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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...

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From the Marketing Intern's Perspective

 By Anastasia Delices

Work Readiness

Fall Marketing Intern, Anastasia Delices, shares her experience as a JA...

Caitlyn Stupi poses in JA BizTown

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 student’s 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 Women’s 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 Women’s 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...

Girl getting on bus

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 aren’t that important. However, almost every employer I’ve 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 you’ve worked on, and the...



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