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Student Disengagement Crisis: How 3DE is Rewriting the Script
Gen Z students are sending a clear message: school isn’t working for them. According to a recent Gallup poll, less…
Many Teens Taking Financial Literacy Courses Still Have Knowledge Gaps
A recent study of teens ages 13-18 conducted by Junior Achievement and MissionSquare Retirement’s Foundation reveals that more high school…
Teens and the Future of Work
According to the McKinsey Global Institute, by 2030, nearly a third of the hours currently worked across the U.S. economy…
Students Are Asking, “Why Are We Learning This?” — And That’s a Good Thing
If you’ve spent time in a classroom recently, you’ve probably heard a student ask, “Why are we learning this?” At…
Unlocking the Power of Experiential Learning: Preparing Students for the Future of Work
In today’s rapidly evolving workforce, traditional classroom instruction alone is no longer enough. Employers increasingly seek individuals with not just…
Building a Strong Financial Foundation: Equipping Teens for a Brighter Tomorrow
Since teens are heading back to school, let’s explore the challenges teens face in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world and…
Back to School 2025: Are Teens Being Left Behind on AI?
As students head back to the classroom this fall, new insights from Junior Achievement reveal a growing disconnect between the…
JA, Pima JTED, and TFCU Empower Southern AZ Teens through Summer Internship Program
For the second consecutive year, Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA), Pima County JTED, and Tucson Federal Credit Union (TFCU) have…
Building Workplace Culture Through Employee Volunteer Programs
The way we work has changed. While employers had been experimenting with remote and hybrid work models for years before…
Teens Want Financial Literacy Education, But Many Schools Don’t Offer It
As students gear up for the new school year, one critical subject they might miss out on is financial literacy.…
How Volunteering Positively Impacts Student Mentors
For students, volunteering is an activity that often gets overshadowed by academic pressures and the demands of student life. However,…
2025 Future Bound by Junior Achievement
From June 8–11, the brightest young minds in entrepreneurship gathered in Atlanta, Georgia, for the inaugural Future BoundTM by Junior Achievement. This…