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JA Receives $50,000 Grant from Chick-fil-A
We are thrilled to announce that Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA) has been named the recipient of a $50,000 grant…
JA’s Southern District Director Paloma Santiago Receives Excellence Award
Congrats to our Southern District Director, Paloma Santiago, on receiving the Greater Tucson Leadership Alumni Excellence Award as part of the…
Prices Continue to be a Concern for Teen Shoppers this Holiday Season
A new survey by Junior Achievement (JA) shows that more than two-thirds of teens (70%) are concerned about the impact…
Teen Entrepreneurs Likely to Use AI Instead of Hiring Employees
A new survey by Junior Achievement (JA) shows that nearly half of teens (47%) interested in starting a business as…
The Disengaged Youth Dilemma
The Challenge Currently, one in eight young people between the ages of 16 and 24 in the United States are…
The Need for Financial Literacy Education
“What’s the one thing you wish you learned in school?” That’s a question many Americans answer with “personal finance,” “how…
JA Volunteer Story: Ebony Wimbish
Can you imagine how nostalgic it’d be to revisit your old elementary school and see the places you used to…
Eat at Marco’s Pizza to Support JA With Every Slice
Did you know you can help prepare AZ kids for success by enjoying pizza? We are excited to announce a…
Toyota Scholarship Program Accepting Applications Until October 31st
At Junior Achievement of Arizona, we empower the next generation to succeed by giving students the tools they need to…
Teens, Careers, and Higher Education
In recent years, the emergence of the “skills economy” has changed how professional development and success are measured. Instead of…
Essay Writing Contest Gives Students the Chance to Finance their Futures
At Junior Achievement of Arizona, we’re committed to giving students the knowledge and skills they need to make smart academic,…
JA Welcomes Two New Board Members in Southern Arizona
Junior Achievement of Arizona is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Acuña and Stella Rodriguez to the Southern Arizona…