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2022 JA Teens & Personal Finance Survey
Introduction Junior Achievement USA and Citizens collaborated on a survey to better understand teens’ perspectives on rising education costs, as…
What it Means to Be a Leader: A JA Perspective
“Trusting, empathetic and supportive — each is fundamental to empowering a team to succeed.” Katherine Cecala, President of Junior Achievement…
JA Alumni Story: Carol Cunningham
“I encourage the next generation to participate in JA to learn business skills you aren’t otherwise exposed to.” Carol Cunningham…
JA Day Makes an Impact at Bethune Elementary
In November 2021, Bethune Elementary hosted a JA Day for their students. JA volunteers came into the classrooms and provided…
The Importance of Career Readiness
Denise Ottenheimer is the CTE Marketing and DECA advisor for Centennial High School, and long-time partner of Junior Achievement. As…
JA Alumni Story: Jessica Hibbetts
In 2009, Jessica Hibbetts was attending the 6th grade in Peoria, AZ, when she got an opportunity that would make…
2021 JA Teens Back-to-School Survey: Hopes, Dreams, and Challenges for a Different School Year
A Challenging School Year Ahead The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic goes beyond the disruptions students experienced during the 2020-21…
JA Receives Funding for 90,000 Students
The pandemic has brought on many challenges and changes for students, educators, and the nonprofits who seek to serve them.…
JA Alum: Todd LaPorte
Todd LaPorte, CEO of HonorHealth, is helping to lead the COVID-19 efforts in our community. We are proud to say he’s…
JA: A Model of Resilience
When faced with a challenge, it is often difficult to adapt quickly. And as the challenges of the pandemic spread…
Thunderbirds Charities Grant $50,000 to Junior Achievement Arizona
Tempe, Ariz. (June 21, 2021) – Thunderbirds Charities has granted $50,000 to Junior Achievement Arizona (JA) to support JA Biz Town…
TEP Empowers JA Arizona
Customers can join us in helping local students build a more secure financial future. Through the TEP Gives program, TEP…