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Junior Achievement USA
Non-profit Organizations
Colorado Springs, Colorado 29,799 followers
JA's volunteer-delivered, K-12 grade programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy.
About us
Junior Achievement (JA) empowers young people to own their economic success. Our volunteer-delivered, kindergarten-12th grade programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire students to dream big and reach their potential. Junior Achievement impacted more than 4.4 million U.S. students annually, with the help of more than 150-thousand volunteers. JA students develop the skills they need to succeed at managing money, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. Junior Achievement Enhances Communities There are 102 JA Areas operating across the United States. Through an innovative partnership between the business community, educators and volunteers, these JA Areas help young people connect with relevant learning and the importance of staying in school. JA inspires students to develop competitive skills and confidence. Their success bolsters the local workforce and contributes to economic growth.
- Website
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http://www.ja.org
External link for Junior Achievement USA
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1919
- Specialties
- STEM, Financial Literacy, Personal Finance, Financial Capability, Entrepreneurship, Startups, Career, Work, Employment, Success, Youth, Future of Work, High School, Middle School, Elementary School, Disparity, Opportunity Youth, Future, and Tomorrow
Locations
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Primary
12320 Oracle Blvd
Suite 325
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921, US
Employees at Junior Achievement USA
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Fabio Moioli
Fabio Moioli is an Influencer Executive Search & Leadership Advisor with vast AI Expertise - Spencer Stuart - Forbes Technology Council | Faculty @Harvard BR, SingularityU, PoliMi…
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Alex Sevilla, Ed.D.
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Catherine Milone
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Sandra Lopez
Tech Exec | Fractional CMO & GM | Board Member | Investor
Updates
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Junior Achievement's JA Economics for Success program is seeking partners committed to enhancing financial literacy and career readiness among middle school students. You'll help equip young people with the tools they need to make informed financial decisions and plan for successful careers by partnering with us. Contact your local JA to learn more. #Partnership #FinancialLiteracy #CareerReadiness #JACommunity https://bit.ly/3IXp4n7
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Junior Achievement inspires and prepares young people to succeed in the global economy. Partner with us to help shape future leaders! #GlobalSuccess #Partnership #JACommunity #EmpowerYouth
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Junior Achievement is excited to be part of The UPS Store's Pasadena Tournament of Roses Rose Parade float for a second consecutive year! Read more about it here! https://lnkd.in/gu6kK9w7
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Do you know when a JA student company signed a contract with the U.S. Army to provide pants hangers? A) 1940 B) 1942 C) 1945 In 1945, as the United States committed to the war effort, one JA student company signed a contract with the U.S. Army to produce 10,000 pants hangers. Another JA company started a scrap metal business, while another produced baby incubators, which were in short supply after baby-product companies turned their attention to war production.
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In the Gamerhood: Neo City, the good neighbor deeds of the competitors don't go unrewarded by Jake from State Farm. Congratulations to Chica of Team Rift for earning Junior Achievement USA the final $5000 Good Neighbor Award donation of the season 👏👏👏
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When you ask most adults “the one thing” they wish they learned in school but didn’t, the response typically involves #MoneyManagement or #PersonalFinance. This new thought leadership piece explores what is and isn’t working with #FinancialLiteracy education and Junior Achievement’s approach to preparing the next generation of #FinanciallyCapable adults.
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Earlier this summer, NSU University School’s student company, Sugarware, representing Junior Achievement of South Florida, won the 2024 FedEx Global Possibilities Award. Thank you to FedEx for supporting the young people Junior Achievement serves! https://lnkd.in/g-Qvfi_6
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During two JA Stock Market Challenge events hosted by Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland throughout the year, 1,000 high school students learn how the market works and about career opportunities in finance. Charles Schwab volunteers also benefit from sharing their knowledge and trading expertise with young adults during these fun and exciting live-action competitions. #Schwab4Good