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Inflation, Scarcity, and Teachable Moments
Blog from JA USA
By Jack E. Kosakowski, President & CEO of Junior Achievement USA
Financial Literacy
Most Americans under the age of 40 are experiencing something they havent before; inflation. With the exception of a brief period at the beginning of the Great Recession in 2008, inflation has been restrained for nearly four decades. That means prices rising at a pronounced rate in a short amount of time is a new experience for many Millennials and members of Generation...
Why JA?
By Amanda Coburn
Community Involvement
As we all reflect on what were thankful for this season, we hear from JAs new Director of Strategic Partnerships, Amanda Coburn, on why she joined JA and what it means to...
Educator Spotlight of the Month: November 2021
By Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana
Corporate Responsibility
Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana gives a spotlight to a local educator every month by publishing an in-depth interview about their JA...
D-Patrick Honda Helping Kids Supports Junior Achievements Mission
By Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana
Community Involvement
D-Patrick Honda has selected Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana as their October 2021 Honda Helping Kids Charity Partner!
Junior Achievements mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. JA Programs teach students about financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work and career readiness. Supporters like D-Patrick Honda Helping Kids are essential in...
Educator Spotlight of the Month: October 2021
By Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana
Corporate Responsibility
Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana gives a spotlight to a local educator every month by publishing an in-depth interview about their JA...
JA Volunteers of the Year
By Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana has awarded three Volunteers of the Year and one Educator of the Year. JA is thrilled to recognize each volunteer's dedication to #InspireTomorrows in the Southwestern Indiana...
Educator Spotlight of the Month: September 2021
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...
Why Work Needs Meaning
Blog from JA USA
By Jack E Kosakowski
Corporate Responsibility
Much has been made in recent months about The Great Resignation, the tendency of young workers, primarily Millennials and Generation Z, to quit their jobs to pursue higher-paying, higher growth...
The Payoff Behind Time Management
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
From the start of life, we learn how to prioritize daily events. From waking up to dinner time to bedtime, we become accustomed to routines. Time management, or what some may say personal management, follows the same guidelines, only we adjust our day to fit the non-routine elements better. While this soft skill benefits children of all ages in their learning, it has the long-term impact of...
Qualities and Skills that Transfer to Entrepreneurial Success
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Entrepreneurship
Every parent wants their child to succeed. To find their "niche" where their personality and skills will pay off in the long run. Fortunately, there is a professional space that is full of possibility and innovation for...
