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JA Engage- Central Iowa's Volunteer Portal
By JA of Central Iowa
Community Involvement
Become a mentor for K-12 students. We have a great tutorial video especially for you, read on to learn more! Junior Achievement provides volunteers with training that is simple and relatable; programs that are engaging and fun; and a classroom full of eager kids ready to learn from you! As a Junior Achievement volunteer, you will inspire kids to achieve a more fulfilling career and life by...
Why JA? And Why Now? A Response to a Changing Work and Career Landscape
Blog from JA USA
By Ed Grocholski
Work Readiness
Junior Achievements proven programs are shown to inspire and prepare young people for success. Our approach is demonstrated to give students the tools they need to increase their chances of achieving their potential in work, career, and...
Student Ambassador Program JA of Central Iowa
By JA of Central Iowa
Work Readiness
In an effort to highlight amazing JA students in our territory and deepen the connection to the student impact and experience, JA of Central Iowa is implementing a Student Ambassador Program. The intent of this program is to showcase the leadership and work preparedness that JA programming instills by providing a platform for selected students to apply their knowledge, skills and abilities on...
2022 Back-to-School Survey: One-Third of Teens Say Rising Cost of School Supplies a Concern
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy
According to a new survey by Junior Achievement USA, a third of teens (33%) say that their parents or guardians are concerned about the cost of back-to-school supplies this...
JA National Student Leadership Summit 2022
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Entrepreneurship
In June of 2022, 15 of Junior Achievements top student companies came to the Nations Capital to compete in the 2022 Junior Achievement National Student...
Des Moines Public Schools- 2022 JA School District of the Year!
By JA of Central Iowa
Financial Literacy
Des Moines Public Schools are being recognized as one of the annual JA Partners of Impact Honorees Presented by...
JA Emerging Leaders Board
By JA of Central Iowa
Community Involvement
The Junior Achievement Emerging Leaders Board is committed to advance JA of Central Iowa through generating support among Central Iowas young business leaders. The EL Board assists with that mission by having its members actively support the Junior Achievement organization. The JAELB will be responsible for the development of future community events, development projects, marketing, volunteer...
JA Connect
By JA of Central Iowa
Financial Literacy
JA Connect | Learning Pathways
Discover the dos and donts of running a business
Work like a boss and kickstart your career
Take control of your financial...
JA Inspire- A Powerful Career Exploration Event
By JA of Central Iowa
Work Readiness
A powerful career exploration event for middle and high school students!
Junior Achievement of Central Iowa is excited to announce a new program for middle and high schools called JA Inspire Virtual Career Fair! This program provides schools and students with 6 month access to a virtual career fair platform where companies from across our 55 county territory and 16 career clusters will create...
10 Million Reasons for Work and Career Readiness Education
Blog from JA USA
By Jack E. Kosakowski, President & CEO of Junior Achievement USA
Corporate Responsibility
Recently, and for the first time, the number of job openings in the United States exceeded 10 million, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary (JOLTS) Report. At the same time, there are more than 7 million who are eligible to work but who are...
