Maryland Royalty Returns to JA BizTown
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
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...
Prepare for JA Finance Park! Teacher Training and Material Request Information Now Available
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
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...
JA Welcomes Back Lene McCollum
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
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
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
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!
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
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...
