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The JA EFFECT – Widening Horizons
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Work Readiness
When she was a child, Socheth McCutcheon’s family escaped Cambodia, which was under the control of the Khmer Rouge, in search of a better life in the United States. Socheth’s family settled in Revere, Massachusetts, near Boston. Socheth now serves as a volunteer for Junior Achievement in New Jersey. She feels it is important to “pay it forward” by being a role model for young people, especially...
Why JA? And Why Now? Financial Literacy as a Foundation for a Better Life
Blog from JA USA
By Ed Grocholski
Financial Literacy
At Junior Achievement, we view financial literacy as “the other literacy.” Just like reading or writing, we all deal with money on a near daily basis. Junior Achievement employs a pathways approach to teaching financial literacy to young people. By “pathways,” we mean that JA programs are designed to engage students on the subject over multiple grades, from their first days in kindergarten,...
Meet JA's Director of Strategy & Student Impact
By Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana
Community Involvement
As the JA Team grows, JA is eager for the community to welcome and get to know Chrissy Ash, JA Director of Strategy & Student Impact. Welcome to the team,...
Why JA? And Why Now? A Response to a Changing Work and Career Landscape
Blog from JA USA
By Ed Grocholski
Work Readiness
Junior Achievement’s proven programs are shown to inspire and prepare young people for success. Our approach is demonstrated to give students the tools they need to increase their chances of achieving their potential in work, career, and...
JA Staff Spotlight: Wendy Hunter
By Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana
Corporate Responsibility
Hi! My name is Wendy Hunter and I am Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana's Regional Impact...
2022 Back-to-School Survey: One-Third of Teens Say Rising Cost of School Supplies a Concern
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy
According to a new survey by Junior Achievement USA, a third of teens (33%) say that their parents or guardians are concerned about the cost of back-to-school supplies this...
JA National Student Leadership Summit 2022
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Entrepreneurship
In June of 2022, 15 of Junior Achievement’s top student companies came to the Nation’s Capital to compete in the 2022 Junior Achievement National Student...
JA Welcomes Crystal Reutter, Development Manager
By Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana
Corporate Responsibility
Hi! My name is Crystal Reutter and I’m the new Development Manager at Junior Achievement of Southwestern...
Educator Spotlight of the Month: April 2022
By Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana gives a spotlight to a local educator every month by publishing an in-depth interview about their JA...
JA Volunteer Spotlight: Tina Heichelbech
By Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana spotlights a local volunteer through an in-depth interview to showcase the true value a JA Volunteer provides to the local...
