New technology-based JA Business Week projects build teens’ 21st century skills
More than 275 Colorado high school students are attending Junior Achievement (JA) Business Week, presented by Arrow Electronics, Inc., held at Johnson & Wales University in Denver from June 8 to 13. These 9th through […]
Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. received a $16,000 grant from the Sam’s Club Giving Program to support its entrepreneurship programs in 15 local Denver-area classrooms during the 2013/14 school year. The grant was presented in support of the […]
This school year, JA-Rocky Mountain and DIRECTV formed a mutually beneficial and holistic partnership that has already engaged more than 100 DIRECTV employees in making a difference for thousands of local students. Ed Balcerzak, SVP […]
When JA alumni reflect on their experience as a JA student, they most often remember being part of a JA Company Program. This beloved program is still going strong thanks to dedicated volunteers like Andy […]
Energy industry partners with JA to prepare students for high-growth careers
By partnering with energy companies, Junior Achievement (JA) is equipping students with the knowledge required to get and keep a job in this high-growth, high-demand industry. Volunteers from the energy industry share professional experiences with students, […]
Miss Wyoming gives keynote at Northern Colorado/Wyoming JA Inspiration Reception
On Friday, April 11, Miss Wyoming gave a keynote at the JA Inspiration Reception held at the University of Wyoming College of Business. Rebecca Podio spoke passionately and personally about the importance of providing Junior […]
New survey reveals gender gap among teens planning to attend college
Junior Achievement USA® (JA) and The Allstate Foundation’s 2014 Teens & Personal Finance Survey reveals a gender gap among teenagers’ views and habits on budgeting, college plans and future earning power. Junior Achievement USA has […]
“These kids represent our future”
Kris Defnet became interested in volunteering for JA when she saw another volunteer with one of JA’s recognizable kits walking down the hall of her daughter’s school. She realized that becoming a JA volunteer would be a […]
“Business here was always fun”
JA Business Week; it was not what I thought it would be. The first day I was excited because I was ready to be on a college campus for a few days. Despite the hot […]
