JA Tackling Teens’ Growing Distrust of Corporate America
Just 17 percent of Americans believe business executives have a high level of honesty and ethical standards, according to a recent Gallup poll, a decline of three percentage points from one year ago. At the […]
Community Partner J.E. Dunn Builds Camaraderie, a Playhouse, and More for JA
Above: Employees of J.E. Dunn regularly volunteer in JA classrooms and at JA Finance Park, presented by Transamerica. Above photos taken prior to the pandemic. Junior Achievement is fortunate to have the support of community […]
How Young Is Too Young to Talk About Money?
JA and TIAA tackle the taboo subject of talking about money with kids Talking about finances can feel a bit taboo, but money is everywhere in our lives and impacts our families and goals. With […]
Alumna Credits JA with Launching Her College Career
University of Denver student Janeth Mancha learned of Junior Achievement as an elementary student when her older brother talked about his experience in JA. “Back when I was in third grade, I made the commitment […]
Summit Aims to Inspire Teens to Innovate
The Colorado Business Hall of Fame Summit will stream live on Tuesday, February 9, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Teens, teachers, classrooms, and adults alike are invited to participate. REGISTER Teens interested in running their own business someday […]
Virtual Programs Provide “Relief” to Teachers
Prairie View Middle School Counselor Melissa Nelson was nervous about preparing her seventh- and eighth-grade students for the 2020 Adams County Commissioners’ Virtual Career Expo held in November. The event provides middle school youth with […]
Alumnus Gains Career Direction from JA
Chase Ferdinandsen is a vice president and financial consultant with Charles Schwab in Lone Tree, Colorado. Back in the ninth grade in Evergreen, Colorado, like most students, he had little exposure to the finance world. […]
Survey: Majority of U.S. Teens Believe People are Paid Less based on Race, Ethnicity, or Gender
A new survey of 1,004 teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research company ENGINE Insights shows that a majority (61%) believes that people in our society are paid less based on race, ethnicity, or […]
Colorado Business Hall of Fame Laureates To Be Highlighted on Rocky Mountain PBS
The Colorado Business Hall of Fame pays tribute to the state’s most distinguished business leaders and raises $500,000 annually to support JA-Rocky Mountain and Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce programs. Laureates are selected for their […]
