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Students Are Asking, “Why Are We Learning This?” — And That’s a Good Thing
If you’ve spent time in a classroom recently, you’ve probably heard a student ask, “Why are we learning this?” At…
Unlocking the Power of Experiential Learning: Preparing Students for the Future of Work
In today’s rapidly evolving workforce, traditional classroom instruction alone is no longer enough. Employers increasingly seek individuals with not just…
2025 Start Small, Grow Big New Year’s Contest
The UPS Store® is returning to the annual Rose Parade® with the captivating float “Sharing Skills for Success” As the…
Building a Strong Financial Foundation: Equipping Teens for a Brighter Tomorrow
Since teens are heading back to school, let’s explore the challenges teens face in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world and…
Back to School 2025: Are Teens Being Left Behind on AI?
As students head back to the classroom this fall, new insights from Junior Achievement reveal a growing disconnect between the…
JA, Pima JTED, and TFCU Empower Southern AZ Teens through Summer Internship Program
For the second consecutive year, Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA), Pima County JTED, and Tucson Federal Credit Union (TFCU) have…
Building Workplace Culture Through Employee Volunteer Programs
The way we work has changed. While employers had been experimenting with remote and hybrid work models for years before…
Teens Want Financial Literacy Education, But Many Schools Don’t Offer It
As students gear up for the new school year, one critical subject they might miss out on is financial literacy.…
How Volunteering Positively Impacts Student Mentors
For students, volunteering is an activity that often gets overshadowed by academic pressures and the demands of student life. However,…
Gen Z: Not Quite Ready for Primetime
Generation Z, defined as 18 to 25-year-olds, is the youngest group entering the workforce en masse. Many factors have collectively…
2025 Future Bound by Junior Achievement
From June 8–11, the brightest young minds in entrepreneurship gathered in Atlanta, Georgia, for the inaugural Future BoundTM by Junior Achievement. This…
Learning Through Failure
Author James Joyce once wrote: “Mistakes are the portals of discovery.” Failure is an everyday part of life, yet it…