Grace Schebler: “At JA, I can make the impact I had been looking for all along”
Teaching is more than just a job. It is a mix of roles and responsibilities that extend far beyond the classroom. I became a teacher to make a difference, but like many others, I eventually stepped […]
Local High School Students to Participate in National JA Competition
Teenage entrepreneurs from local Denver high schools are headed to Atlanta, where they will compete against other student teams across the U.S. at Future Bound by JA, a summit-style event introducing teen entrepreneurs to real-world […]
New Education Requirements Will Help Colorado’s Students Be More Financially Literate
Colorado Governor Jared Polis recently signed HB25-1192: Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement into law. With this signing, Colorado becomes the 28th state to mandate personal finance education. HB25-1192 requires students to successfully complete a course that incorporates […]
Olga Erahonok: “The level of student engagement through JA was remarkable”
Our class from the DCSD Bridge Program in Parker had an absolutely outstanding experience at the Daniels Fund JA Dream Accelerator! The educational and interactive format was truly exceptional, providing our students with a fantastic […]
Shawn Barker: “I am proud to witness firsthand the incredible things that JA has delivered”
My earliest memories of Junior Achievement’s programs were as a 3rd grader sitting in the local bank office where my mom worked, and sitting in with the middle school and high school kids who were […]
Amy Sherman: “JA’s pillars are core to my own career purpose”
At a young age, I had the opportunity to surround myself with business owners and community leaders and learn from them. These leaders supported and encouraged me to be the professional woman I am today, […]
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. […]
