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Homeward Bound: Reawakening the American Dream

June 19, 2024

Since the 1890s, when a group of homebuilders first made the association between the American Dream and owning a home,…

JA Honors Alliance Bank of Arizona with U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award

June 12, 2024

Junior Achievement USA® (JA) recently honored Alliance Bank of Arizona with a bronze level U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award for…

Summer Jobs = Career Readiness

June 5, 2024

Summer is a season often synonymous with relaxation and leisure for many teenagers. However, an increasing number of teens are…

Join Us in Supporting the Next Generation

May 31, 2024

Do you believe better begins now? That everyone deserves a chance? And that failing isn’t something to fear? Do you…

JA Alumni Story: Gio Richmond

May 21, 2024

Some experiences are so valuable that they stick with you no matter how much time has passed. For Gio Richmond,…

Teens and Retirement Perceptions

May 15, 2024

According to the Survey of Consumer Finances, nearly half of U.S. households (46%) report having nothing saved for retirement. While…

If Not College, Then What Comes Next?

May 10, 2024

For decades, the conventional wisdom has been that earning a four-year college degree was an important step in promoting upward…

Unlocking Opportunities: Preparing Teens for an AI Future

April 30, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has swiftly become a driving force reshaping our world. From enhancing educational experiences to revolutionizing industries, its…

Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders with the JA Social Innovation Challenge

April 24, 2024

Junior Achievement of Arizona is thrilled to announce the JA Social Innovation Challenge, a nationwide competition that encourages students to…

JA and Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Foundation Join Forces

April 16, 2024

Junior Achievement (JA) and the Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work® Foundation are excited to continue their partnership for…

The Impact of Junior Achievement on Fi’s Life

April 9, 2024

In a world where the impact of every action matters, volunteering stands out as a powerful means of making a…

Teens and Financial Wellness

April 3, 2024

According to the American Psychological Association (APA), prolonged stress can adversely affect physical and emotional well-being. Other research by the…