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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...
From the Golf Course to the Bowling Alley
By Kristy Memphis
Community Involvement
As Team CohnReznick prepared for their annual JA Bowl-a-Thon, the long-time supporters took to the golf course first to make sure their fundraising efforts were on par.
A week before their JA Bowl-a-Thon date, about 50 golfers hit the green in support of JA kids at Greystone Golf...
JA Summer Camper Turns JA Leader
By Kristy Memphis
Work Readiness
At nine years old, Dontae Smith was an eager summer camper attending JA SUPER Summer Camp for the very first time. Now, Dontae is eighteen years old and a third-year camp counselor a very different experience from being a...
Annapolis Mayors Son Follows in His Dads Footsteps at JA BizTown
By DeJonna Farrar
Work Readiness
JA BizTowns City Hall was abuzz when Mayor Miles Buckley was sworn into office. Citizens cheering, media interviews to schedule and votes to capture, but he knew the big shoes he had to fill taking on this role.
The fifth grader at Annapolis Elementary is also the son of Annapolis Mayor Gavin...
Bloom into Spring While Supporting JA Kids!
By DeJonna Farrar
Community Involvement
Talk about flower power! Were excited to announce that Flowers & Fancies, a local Baltimore florist, will feature a beautifully designed flower arrangement especially for friends and supporters of Junior Achievement of Central Maryland. Through the Blooms 4 A Better Bmore campaign, 50% of every JA flower arrangement sold will be donated back to our...
An Unforgettable Journey
By DeJonna Farrar
Work Readiness
For a fifth grader, JA BizTown is an unforgettable trip, one where students learn how to write a check, where they get their first paycheck, and where they learn how to run a business. Those are just some of the memories Genevieve Stakias...
Open up a world of possibilities with the Save4College State Contribution Program
By Katie Ballance
Financial Literacy
The State of Maryland and Maryland 529 are teaming up to help make it easier for your childs dream of attending college come true. Simply open an Account in the Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer College Investment Plan (also referred to as the Maryland College Investment Plan or MCIP)managed by T. Rowe Pricea leading investment firm since 1937and you could be eligible for a $250 or $500...
Drinks With the CEO Pours a New Strategy of Innovation
By Katie Ballance
Corporate Responsibility
JA Associate Leadership Council members benefited from an impactful and thought-provoking session with gracious host and speaker Think | Stack CEO Chris Sasche. He shared insight into his leadership style and company mission to deliver innovation in the tech...
Severn Entrepreneurs Go Into Business
By Katie Ballance
Entrepreneurship
It's not easy being the new kids on the block, but these entrepreneurs are leading the way at Severn School. Twelve students have been exploring business opportunities since mid-October, creating 4 different ventures between...
5 Minutes with JA's New Team Members
By Katie Ballance
Work Readiness
Our newest JA employees are full steam ahead as the 2018-19 school year rages on, so what better time to catch up with a few new faces at...
