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Navigating a Blue Christmas: How Rising Prices Impact Teen Holiday Spending
It’s that time of year again where the holiday season is upon us. However, for many teenagers, it seems that…
Empowering the Future: Junior Achievement and Financial Planning
Imagine you live in a quiet suburban town, content with where you are today and rarely concerned about the future.…
Social Media Influencers Inspiring Teens to Consider Starting a Business
A new survey by Junior Achievement USA and EY shows that three-in-four teens (76%) would be likely to consider becoming…
JA Helps Students Start the School Year Off Right
Back to school season is officially here! While some kids enjoy heading back to school to learn about their favorite…
JA Programs for the Future Workforce
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
With threats of a recession looming over 2023 many employers are upping their efforts to get workers back in the…
Why Career Exploration Needs to Start Much Sooner for Students
What did you want to be growing up? What was your “dream job,” and did you end up pursuing it? Did…
21-22 Alumni Survey Report
OVERVIEW These are the findings of an Ipsos poll conducted between June 13-15, 2022. For this survey, a sample of…
JA Impacts Boys & Girls Club Students with Summer Learning Programs
Just because school is out doesn’t mean the learning stops! At JA, we are reaching thousands of Arizona students this…
2022 JA Teens & Personal Finance Survey
Introduction Junior Achievement USA and Citizens collaborated on a survey to better understand teens’ perspectives on rising education costs, as…
What it Means to Be a Leader: A JA Perspective
“Trusting, empathetic and supportive — each is fundamental to empowering a team to succeed.” Katherine Cecala, President of Junior Achievement…
JA Day Makes an Impact at Bethune Elementary
In November 2021, Bethune Elementary hosted a JA Day for their students. JA volunteers came into the classrooms and provided…