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The JA EFFECT Widening Horizons
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Work Readiness
When she was a child, Socheth McCutcheons family escaped Cambodia, which was under the control of the Khmer Rouge, in search of a better life in the United States. Socheths family settled in Revere, Massachusetts, near Boston. Socheth now serves as a volunteer for Junior Achievement in New Jersey. She feels it is important to pay it forward by being a role model for young people, especially...
Happy Holidays from Junior Achievement of Lincoln
By Toni Rupe
Corporate Responsibility
Why JA? And Why Now? Financial Literacy as a Foundation for a Better Life
Blog from JA USA
By Ed Grocholski
Financial Literacy
At Junior Achievement, we view financial literacy as the other literacy. Just like reading or writing, we all deal with money on a near daily basis. Junior Achievement employs a pathways approach to teaching financial literacy to young people. By pathways, we mean that JA programs are designed to engage students on the subject over multiple grades, from their first days in kindergarten,...
Why JA? And Why Now? A Response to a Changing Work and Career Landscape
Blog from JA USA
By Ed Grocholski
Work Readiness
Junior Achievement's proven programs are shown to inspire and prepare young people for success. Our approach is demonstrated to give students the tools they need to increase their chances of achieving their potential in work, career, and...
YOU Can Make a BIG Impact
By JA Lincoln
Community Involvement
Becoming a classroom volunteer is a simple way to make a real impact in your...
Stock Market Challenge Bigger Than Ever
By JA Lincoln
Community Involvement
This years event will be hosted at Pinnacle Bank Arena this spring, and ALL Nebraska high school teachers are...
JA Lincoln on Record Pace
By JA Lincoln
Community Involvement
JA of Lincoln is currently on pace to have one of the best years in our...
Give the Gift of Inspiration
By JA Lincoln
Community Involvement
Will you celebrate the beginning of the school year by giving the gift of inspiration to a local...
Transitioning to Interactive Learning
By JA Lincoln
Community Involvement
Each lesson will be delivered to students through interactive learning that provides the pillars of the JA...
Volunteer: Only 5 Hours Makes a BIG Difference
By JA Lincoln
Community Involvement
What better time to commit to being a more active part of your...
