Category: News

September 4, 2013

Teens & Careers Infographic

Released today, Junior Achievement (JA) and the ING U.S. Foundation’s 2013 Teens & Careers survey reveals a substantial national year-over-year decline in teens’ interest in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM)...

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Survey Shows 15% National Decline in Teens Interested in STEM & Medical Careers

Released today, Junior Achievement (JA) and the ING U.S. Foundation’s 2013 Teens & Careers survey reveals a substantial national year-over-year decline in teens’ interest in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM)...

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October 24, 2012

Economy and Jobs Are Teens’ Top Concerns This Election

Although they can’t cast their ballots in this year’s presidential election, teens ages 14 to 17 are paying attention to what the candidates are saying—and aren’t saying. A new national...

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October 1, 2012

JA Receives Colorado Top Company Award

Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. (JA) was named Top Company in the nonprofit category by ColoradoBiz Magazine. The Top Company Awards program, now in its 25th year, is widely regarded as...

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August 30, 2012

Beyond the Summer Job: Creating Experiences with Lasting Benefits for Teens

07/06/2012 School is out and summer jobs are in. But are they? Unfortunately, the job market for teens has nearly evaporated in the past decade. Once a time to get...

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