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JA Receives $50,000 Grant from Chick-fil-A

January 17, 2025

We are thrilled to announce that Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA) has been named the recipient of a $50,000 grant…

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JA’s Southern District Director Paloma Santiago Receives Excellence Award

January 3, 2025

Congrats to our Southern District Director, Paloma Santiago, on receiving the Greater Tucson Leadership Alumni Excellence Award as part of the…

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Prices Continue to be a Concern for Teen Shoppers this Holiday Season

November 22, 2024

A new survey by Junior Achievement (JA)  shows that more than two-thirds of teens (70%) are concerned about the impact…

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Teen Entrepreneurs Likely to Use AI Instead of Hiring Employees

November 15, 2024

A new survey by Junior Achievement (JA) shows that nearly half of teens (47%) interested in starting a business as…

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The Disengaged Youth Dilemma

November 1, 2024

The Challenge Currently, one in eight young people between the ages of 16 and 24 in the United States are…

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The Need for Financial Literacy Education

October 23, 2024

“What’s the one thing you wish you learned in school?” That’s a question many Americans answer with “personal finance,” “how…

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JA Volunteer Story: Ebony Wimbish

October 16, 2024

Can you imagine how nostalgic it’d be to revisit your old elementary school and see the places you used to…

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Eat at Marco’s Pizza to Support JA With Every Slice

October 12, 2024

Did you know you can help prepare AZ kids for success by enjoying pizza? We are excited to announce a…

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Toyota Scholarship Program Accepting Applications Until October 31st

September 28, 2024

At Junior Achievement of Arizona, we empower the next generation to succeed by giving students the tools they need to…

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Teens, Careers, and Higher Education

September 20, 2024

In recent years, the emergence of the “skills economy” has changed how professional development and success are measured. Instead of…

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Essay Writing Contest Gives Students the Chance to Finance their Futures

September 13, 2024

At Junior Achievement of Arizona, we’re committed to giving students the knowledge and skills they need to make smart academic,…

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JA Welcomes Two New Board Members in Southern Arizona

September 6, 2024

Junior Achievement of Arizona is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Acuña and Stella Rodriguez to the Southern Arizona…