Wednesday, 29 Nov 2023 | JA USA
Junior Achievement students run simulated city in BizTown
Thursday, 09 Feb 2023 | JA USA
Towson, Md. - Five BCPS students are among the "18 Under 18" students to be honored by Junior
Achievement of Central Maryland, in partnership with Baltimore magazine. The inaugural award
program is designed to highlight youth, ages 5 to 18, from Anne Arundel, Carroll, Baltimore, and
Harford counties and Baltimore City, who are future leaders, change makers, and innovators.
Thursday, 09 Feb 2023 | JA USA
Mindgrub Technologies has announced that Junior Achievement of Central Maryland will serve as the 3rd Annual Mindgrub Classic non-profit partner. The tournament will take place on Monday, May 22nd at the Eagles Nest Golf and Country Club. This event brings together local executives and community members to network and have fun while supporting this years partnership with Junior Achievement of Central Maryland (JA).
Wednesday, 04 Jan 2023 | JA USA
More than 200 educators, state officials and students joined Junior Achievement (JA) of Central Maryland to celebrate the grand opening of its new Youth Workforce and Innovation Center in Baltimore.
Wednesday, 05 May 2021 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of Central Maryland and the Maryland Department of Education Division of Career and College Readiness are partnering on a three-week program this summer designed to retain and motivate up to 200 high school students considered special or non-traditional to complete their career and technical education.
Monday, 23 Dec 2019 | JA USA
Bmore CoLabs is a donated collaborative space led by nonprofits to focus on entrepreneurship and financial wellness. The space also includes a children's room designed in collaboration with JA.
Sunday, 16 Jun 2019 | JA USA
Kim Fabian, Senior Vice President of JACMD, talks about when and how to teach kids about finances.
Monday, 15 Apr 2019 | JA USA
Under Armour Teammates mentor JA Entrepreneurs at UA House
Wednesday, 03 Apr 2019 | JA USA
Wells Fargo donates $175,000 for the new storefront, called Wells Fargo Community Center.
Thursday, 28 Mar 2019 | JA USA
Jeff Rives, President and CEO at East West Sign Group, is now named a member of JA's Board of Directors.
Wednesday, 27 Mar 2019 | JA USA
JACMD holds the 5th annual Leading Ladies event.
Monday, 25 Mar 2019 | JA USA
"Building Your Dream Team," is the theme for JACMD annual Leading Ladies Program.
Friday, 15 Feb 2019 | JA USA
JA Board Member Monica Mitchell moves Lillie May Carroll Jackson Middle School for girls to Baltimore City.
Thursday, 07 Feb 2019 | JA USA
NewTown and Pikesville High students learn first hand about the engineering industry with Stanley Black and Decker Towson.
Sunday, 03 Feb 2019 | JA USA
Howard Bank recognizes JACMD for a positive outstanding impact in the community.
Wednesday, 16 Jan 2019 | JA USA
Elementary school students exeperience adulting for a day with JA BizTown.
Monday, 07 Jan 2019 | JA USA
The Baltimore Business Journal features JA's largest single-day event in JACMD history, JA Inspire.
Wednesday, 12 Dec 2018 | JA USA
JA Company Program at Sever gets students thinking like entrepreneurs as they create new ventures to serve the local community.
Thursday, 25 Oct 2018 | JA USA
JA starts a new web platform aimed at providing students a list of potential career interest.
Monday, 10 Sep 2018 | JA USA
JA creates newly position and brings Paige McFeely on board as special events manager.
Tuesday, 28 Aug 2018 | JA USA
JA President and CEO Jennifer Bodensiek joins the the Governor's Workforce Development Board.
Monday, 20 Aug 2018 | JA USA
Snowball City, a JA student company, sparked entrepreneurial ingenuity and a hands-on experience for young budding entrepreneurs.
Tuesday, 14 Aug 2018 | JA USA
The Women's Giving Circle of Howard County extends their support to JA Rising Women of Howard County.
Thursday, 19 Jul 2018 | JA USA
See the current investment WGC has made in JA Rising Women of Howard County, currently in it's fourth year of funding.
Monday, 16 Apr 2018 | JA USA
In this edition of the JA Edge, see how JA students are leading the way and sparking important finanical conversations during Financial Literacy Month.
