Deb: “JA enabled me to present something every child needs to be taught”
In January 1997, I was given the honor and privilege to teach a Junior Achievement program to a kindergarten class at Molholm Elementary in Lakewood. This was their first year participating in JA programming, and […]
Jill Valentine: “JA helped my student realize her true passion”
A senior student from the JA High School Heroes program recently shared an exciting decision. She has chosen to pursue a career as a first-grade teacher! Initially, she participated in our early education program at […]
JA Volunteer Returns to Same Teacher’s Class for 23 Years
In 1998, Junior Achievement connected three individuals whose lives have never been the same since. Angela Burmeister, a JA staff member at the time, made presentations about volunteering at Tom Cordova and Todd Campbell’s workplaces. […]
April Proclaimed as Financial Literacy Month in Colorado
In celebration of the importance of financial education in shaping the future of our community’s youth, Colorado Governor Jared Polis officially proclaimed this April as Financial Literacy Month in the State of Colorado. JA-Rocky Mountain […]
Miles Erickson: “JA not only helps students, but empowers teachers”
During my years of teaching budgeting, one experience stands out. As I walked around the class of the teacher’s room I was working in for the day, checking in on the students’ progress, I noticed […]
Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain and Chick-fil-A Announce Partnership
Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA) and Chick-fil-A have announced a three-year partnership agreement. Local Chick-fil-A restaurants will become the official “Dining Out” sponsor of both Metro Denver JA Finance Parks, presented by Transamerica, providing $150,000 of […]
Camryn B: “I’ve witnessed life-changing moments through JA”
Having benefited from incredible mentors throughout my youth, I always envisioned myself in education, making a similar impact. Though I initially pursued teaching high school science, I soon realized it wasn’t the right fit. Instead, […]
Jeff Edoff and Melissa Britton: “JA’s programs and people are amazing!”
Volunteers are a vital part of Junior Achievement’s mission. They inspire our community’s youth, prepare future leaders, and set an example for the next generation by sharing their personal stories and experiences. Beal Bank USA’s […]
A Storyteller at Heart: Mark Wynne
Mark Wynne’s knack for storytelling and relating JA’s career and financial concepts to students and their educational journeys have made Mark a popular face in classrooms and JA Finance Park, presented by Transamerica. “The students […]
