State Farm® Awards $20,000 Grant to Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc.
State Farm announced that it has awarded a $20,000 grant to Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. (JA). JA is a nonprofit organization that inspires and prepares young people to embrace free enterprise and succeed in a […]
Professional and Personal Transformation
By Andy Silver, State Farm Agent and JA Volunteer Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. has played an important role in my life as a business owner and volunteer. I first volunteered with JA through a program […]
Man on the Street: Financial Literacy
April is National Financial Literacy Month and we hit the street to talk to parents and teens about credit, budgeting and personal finance. CreditWhat is compound interest? Why is it important to keep your credit […]
Free Programs: How it’s possible
How many times have you heard the phrase “There’s no such thing as a free lunch”? We are taught from an early age to be skeptical of things that seem too good to be true. […]
The Real Volunteer Experience Video
Volunteers embody the heart of Junior Achievement. Our passionate volunteers transform the key concepts of our lessons into a message that inspires and empowers students to believe in themselves, showing them they can make a difference […]
Charles McCarthy found his place in Junior Achievement while talking with a friend, Bob Yager. Bob challenged Charlie with the simple task to “teach the kids.” Bob invited Charlie to be a guest presenter for […]
2015 Colorado Business Hall of Fame Photo Gallery
A record number of attendees paid tribute to Colorado’s distinguished business leaders at the unforgettable 26th annual Colorado Business Hall of Fame held on January 29 at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center. […]
Alumna Returns to Former School District to Inspire the Next Generation
Sara Lucio started volunteering for Junior Achievement though a service learning project with the University of Colorado-Denver. The project turned into a passion after Sara shared her story with the students and heard their stories […]
Casell Randle’s first experience as a business leader was in high school. His JA Company Program business, Sweets R Us, sold pastries and other food items to fellow students. The experience sparked an interest in […]
