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From Learning to Earning: How Skills Build the Foundation for Economic Growth
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Work Readiness
For today’s students, the journey from learning to earning is more complex than ever before. A rapidly evolving economy shaped by technological innovation, shifting workforce demands, and new career pathways requires more than academic knowledge alone. It requires a strong foundation of skills that can translate into real-world success. We believe that building these skills early is essential not...
A Full Circle Moment: From a JA BizTown Student to a JA Volunteer
By Seherzada Devedzic
Community Involvement
Think back to elementary school and that one field trip you couldn’t stop talking about. For Taylor Hellman, that was JA BizTown, formerly known as Exchange City. What started as a fun day out of the classroom turned into something much...
Turning Vision Into Impact: Marshalltown High School 9.5 Culminating Event with F&G
By Seherzada Devedzic
Community Involvement
At Marshalltown High School’s 9.5 Culminating Event, students showcased the impact of F&G’s investment in 3DE by presenting solutions to a real-world challenge on communicating volunteer benefits. Through collaboration and strategic thinking, they demonstrated confidence, professionalism, and growth, delivering ideas with real impact. F&G’s support has created meaningful opportunities for students...
Inside JA BizTown
By Anna Campos
Community Involvement
Think running a whole town sounds easy? Think again! At JA BizTown, Sim Specialists are the hidden heroes making sure every transaction, every business, and every student experience runs like clockwork. From troubleshooting glitches to cheering on first-time entrepreneurs, our days are anything but ordinary. Come peek behind the curtain and see what it really takes to bring JA BizTown to...
Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders: Junior Achievement and Staples Expand Partnership
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
Preparing students for the future of work takes more than classroom instruction—it takes collaboration between educators, communities, and the business leaders shaping tomorrow’s workforce. That’s why Junior Achievement USA is proud to expand its partnership with Staples to help more students across the country gain access to career-connected learning...
Why Districts Choose 3DE
By Shannon Gerard
Work Readiness
Transform Education with 3DE
3DE helps districts boost student engagement, build real-world skills, and transform schools through a proven, supported launch process. From exploration and co-design to onboarding and phased rollout, 3DE sets teachers, students, and leaders up for long-term...
JA’s Outcomes-Based Strategic Blueprint
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
At Junior Achievement, we believe every student deserves a future filled with choices and opportunities. That belief is the foundation of JA’s outcomes-based strategic blueprint; a clear, intentional approach to education that starts not with programs, but with the outcomes that matter most for students’ long-term...
3DE Partner Spotlight: MARSHALLTOWN Company
By Seherzada Devedzic
Community Involvement
Why We Keep Coming Back: Four Years of Volunteering in the Classroom with JA of Central Iowa
By Lauren Rasmussen
Community Involvement
Volunteering with Junior Achievement in the classroom can start with a simple step—showing up for your child. For our family, that step turned into a meaningful tradition spanning years. From our daughter’s kindergarten class to multiple JA programs, we’ve seen firsthand how sharing real-world experiences sparks students’ confidence, curiosity, and...
Preparing Students for What’s Next: Key Insights from a Recent JA Alumni Survey
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
Our recent survey of Gen Z and Millennial JA alumni demonstrate and reflects the tangible ways JA is helping students prepare...