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Why Work Needs Meaning
Blog from JA USA
By Jack E. Kosakowski
Corporate Responsibility
Much has been made in recent months about “The Great Resignation,” the tendency of young workers, primarily Millennials and Generation Z, to quit their jobs to pursue higher-paying, higher growth...
The Payoff Behind Time Management
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
From the start of life, we learn how to prioritize daily events. From waking up to dinner time to bedtime, we become accustomed to routines. Time management, or what some may say “personal management,” follows the same guidelines, only we adjust our day to fit the non-routine elements better. While this soft skill benefits children of all ages in their learning, it has the long-term impact of...
Qualities and Skills that Transfer to Entrepreneurial Success
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Entrepreneurship
Every parent wants their child to succeed. To find their "niche" where their personality and skills will pay off in the long run. Fortunately, there is a professional space that is full of possibility and innovation for...
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'...
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...
JA BizTown is Going Virtual!
By Katie Ballance
Financial Literacy
Does your school usually participate in the on-site simulation at JA BizTown, but can't this year? Or have you wanted your child(ren) to have the opportunity to participate in JA BizTown, but your school does not participate in the program? Either way, JA BizTown Adventures is for...
JA Finance Park Teacher Training and Material Request Information Now Available for 2020-2021 School Year
By Katie Ballance
Financial Literacy
As schools prepare to start the 2020 - 2021 school year needing more virtual resources than ever before, we have made it even easier to use JA Finance Park curriculum for distance...
JA Finance Park Teacher Training and Material Request Information Now Available for 2020-2021 School Year (COPY_1661865451731)
By Katie Ballance
Financial Literacy
As schools prepare to start the 2020 - 2021 school year needing more virtual resources than ever before, we have made it even easier to use JA Finance Park curriculum for distance...
Give Them the Freedom to Unlock Their Future
By Katie Ballance
Community Involvement
The State of Maryland and Maryland 529 are teaming up to help make it easier for your child’s dream of attending college come...
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...
