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Education for What’s Next: Powering Economic Mobility
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
What’s next? It’s the question on everyone’s mind. Technologies we’ve never seen before are reshaping the world in ways we never imagined. Jobs people rely on today may not exist...
Where Education Meets Opportunity: 3DE Summit Recap
By Andrea Bocook
Community Involvement
In this recap of the National 3DE Summit in Atlanta, Andrea, JA of Central Iowa's 3DE Senior Director, shares reflections from an inspiring introduction to 3DE during their first days with Junior Achievement of Central Iowa. Celebrating 3DE’s 10-year anniversary, the summit highlighted the power of real-world learning, strong partnerships, and collaboration. From connecting with educators and...
Where Classroom Learning Meets the Real World
By Seherzada Devedzic
Community Involvement
This blog post, written by Dr. Shauna Smith, Executive Director of Educational Services at Marshalltown Community School District, highlights how 3DE by Junior Achievement is bringing real-world business learning into classrooms and preparing students for success in college, careers, and...
Inside peek: 3DE culminating Event
By Seherzada Devedzic
Work Readiness
Big things are happening in Marshalltown! This month, Marshalltown High School, home to Central Iowa’s first 3DE High School, hosted its very first Culminating Event, marking an exciting milestone for students and educators alike.
Students wrapped up the 9.2 case challenge with local partner Mechdyne Corporation, tasked with answering: “Which organization should Mechdyne collaborate with to...
When Your Stocks Win, Students Can Too
By Kelly Flynn, Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Prospective Value Partners
Community Involvement
Donating appreciated securities is a strategic, tax-smart way to make an even greater impact at Junior Achievement of Central Iowa. By giving stocks that have grown in value, you can avoid capital gains taxes while maximizing the value of your gift, helping JA provide students with access to opportunity filled...
The ROI of Investing in Youth: Why Economic Mobility is a Community Imperative
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
When we talk about “return on investment,” our minds often jump to balance sheets, bottom lines, and quarterly reports. But what if the greatest ROI isn’t financial in the short term but social, economic, and generational in the long...
Lunch & Learn: Get your team ready for JA Finance Park
By Seherzada Devedzic
Community Involvement
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Celebrating 9 Years of Leadership
By Seherzada Devedzic
Corporate Responsibility
This month, Junior Achievement of Central Iowa is proud to celebrate nine incredible years of leadership under our President, Ryan...
Gen Z's Career Confidence vs. Future Challenges: What Today’s Teens Really Think About Work, AI, and Education
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Work Readiness
As American teens stand on the brink of adulthood, they're navigating a rapidly changing world — one shaped by artificial intelligence, shifting views on higher education, and increasing financial pressure. But according to new research from Junior Achievement USA and Citizens, despite these mounting challenges, today’s teens are still remarkably optimistic about the...
Empowering Futures: Powering Possibilities with MidAmerican
By Seherzada Devedzic
Corporate Responsibility
MidAmerican Energy is a long-standing partner of Junior Achievement of Central Iowa, supporting students through sponsorship of a JA BizTown storefront, serving as Lead JA Here to Career sponsor, and providing vital volunteer engagement, 49 employees guided 1,500+ students last year alone. Their impact is further strengthened by leadership, with Tim Grabinski serving on the JA Board since 2012 and...
