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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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Teens Want Financial Literacy Education, But Many Schools Don’t Offer It
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy
While the demand for financial literacy education is high among teens, the availability of such courses is disappointingly low. Junior Achievement continues to bridge this gap by offering comprehensive programs that equip students with essential life...
Reawakening the American Dream: Homeownership for Generation Z
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy
For over a century, owning a home has been synonymous with the American Dream. Since the 1890s, when homebuilders first linked homeownership with the promise of prosperity, generations of Americans have aspired to build wealth and create legacies through owning their own homes. However, recent trends reveal significant challenges facing young adults in achieving this...
