The JA Stock Market Challenge, presented by Bank of America, is an innovative, interactive, high-tech event where students experience two months of simulated trading condensed into two hours of excitement. The frenetic atmosphere ensures urgent […]
True learning comes from doing. JA Finance Park, presented by Transamerica, gives middle and high school students the opportunity to make the same financial decisions adults make each month. By providing students with a dynamic, […]
JA Supporter Demonstrates the Power of Long-term Giving
It began as a challenge from a friend, and more than a year later Brian Florey continues to support Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain. “Back when the ice bucket challenge was happening for ALS, a good friend […]
Right now, your in-box and social media accounts are probably overflowing with opportunities for you take action, join now, hurry in, or sign up today. Now, imagine this magnified by 1,000 and you have a […]
What does it mean to be work ready?
“Work” and “ready” are simple words that should be easy to define yet there is a vexing problem facing American businesses: today’s graduating students lack basic workplace skills and are unprepared to participate in a […]
JA & Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Name 2016 Colorado Business Hall of Fame Laureates
Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the 2016 inductees into the Colorado Business Hall of Fame, representing Colorado’s most distinguished business leaders from the past and […]
JA held its first ever Trap Tournament on Oct. 2, 2015 at the Longmeadow Game Resort and Event Center in Wiggins, CO. Eleven teams participated in this unique fundraiser. Congratulations to the first place team […]
Building on Colorado’s entrepreneurial legacy
As the city basks in the success of another tremendous Denver Startup Week, it is evident that an entrepreneurial spirit is part of our identity as Coloradoans. Our state was built by resilient pioneers who […]
JA opens the door for students
While JA’s mission centers on teaching financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship to as many students as possible, there is a concentrated effort to reach low income students in our communities. During the 2014/15 school year, 46% of the […]
