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Inside the 2025 JA Rising Women Workshop
By Seherzada Devedzic
Community Involvement
This summer, over 30 motivated young women joined the 2025 JA Rising Women Workshop, presented by Starbucks, for a powerful day of inspiration and growth. Through keynote speeches, breakout sessions, and a dynamic panel of female leaders, participants gained valuable insights into high-growth careers, authentic confidence, and professional...
Back to School: Are Teens Being Left Behind on AI?
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
As students head back to the classroom this fall, new insights from Junior Achievement reveal a growing disconnect between the skills today’s teens need and what they’re learning in school. In a recent national survey conducted by Big Village for Junior Achievement, 64% of teens (ages 13–17) said they are not using AI as a learning tool at school. This comes at a time when AI is rapidly reshaping...
Empowering Futures: Thank You to the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services
By Seherzada Devedzic
Community Involvement
This school year, Junior Achievement of Central Iowa proudly recognized the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services as our 2024–2025 Company of the Year for their incredible support of youth education. Their generous investment made it possible to deliver over 645 K–5 classroom kits and fully underwrite five days of JA BizTown In-A-Day summer...
Unlocking the Power of Experiential Learning: Preparing Students for the Future of Work
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Work Readiness
In today’s rapidly evolving workforce, traditional classroom instruction alone is no longer enough. Employers increasingly seek individuals with not just technical knowledge, but also adaptability, critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving skills. This is where experiential learning steps in, and why Junior Achievement (JA) plays a vital role in reshaping how young people...
JA Workforce with State Farm
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Work Readiness
Starting a career can be daunting, especially when faced with crucial decisions and additional challenges such as growing up in foster care, single parenting, or other significant life hurdles. In these situations, support becomes even more...
Welcome Karina Hernandez and Kaitlyn Peters to the 3DE Junior Achievement Team!
By Seherzada Devedzic
Community Involvement
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2025 Future Bound by Junior Achievement
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Entrepreneurship
From June 8–11, the brightest young minds in entrepreneurship gathered in Atlanta, Georgia, for the inaugural Future BoundTM by Junior Achievement. This dynamic event brought together high school students from across the United States to showcase their innovative projects, demonstrate business acumen, and compete for national recognition for their outstanding achievements. A true celebration of...
Top 5 Skills Every Young Entrepreneur Should Build Now
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Entrepreneurship
Whether you're dreaming of starting your own business or just want to think more like a boss, building the right skill set is key. From navigating challenges to managing money, the most successful entrepreneurs are constantly learning, adapting, and...
Building a Strong Financial Foundation: Equipping Teens for a Brighter Tomorrow
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Financial Literacy
In honor of Financial Literacy Month, we explore the challenges teens face in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world and emphasize the vital role financial education plays in shaping a more secure and promising...
3DE, JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT'S INNOVATIVE HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL, LAUNCHES IN CENTRAL IOWA THANKS TO A $250,000 DONATION FROM F&G
By Jenna Hull
Work Readiness
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