Ensuring Every Student Graduates with Meaningful Progress Toward Economic Mobility
In May 2025, Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued an executive order aimed at bridging the gap between academic learning and workforce education and training. The order builds upon recommendations from a state task force, which […]
The value of handshakes and hands-on education
No matter the changes in his life and career, David Haining has always been passionate about education and making a difference with Junior Achievement (JA). Haining went all the way from volunteering with JA at […]
Bastiaan Wolf: “JA should be in every classroom”
Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA) is proud to name Bas Wolf as its 2023 JA Educator of the Year.
Rachel Caliga: “Rather than them dreading work, they are thriving”
Rachel did not plan on being a teacher at first. After realizing the corporate world wasn’t for her, she wanted to coach basketball and figured teaching would be the best path forward. Rachel decided to […]
Merger Announcement: Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain and Economic Literacy Colorado
We are pleased to announce our merger with Economic Literacy Colorado (ELC), effective on September 1, 2024. Our combined organization will operate as Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA-Rocky Mountain) (EIN: 84-0430495); ELC will become a program […]
2022 Volunteer, Educator & Advocate of the Year
Each year, Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA) names one person or organization Volunteer, Educator and Advocate of the Year. The recipient is hand-selected by JA staff members in recognition of their extraordinary breadth of advocacy activities […]
Virtual Programs Provide “Relief” to Teachers
Prairie View Middle School Counselor Melissa Nelson was nervous about preparing her seventh- and eighth-grade students for the 2020 Adams County Commissioners’ Virtual Career Expo held in November. The event provides middle school youth with […]
20-21 JA Program Updates for Teachers
Teachers, join us for an upcoming webinar! We know a lot remains up in the air this coming school year. We’re here to help you! We’ve been working hard to refine Junior Achievement programs to meet […]
Adams 12 Five Star Schools Named JA’s 2020 Advocate of the Year
JA’s Advocate of the Year is presented by TIAA Each year, Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA) names one person or organization Advocate of the Year. The recipient is hand-selected by JA staff members in recognition of […]
