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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…
Vote for JA to Win the Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards Grant
Junior Achievement of Arizona is a regional finalist for the 2025 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards grant! Follow the steps below…
JA Alumni Story: Dodie Rawlings-Toth
“I use the skills I learned through JA daily.” Dodie Rawlings-Toth is an Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase, so she…
Survey Finds Most Teens Would Take a Financial Literacy Course if Offered
As students head back to school, a class that may not be available to them is one focused on personal…
Chrisie Ballard Wins JA’s Top Volunteerism Leadership Award
Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA) recently chose Chrisie Ballard from among more than one hundred thousand U.S. volunteers as one…
JA Receives $20,000 Grant from U.S. Bank Foundation
We’re excited to announce that Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA) has received a $20,000 grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation.…
The 2024 Junior Achievement National Student Leadership Summit
Every year in June, the brightest young minds in entrepreneurship gather to showcase their innovative projects and business acumen at…