Thursday, 19 Oct 2017 | JA USA
It's that time again! As our students head to school, they've been busing over the summer running their own businesses and learning key skills to market their future plans. See what they've accomplished and meet a new JA staff member in the latest JA Edge edition.
Saturday, 09 Sep 2017 | JA USA
Meet the "Rising Stars" of the unique JA program that empowers a new generation of female entrepreneurs.
Tuesday, 01 Aug 2017 | JA USA
This was one for the record books! We wrapped a stellar 2016-17 school year while reaching more students than ever in Central Maryland.
Wednesday, 26 Jul 2017 | JA USA
JA volunteer and Allegis Group executive Rachel Russell joins the organization in a new role.
Monday, 26 Jun 2017 | JA USA
JA Summer Camp registration ends Friday, June 16.
Tuesday, 13 Jun 2017 | JA USA
Tom Sadowski, the vice chancellor for economic development with the University System of Maryland, will serve as JA Board Chairman.
Thursday, 08 Jun 2017 | JA USA
The Baltimore Sun's 2017 Business and Civic Hall of Fame honored the career achievements of leaders throughout Maryland. JA students shined on the stage as they were presented with a $20,000 donation to JA!
Tuesday, 06 Jun 2017 | JA USA
Constellation selected JA as one of eight local charities to receive donations as part of 2017 Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS Championship.
Thursday, 01 Jun 2017 | JA USA
JA Leading Ladies has inspired a new wave of future leaders. See how her future is our future.
Tuesday, 30 May 2017 | JA USA
Mark your calendar for this unique event that you don't want to miss!
Wednesday, 17 May 2017 | JA USA
The first-ever JA Company of the Year Expo crowns a winner and wraps up a successful year of JA Rising Women.
Wednesday, 03 May 2017 | JA USA
Robin McKinney of the Maryland CASH Campaign highlighted how JA can help students save in the long run.
Monday, 01 May 2017 | JA USA
JA Student Company takes top honors and students across the region dive into STEM-based careers.
Monday, 24 Apr 2017 | JA USA
See how JA is inspiring the future through mentors and career paths in this edition of the JA Edge.
Monday, 17 Apr 2017 | JA USA
For a limited time only, reduced admission! Register your camper for JA BizTown Summer Venture now!
Monday, 17 Apr 2017 | JA USA
Surveys of kids 7-10 years old and their parents demonstrate the need for personal finance education early and often.
Monday, 03 Apr 2017 | JA USA
Calling all golf enthusiasts! Volunteer with JA on the green at the 2017 Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, MD on July 11 - 16, 2017.
Thursday, 30 Mar 2017 | JA USA
Join JA for dinner at Fogo de Chao and proceeds from each meal support JA kids!
Monday, 20 Mar 2017 | JA USA
Mentor the next generation and see JA students and educators shine!
Monday, 13 Mar 2017 | JA USA
Party with a Purpose! Bring your team, select a date, and score a strike for JA kids!
Wednesday, 08 Mar 2017 | JA USA
Rachel Russell, Executive Director, Corporate Strategy and Marketing at Allegis Group is featured for her work with JA.
Monday, 06 Mar 2017 | JA USA
JA is featured in the "Delta Salutes" section of the March issue of Delta Sky Magazine.
Monday, 27 Feb 2017 | JA USA
Inc. Magazine listed JA in its article "Nine Organizations Are Turning Kids Into Entrepreneurs." Given the largest space to JA, Inc. calls us "the granddaddy of youth entrepreneurship" and discusses our cutting-edge school-within-a-school concept called JA Academy.
Friday, 24 Feb 2017 | JA USA
Mentor the next generation, Chick-fil-A joins JA BizTown and more all in this month's JA Edge!
Wednesday, 22 Feb 2017 | JA USA
Get to know Nick Anderson, JA's new Director of Entrepreneurial Experiences.
Tuesday, 21 Feb 2017 | JA USA
Dr. Sonja Santelises brings her almost 30-year career in teaching and student achievement to JA's Board of Directors.
Tuesday, 21 Feb 2017 | JA USA
Through volunteers and support, local students visited JA BizTown and connected classroom learning with real-world application of a global economy.
Monday, 13 Feb 2017 | JA USA
Mike Morton, a partner at Deloitte & Touche joins JA's Board of Directors.
