Achievement USA (JA) announced today that Monica Howard Douglas, General Counsel for Coca-Cola North America, has joined the Junior Achievement USA Board of Directors.
Tuesday, 25 Sep 2018 | JA USA
New Survey by Junior Achievement and AIG Reveals Retirement Plans and Attitudes of U.S. Teens Aged 13-18
Wednesday, 19 Sep 2018 | JA USA
Blended-Learning Experience Teaches Middle School Students Career Concepts
Thursday, 28 Jun 2018 | JA USA
JA of East Central Ohio teens best 14 other student-run companies to score national title
Wednesday, 23 May 2018 | JA USA
Year two of Junior Achievement & EY survey of 13-17-year olds shows how teens' career ambitions, educational priorities and economic outlook have significantly shifted in one year
Thursday, 01 Feb 2018 | JA USA
Volunteers at these organizations provided students with critical mentoring and positive role models
Thursday, 30 Nov 2017 | JA USA
The Hartford and Junior Achievement USA (JA) today announced the launch of JA MyBiz Builder, a fun and engaging online experience that lets teens quickly build a business plan based on their ideas for a startup. Users start out with a quiz activity that results in the summary of a simple business plan.
Thursday, 16 Nov 2017 | JA USA
A new survey from Junior Achievement USA (JA) shows that a majority of teens (54%) plan to do much of their shopping at brick-and-mortar discount stores like Walmart and Target this holiday season. Less than half of teens (46%) said that they would be doing much of their shopping online, while about a third (34%) planned to head out to the shopping malls.
Thursday, 02 Nov 2017 | JA USA
New research conducted by ORC International on behalf of Junior Achievement (JA) and EY shows that nearly nine-in-ten parents (88%) would be extremely or very likely to support their teen's interest in becoming an entrepreneur as an adult, but less than one-in-three teens (30%) demonstrate that same level of enthusiasm for starting a business.
Tuesday, 24 Oct 2017 | JA USA
Today, People's United Community Foundation, the charitable arm of People's United Bank, N.A. (NASDAQ: PBCT), announced it has awarded a $175,000 grant to Junior Achievement USA to promote financial literacy and career readiness amongst students in six states that align with their footprint.
Wednesday, 18 Nov 2015 | JA USA
Junior Achievement USA (JA), the leading youth education nonprofit teaching K-12 students real-world financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work-readiness skills, today unveiled a new online project management training module for teens. Created with the support of the PMI Educational Foundation (PMIEF), the free Web-based module helps them acquire and apply project management knowledge as they simulate managing a fictional community service project.
Monday, 22 Jun 2015 | JA USA
JA USA ® and ALPFA, Inc. today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Washington, D.C.
Sunday, 14 Sep 2014 | JA USA
Institute for Financial Literacy Announces Winners of the 2018 Excellence In Financial Literacy Education (EIFLE) Awards
Tuesday, 02 Sep 2014 | JA USA
Junior Achievement USA ®, in partnership with The Hartford, unveils its reimagined JA Company Program ®, to provide aspiring teen entrepreneurs with the skills and real-world experience to become the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
Thursday, 19 Jun 2014 | JA USA
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Friday, 30 May 2014 | JA USA
Program kicks off with national partnerships with Accion and Junior Achievement to benefit 500 small businesses and 100,000 youth
Monday, 07 Apr 2014 | JA USA
Junior Achievement USA® and The Allstate Foundation survey also indicates more girls are considering different options for higher education due to the rising cost of education
Monday, 22 Jul 2013 | JA USA
Seven Junior Achievement (JA) operations won 2013 MetLife Foundation Entrepreneurial Awards, including grants of $25, 000 each, for outstanding innovation and entrepreneurship.
Tuesday, 11 Jun 2013 | JA USA
Junior Achievement USA ® (JA) announced Edward Grocholski will join the organization as senior vice president of Brand Strategy and Communications, effective Sept. 1. Grocholski was selected from a pool of more than 100 candidates.
Tuesday, 11 Jun 2013 | JA USA
A pair of teenagers from Singapore claimed the top prize in the FedEx Express/Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge (ITC) regional finals, a three-day competition designed to educate and build entrepreneurship and business skills in young people from Asia-Pacific.
Monday, 10 Jun 2013 | JA USA
The New Year is frequently a time to re-evaluate personal financial goals and research from The Allstate Foundation and Junior Achievement USA shows that for America's teens, it might be more pressing than ever before. The Teens and Personal Finance Poll, conducted annually by The Allstate Foundation and Junior Achievement USA, found that the number of teens who report saving at least half of their income declined 28 percent from 2011.
Monday, 10 Jun 2013 | JA USA
Close on the heels of an exciting 2012 NFL season, FedEx is bringing together football and future entrepreneurs to give New Orleans students a big stage to launch a small business. FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), the Official Delivery Service Sponsor of the NFL, is recruiting NFL stars to team up with Junior Achievement (JA) and open a pop-up lemonade stand in the heart of the Super Bowl XLVII Media Center in New Orleans, giving students the opportunity to run their own small business in one of the most highly-trafficked venues of the Super Bowl city.
Monday, 10 Jun 2013 | JA USA
Junior Achievement USA (JA) has received a $1.75 million gift from the KPMG Foundation to redevelop its successful JA Finance Park ® middle school financial literacy curriculum. The grant will be used to revise, design, promote and evaluate the new JA Finance Park, with a goal of more strongly infusing 21st-century learning concepts and techniques. The grant will also support the revision of the simulation technology that will foster student understanding of personal budget and smart money-management practices.
Monday, 10 Jun 2013 | JA USA
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Junior Achievement (JA) today announced Accenture has awarded Junior Achievement with a grant of US$1.1 million to develop a new work readiness program that will enable high school students across the United States to gain the skills necessary to secure employment and build a successful long-term career. During its first year of implementation, the program is expected to reach approximately 85,000 students.
Monday, 10 Jun 2013 | JA USA
Junior Achievement USA ® (JA) and Teach For America today announced a new national partnership. The collaboration will tap into the expertise of both organizations to increase access to Junior Achievement's work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy programs for kindergarten through high school students, with a focus on reaching at-risk youth.
Monday, 10 Jun 2013 | JA USA
According to a new national survey of teens, adults are not the only ones worried about jobs, the economy and education during this presidential election. When asked what they would be concerned with if they could vote, these three issues were top of mind among America's future workforce.
Monday, 10 Jun 2013 | JA USA
Junior Achievement launches its collaboration with AT&T this week to provide students at risk of dropping out of high school with workplace mentoring by AT&T employees.
Monday, 10 Jun 2013 | JA USA
Junior Achievement USA ®(JA) announced Lisa Gillis will join the organization as its first-ever Chief Academic Officer, effective Sept.19. Gillis was selected after a 10-month search and will lead the organization's redevelopment of its proven entrepreneurship, financial literacy and work-readiness programs to include 21st-century learning techniques and technologies.
