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 […]
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 […]
JA Board Member Honored With National Recognition
Ed Nekritz, JA-Rocky Mountain Board Member and current Senior Advisor for Prologis, after serving as the company’s first Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel for almost 30 years, has been honored by Junior Achievement (JA) […]
More than financial connections made through JA
When Joe, a Data Specialist at a credit union, entered Ms. Warren’s middle school classroom, he was eager to help students make meaningful connections with principles of economics and personal finance. Armed with volunteer training […]
Eric Bowler: “JA offers real-world experiences”
JA is proud to name Charles Schwab’s Eric Bowler as the 2023 Advocate of the Year.
Beth King: “Watching young people be so engaged is so rewarding”
Born and raised in Littleton, Beth King attended Columbine High School and then spent 32 years at Lockheed Martin in Engineering and Business Development. Lockheed Martin participated in the Corporate JA Stock Market Challenge and […]
Tom Durkin: “I knew I had to do something”
Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA) is proud to name Tom Durkin as its 2023 Volunteer of the Year.
Volunteers Help Level the Playing Field of Life Practice makes perfect.” – Benjamin Franklin This is a quote we have heard from the time we were little even into adulthood. If you were an athlete, […]
JA on Denver 7’s Mile High Living
JA-Rocky Mountain’s Senior Education Engagement Officer, Jill Hrnicek, was featured on Denver Channel 7’s Mile High Living, discussing all things JA – including the new JA Free Enterprise Center and 2023 Colorado Business Hall of Fame!