Thursday, 09 Feb 2017 | JA USA
JA receives $57,500 from The Allstate Foundation to support JA programming.
Tuesday, 07 Feb 2017 | JA USA
Kim O'Brien, Claim Field Director at Allstate Insurance brings her experience to JA's boardroom.
Thursday, 02 Feb 2017 | JA USA
Dragon Digital Radio's HoCo Journal podcast sits with Hina Naseem, Regional Director of Anne Arundel, Frederick and Howard Counties, to discuss the importance of JA programs for local students.
Monday, 30 Jan 2017 | JA USA
We kicked off 2017 with a strong start. We've received recent press about our programs, it's JA Alumni Month, and we continue to see JA students soar!
Monday, 23 Jan 2017 | JA USA
JA announces the addition of Kathleen Getz to the board. She is the dean at the Sellinger School of Business and Management at Loyola University, Maryland.
Thursday, 12 Jan 2017 | JA USA
Board Chair Billy Yerman discusses new JA initiatives and partnerships to benefit Central Maryland youth.
Wednesday, 11 Jan 2017 | JA USA
JA's VP of Strategic Partnerships, Kaitlin Bowman, joins the third class of Towson University's Professional Leadership Program for Women. The program provides hands-on practical learning and coaching in a supportive environment.
Tuesday, 03 Jan 2017 | JA USA
Junior Achievement Alumni in the U.S. and Maryland attain higher levels of education, income, and entrepreneurship through JA programming.
Friday, 30 Dec 2016 | JA USA
It may be the end of 2016, but JA programs are in full effect throughout Central Maryland.
Tuesday, 27 Dec 2016 | JA USA
Senior Vice President Kim Fabian discusses the entrepreneurial and adventurous attitude of millennialsthose born between 1980 and 1995and how JA's programs support and guide their ambitious dreams.
Monday, 19 Dec 2016 | JA USA
Can you help JA kids succeed? Volunteers are a crucial component to a successful day in JA BizTown and we could you use your support to assist students in the month of January.
Thursday, 15 Dec 2016 | JA USA
JA and American Honda Finance Corporation teamed up to help promote teen financial literacy. The interview features JA USA President/CEO, Jack Kosakowski.
Monday, 05 Dec 2016 | JA USA
Howard County High School girls are rising to the entrepreneurial challenge through the growth of JA's Rising Women program.
Wednesday, 30 Nov 2016 | JA USA
JA's Newsletter gets a new look as we recap our newest event, JA Office Warriors, and highlight JA's impact on students and their future successes.
Tuesday, 29 Nov 2016 | JA USA
Bill Atkinson, a partner of 212 Communications, joins JA's Board of Directors.
Monday, 14 Nov 2016 | JA USA
Kim O'Brien, Claim Field Director at Allstate Insurance and new JA Board Member, dives into her relationship with JA and the impact it has had on her.
Friday, 11 Nov 2016 | JA USA
Junior Achievement USA conducted a survey of more than 700 JA Alumni to better understand the impact JA has had on the lives of the more than 100 million people who have gone through Junior Achievement programs since the organization's founding in 1919. The JA Alumni were asked about a variety of topics, including educational attainment, career satisfaction, financial capability, income levels, and business ownership.
Wednesday, 02 Nov 2016 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of Central Maryland welcomes Kaitlin Aprill as office manager.
Monday, 31 Oct 2016 | JA USA
Harvard University's Global Education Innovation Initiative highlighted JA Finance Park for its innovative curriculum and pedagogical practices related to 21 st century skills in financial literacy education.
Monday, 26 Sep 2016 | JA USA
Katie Ballance joins the JA of Central Maryland team as the new marketing director.
Tuesday, 13 Sep 2016 | JA USA
Board Chair Billy Yerman discusses JA's impact on students through hands-on experience.
Tuesday, 30 Aug 2016 | JA USA
Through various JA programs, SC&H Group has supported students in and out of the classroom.
Thursday, 04 Aug 2016 | JA USA
The University System of Maryland is turning to JA and other key partners to increase education and career opportunities for Baltimore students.
Saturday, 16 Jan 2016 | JA USA
JA calls on community partners to join in its vision to expose students to future careers and prepare them for success in the workplace.
