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October 1, 2026

2027 Colorado Business Hall of Fame Laureates Announced

The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain are proud to announce the 2027 inductees into the Colorado Business Hall of Fame, representing Colorado’s most distinguished business leaders from the past and present. […]

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September 28, 2026

Ethan Hemming Named President and CEO of Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain

Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA-Rocky Mountain) and Warren Village today announced that Ethan Hemming has been selected as the next President and CEO of JA-Rocky Mountain following a national search conducted by the JA-Rocky Mountain Board […]

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August 26, 2026

2026 JA Volunteer of the Year: Justin Whited

Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA) is proud to recognize Justin Whited as the 2026 JA Volunteer of the Year, honoring his years of dedication to helping students discover their potential, build confidence, and take ownership of […]

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2026 JA Shooting Star of the Year: Jenny McDonnell

Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA) is delighted to acknowledge Jenny McDonnell as the 2026 JA Shooting Star of the Year. For the past five years, Jenny has been bringing JA learning experiences into her classroom, creating […]

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2026 JA Educator of the Year: Sabrina Weber

Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA) is happy to announce Sabrina Weber as the 2026 JA Educator of the Year. For more than 20 years in education, Sabrina has dedicated her career to helping students connect classroom […]

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2026 JA Advocate of the Year: Lindy Dahl

Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA) is honored to celebrate Lindy Dahl as our 2026 JA Advocate of the Year, honoring her longstanding commitment to expanding opportunities for young people and helping them become confident, capable, and […]

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August 24, 2026

Back to School Survey: Teens Believe Schools Do a Good Job Preparing Them for an AI Future, but Still Have Concerns About Job Prospects

A new Junior Achievement survey, with data collection by Ipsos, reveals that six in ten teens (61%) agree with the statement “my school is doing a good job of preparing me for a world being […]

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July 27, 2026

JA USA Recognizes Robin Wise with the 2026 Charles R. Hook Award

Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA-Rocky Mountain) proudly celebrates President & CEO Robin Wise as the recipient of the 2026 Charles R. Hook Award, one of the highest honors presented by Junior Achievement USA (JA USA). Robin […]

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July 8, 2026

Student Caddies Discover What’s Next Beyond the Golf Course

For more than 90 high school students, their summer experience at Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain’s (JA) Free Enterprise Center wasn’t just a field trip. It was a chance to see their future take shape. Caddies from […]

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