The JA Apple Society was created to thank and recognize our amazing classroom volunteers for their dedication to JA’s mission. This exclusive recognition is earned by a steadfast commitment to engaging with students multiple times. […]
7 Financial Literacy Tips for Teenagers
Have you ever taken a class that taught personal finance or financial literacy? Since money management is generally not taught in the school system, your answer is probably no. However, it’s an essential element to […]
JA Director Goes Above & Beyond
Paolo Diaz , director of K-8 programs for Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc., has made it an annual tradition to visit JA USA headquarters in Colorado Springs to take a photo by the signature JA triangle. […]
Junior Achievement Proves Impact
Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. (JA-Rocky Mountain) partners with volunteers and teachers to inspire students to gain the knowledge and skills they need to succeed and our efforts are paying off! JA-Rocky Mountain employs an external […]
“I love working with educators and schools”
As a Horace Mann insurance agent, Jerry Glunz works to build business relationships with schools by sponsoring school activities and educating educators about financial matters. Along the way, Jerry has found time to volunteer with […]
Junior Achievement’s Flagship Program Since 1919. Preparing Teen Entrepreneurs For 2019. Colorado teens will be some of the first in the nation to experience the reimagined JA Company Program. Under the guidance of their teacher […]
JA-Rocky Mountain, Inc. Wins International Award for Excellence & Innovation
Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. (JA-Rocky Mountain) has won a 2014 MetLife Foundation “Sowing the Seeds of Entrepreneurship” Award, representing a grant of $10,000 for outstanding innovation and entrepreneurial approach to program development that enables youth […]
“It only matters where you choose to go!”
When Tonya Mazurek, Vice President, Business Banking Officer at BBVA Compass, was asked to volunteer for BBVA’s semiannual JA in a Day, she eagerly stepped up. “I loved the idea that I could possibly make […]
JA Students Poised for Success
The impact Junior Achievement makes on a student today has been proven to have benefits for a lifetime. A survey of JA alumni found that: 94% report that JA makes them confident about working effectively […]
