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Many Teens Taking Financial Literacy Courses Still Have Knowledge Gaps

September 26, 2025

A recent study of teens ages 13-18 conducted by Junior Achievement and MissionSquare Retirement’s Foundation reveals that more high school…

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Toyota Scholarship Program Gives Students a Chance to Win $7,500

September 19, 2025

At Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA), we provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. We help…

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Teens and the Future of Work

September 12, 2025

According to the McKinsey Global Institute, by 2030, nearly a third of the hours currently worked across the U.S. economy…

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Two Opportunities for Students to Win Money for their Education

September 4, 2025

At Junior Achievement of Arizona, we give students the tools they need to pursue and accomplish their goals. That’s why…

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2025 Start Small, Grow Big New Year’s Contest

August 15, 2025

The UPS Store® is returning to the annual Rose Parade® with the captivating float “Sharing Skills for Success” As the…

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Teens Want Financial Literacy Education, But Many Schools Don’t Offer It

July 10, 2025

As students gear up for the new school year, one critical subject they might miss out on is financial literacy.…

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How Volunteering Positively Impacts Student Mentors

July 3, 2025

For students, volunteering is an activity that often gets overshadowed by academic pressures and the demands of student life. However,…

Gen Z: Not Quite Ready for Primetime

June 26, 2025

Generation Z, defined as 18 to 25-year-olds, is the youngest group entering the workforce en masse. Many factors have collectively…

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2025 Future Bound by Junior Achievement

June 19, 2025

From June 8–11, the brightest young minds in entrepreneurship gathered in Atlanta, Georgia, for the inaugural Future BoundTM by Junior Achievement. This…

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Digital Storytelling Contest Gives Students the Chance to Win Prizes

February 6, 2025

At Junior Achievement of Arizona, we’re committed to helping the next generation succeed in work and life. That’s why we’re…

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Junior Achievement Announces the Launch of Future Bound, a Thought Leadership Event for Teens

January 24, 2025

Junior Achievement USA (JA) recently announced the launch of Future Bound by Junior Achievement, a teen-focused forum inspired by thought…

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Prices Continue to be a Concern for Teen Shoppers this Holiday Season

November 22, 2024

A new survey by Junior Achievement (JA)  shows that more than two-thirds of teens (70%) are concerned about the impact…