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Teens, Careers, and Higher Education

September 20, 2024

In recent years, the emergence of the “skills economy” has changed how professional development and success are measured. Instead of…

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JA’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

August 23, 2024

Junior Achievement (JA) is committed to ensuring Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is at the center of everything we…

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Survey Finds Most Teens Would Take a Financial Literacy Course if Offered

August 6, 2024

As students head back to school, a class that may not be available to them is one focused on personal…

The 2024 Junior Achievement National Student Leadership Summit

July 3, 2024

Every year in June, the brightest young minds in entrepreneurship gather to showcase their innovative projects and business acumen at…

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,…

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…

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…

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…