JA Workforce with State Farm
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!
2025 Future Bound by Junior Achievement
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
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
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
Teens Want Financial Literacy Education, But Many Schools Don’t Offer It
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...
Junior Achievement of Central Iowa receives a gift from Meta's data center in Altoona, Iowa
Reawakening the American Dream: Homeownership for Generation Z
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...
Grad Nation: If Not College, Then What?
For decades, earning a four-year college degree has been seen as the key to upward mobility. However, rising college costs and increasing student debt are causing many to question the value of a college...
