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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 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…

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…

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 Impacts Boys & Girls Club Students with Summer Learning Programs

July 6, 2022

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

April 4, 2022

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

February 28, 2022

“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

January 21, 2022

In November 2021, Bethune Elementary hosted a JA Day for their students. JA volunteers came into the classrooms and provided…

2021 JA Teens Back-to-School Survey: Hopes, Dreams, and Challenges for a Different School Year

September 9, 2021

A Challenging School Year Ahead The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic goes beyond the disruptions students experienced during the 2020-21…

JA Impact Through a Volunteer’s Eyes

December 31, 2020

Recently one of our JA volunteers shared her experience teaching virtual JA lessons. Many wonder if the impact or experience…

A More Equitable Future

October 22, 2020

Junior Achievement is committed to helping young people erase the lines that divide and create a more equitable and just…