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May 30, 2018

JA Bowl-A-Thon Coordinator Finds Unique Way to Impact Future

Serena Valdivia Supporting JA students doesn’t mean that you have to present JA programs in the classroom or volunteer at JA Finance Park. There are many ways to lend your...

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May 1, 2018

Energy Companies Power JA

Colorado energy companies comprise a large portion of JA supporters.  In fact, during the Spring JA Bowl-A-Thon season, several companies are participating in the JA Bowl-A-Thon Energy Challenge, competing to...

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Reaching Rural Students Requires Innovative Partnerships

By Elizabeth Winn,  JA District Director, Northern Colorado & Wyoming JA District Director Elizabeth Winn I’m a product of rural America (and a proud one at that). I grew up...

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April 30, 2018

Chuck Knezevich: A Committed JA Volunteer on the Move

After a career spent in manufacturing, computers and project management, Charles (Chuck) Knezevich now spends much of his free time mentoring young people. In addition to working with high school students through...

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March 29, 2018

President’s Message: A different kind of home opener for the Colorado Rockies this spring

The average household spends 5.5% of their monthly income on entertainment. For those who had the privilege of seeing Hamilton (Woo hoo! I finally got tickets!), that percentage is probably...

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March 28, 2018

JA-Rocky Mountain Board Member Receives National Award for Volunteerism

Allison Kinsley, Steve Kinsley, and Robin Wise at the National Leadership Summit in New York City We are proud to announce that Steve Kinsley, JA-Rocky Mountain board member and president of Kinsley...

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JA Partners Inspire Students and Support Business Values by Sponsoring Curriculum

Students participate in the JA STEM Job Shadow program at ViaWest A high school sophomore from Denver Public Schools enters a corporate office for the first time. She sees how professionals...

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March 27, 2018

New York Life Supports Financial Literacy in Rural Colorado

Rural education in Colorado is facing significant challenges. A primary concern, as noted in Colorado Governor Hickenlooper’s 2018 State of the State address, is the growing shortage of educators in...

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February 28, 2018

Satisfied Volunteers and Employers = Better Outcomes for Students

Last month I joined JA executives from across the U.S. for a think tank on volunteerism from a corporate perspective. Leaders from some of the nation’s most successful and admired...

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