February is best known for Valentine’s Day, but did you know that this month has many other “holidays” including Umbrella Day, National Gum Drop Day, Tell a Fairy Tale Day, and, my personal favorite, National […]
Opportunities for young professionals in making a positive impact
I volunteer with Junior Achievement at South High. While there a few weeks ago, I was reminded of how just getting one extra volunteer to spend one extra hour with the students is so impactful. […]
Partner companies needed to host STEM job shadow experiences
According to the Colorado Department of Labor, at least 20% of all jobs in the state are in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. These occupations include: engineers, software developers, accountants, environmental scientists and […]
Partners in life make dynamic duo in the classroom
For 42 years, Ron and Derenny Weil have done everything together – launched and run successful businesses, traveled the world, raised a family and served the community. Now that they’re retired, their time together includes volunteering […]
It’s 2017! And as the new year beams brightly ahead of us, I’m happily reflecting on the holidays and the many gifts shared with friends and family. Some were practical – socks, kitchen gadgets, boots. […]
Happy Holidays from Junior Achievement
Wishing you a bright and joyful holiday season! And a brilliant and inspiring new year!
Partner companies receive top honor for volunteerism
JA-Rocky Mountain is proud to recognize 23 partner companies that recently received the U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award. Created in 2003 by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, the award recognizes organizations that […]
Volunteer helps JA reach Estes Park students
Professionalism, business savvy, humor, drive, kindness. Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA) volunteers share all sorts of skills, personality traits and experiences when they enter JA classrooms to help young people envision their futures. Dean Belka and […]
AT&T helps JA bring financial experiences to at-risk students
Through its signature philanthropic initiative called AT&T Aspire, AT&T is helping Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, and more than 50 JA areas across the country, reach at-risk students. In addition to the company’s financial support, which totals […]
