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JA Helps Students Start the School Year Off Right

August 4, 2023

Back to school season is officially here! While some kids enjoy heading back to school to learn about their favorite…

JA Alumni Story: Val Van Vianen

July 8, 2023

“JA gives kids the understanding of the global world and how it’s run.” Val’s story paints the picture of the…

JA Becomes a Founding Member of the Arizona Coalition for Career Readiness

June 23, 2023

We’re proud to announce that JA is a founding member of the Arizona Coalition for Career Readiness (ACCR)! This coalition…

JA Programs for the Future Workforce

June 8, 2023

The next generation of students will shape the future of our community. That’s why it’s so important to teach them…

Why The Future of Work is Flexible

March 1, 2023

With threats of a recession looming over 2023 many employers are upping their efforts to get workers back in the…

The JA Effect – Widening Horizons

February 10, 2023

By sharing my history and my present, it lets younger people know what’s possible.” -Socheth McCutcheon When she was a…

JA Through the Eyes of an Intern

January 5, 2023

Hey! My name is Abby, and I was JA of Arizona’s first official marketing intern. “Oh, what? So you went…

JA Alumni Story: Maggie Farry

December 30, 2022

Maggie may have only been a 5th grader when she was introduced to JA, but it was quickly evident that…

Why Career Exploration Needs to Start Much Sooner for Students

December 15, 2022

What did you want to be growing up? What was your “dream job,” and did you end up pursuing it?  Did…

JA Alumni Story: Vijay Kapur

October 26, 2022

“There are few things [in life] where you can learn and have fun at the same time – JA BizTown…

21-22 Alumni Survey Report

September 23, 2022

OVERVIEW These are the findings of an Ipsos poll conducted between June 13-15, 2022. For this survey, a sample of…

JA Alumni Story: John Fung

September 16, 2022

“JA taught me that if I set my mind to it, I can achieve anything.” From JA student to board…