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JA Teens & Holiday Spending Reveals More than a Third of Teens Plan to Hit the Malls this Holiday Shopping Season
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Financial Literacy
With the holiday season quickly approaching, there is bound to be stress-aplenty. Yet, this season also provides an opportunity for learning and growth for adults and...
From the Marketing Intern's Perspective
By Anastasia Delices
Work Readiness
Fall Marketing Intern, Anastasia Delices, shares her experience as a JA...
Maryland Royalty Returns to JA BizTown
By Anastasia Delices
Corporate Responsibility
Ten years ago young Caitlyn Stupi stepped into the small city of JA BizTown where she learned the fundamentals of financial education and workforce preparation. However, what she did not know is that later she would be returning to JA -- this time as Miss...
Two Stevenson University Scholars Make Volunteering a Priority
By Anastasia Delices
Community Involvement
While college can place many demands on a students schedule, two Stevenson University students are finding ways to make volunteering at Junior Achievement a fun priority. Kelsey David and Cassidy Kling are both freshman nursing majors at Stevenson University in the Service Scholars...
Shining a Spotlight on American Business Women's Day
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Entrepreneurship
September 22 is American Business Womens Day, a day to honor and reflect on the accomplishments, successes, and contributions of American women and female business owners in the workforce. The day was first celebrated in 1949 by the American Business Womens Association and officially recognized by Congress in the early...
Prepare for JA Finance Park! Teacher Training and Material Request Information Now Available
By Katie Ballance
Financial Literacy
As teachers prepare for the 2019-2020 school year, it's also time to get students up and running on JA Finance Park Virtual.
For classroom teachers who will be teaching the JA Finance Park Virtual curriculum and leading their students through the virtual simulation during the upcoming school year, we've made this go-to-guide for everything educators need to...
Gear Up for JA BizTown! Teacher Training and Material Request Information Available Now
By Katie Ballance
Work Readiness
As teachers prepare for the 2019-2020 school year, it's also time to gear up for students' JA BizTown visit.
For classroom teachers who will be teaching the JA BizTown curriculum and bringing their classes to the JA BizTown simulation during the upcoming school year, we've made this handy guide for everything educators need to...
Back-to-School Tips for Kids and Parents 2019
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Community Involvement
Do you remember counting down the weeks left of summer before the early mornings and staying up late with homework? The majority of students dread going back to school because it's hard to switch their minds from 'fun in the sun' to 'back in the classroom'. Whether your student is starting back at a new school or is just moving into a new classroom, these tips are sure to make their (and your)...
JA Welcomes Back Lene McCollum
By Kristy Memphis
Corporate Responsibility
JA is thrilled to welcome back Lene McCollum to our team!
Lene will serve as the first-ever Director of Partner Engagement. She will focus on engaging existing JA partners and bringing new partner groups to the organization. Additionally, Lene will ensure JA's volunteer experience is...
Top Soft Skills in the 21st Century Workplace
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
City & Guilds CEO, Chris Jones, once said, Unfortunately, some people believe that soft skills arent that important. However, almost every employer Ive ever talked to about this disagrees. In a world where job roles are changing rapidly, soft skills will be one of the few constants When you think about all of the new colleagues you have met over the years, the teams youve worked on, and the...
