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Students Are Asking, “Why Are We Learning This?” — And That’s a Good Thing

August 28, 2025

If you’ve spent time in a classroom recently, you’ve probably heard a student ask, “Why are we learning this?” At…

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Unlocking the Power of Experiential Learning: Preparing Students for the Future of Work

August 21, 2025

In today’s rapidly evolving workforce, traditional classroom instruction alone is no longer enough. Employers increasingly seek individuals with not just…

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2025 Start Small, Grow Big New Year’s Contest

August 15, 2025

The UPS Store® is returning to the annual Rose Parade® with the captivating float “Sharing Skills for Success” As the…

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Building a Strong Financial Foundation: Equipping Teens for a Brighter Tomorrow

August 7, 2025

Since teens are heading back to school, let’s explore the challenges teens face in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world and…

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Back to School 2025: Are Teens Being Left Behind on AI?

July 31, 2025

As students head back to the classroom this fall, new insights from Junior Achievement reveal a growing disconnect between the…

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JA, Pima JTED, and TFCU Empower Southern AZ Teens through Summer Internship Program

July 23, 2025

For the second consecutive year, Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA), Pima County JTED, and Tucson Federal Credit Union (TFCU) have…

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Building Workplace Culture Through Employee Volunteer Programs

July 17, 2025

The way we work has changed. While employers had been experimenting with remote and hybrid work models for years before…

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Teens Want Financial Literacy Education, But Many Schools Don’t Offer It

July 10, 2025

As students gear up for the new school year, one critical subject they might miss out on is financial literacy.…

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How Volunteering Positively Impacts Student Mentors

July 3, 2025

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

June 26, 2025

Generation Z, defined as 18 to 25-year-olds, is the youngest group entering the workforce en masse. Many factors have collectively…

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2025 Future Bound by Junior Achievement

June 19, 2025

From June 8–11, the brightest young minds in entrepreneurship gathered in Atlanta, Georgia, for the inaugural Future BoundTM by Junior Achievement. This…

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Learning Through Failure

June 12, 2025

Author James Joyce once wrote: “Mistakes are the portals of discovery.” Failure is an everyday part of life, yet it…