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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'...
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...
Helping Your Child Choose a Career Path
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
"What is your future plan?". This is every high schoolers' (and college students') nightmare. At this point in their life, they know what makes them happy, what subjects in school they do well in, and want to have a successful future. A 17 or 18-year-old high school student is expected to have most of their future planned out despite experiencing adult life firsthand. Typically, this is where the...
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...
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...
Meet Our Superstar Volunteer Individuals - National Volunteer Week 2020 Edition!
By Katie Ballance
Community Involvement
As we continue to celebrate National Volunteer Week, we are featuring the individuals who make our mission work! These outstanding JA volunteers went above and beyond for our students and schools this past...
JA Takes Entrepreneurial Learning Virtually!
By Katie Ballance
Entrepreneurship
In response to the current COVID-19 crisis, Junior Achievement of Central Maryland will bring the JA Company Program to our students at...
Meet Our Superstar Volunteer Companies - National Volunteer Week 2020 Edition!
By Katie Ballance
Community Involvement
This week, we are celebrating our outstanding JA volunteers! These are the companies who have went above and beyond for our students and schools this past year. Trust us when we say it wasn't an easy...
