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Back-to-School with JA: The Year Ahead

Back-to-School with JA: The Year Ahead

In March of 2020, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington became one of thousands of organizations across the world that had to make a quick and intense early-pandemic pivot to continue our mission. And pivot we did: we are proud to say that our all-virtual efforts were a success, allowing us to deliver the programs that offer our students the access and opportunities that set them up for success in life after high school.

Junior Achievement Launches JA Finance Park Virtual® To Help Teens Better Understand Financial Concepts

Junior Achievement Launches JA Finance Park Virtual® To Help Teens Better Understand Financial Concepts

Junior Achievement, with the support of Discover, is announcing the launch of JA Finance Park Virtual®. The program is designed to help middle and high school students better understand how to manage money by assigning them simulated life-scenarios and challenging them to successfully manage their finances.

The Connection Newspapers: The ABC of Kids and Money

The Connection Newspapers: The ABC of Kids and Money

In an age when paying one’s mortgage can be done from a smartphone, money smarts is an important part of navigating life. From saving to buy the latest video game to learning how to budget an allowance, financial literacy is one of the most important lessons for children, say financial experts.

STATE OF MARYLAND’S LT. GOVERNOR AND COMMUNITY LEADERS CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING OF MARYLAND’S SECOND FINANCIAL LITERACY SUPERCENTER, JA FINANCE PARK® IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY 

STATE OF MARYLAND’S LT. GOVERNOR AND COMMUNITY LEADERS CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING OF MARYLAND’S SECOND FINANCIAL LITERACY SUPERCENTER, JA FINANCE PARK® IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY 

Partnership between Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, Montgomery County Public Schools, and Capital One Delivers Digital, High-Impact Financial Literacy Program to Every Montgomery County 7th Grader

JA awarded $20,000 from the Comcast Foundation for Communications Storefront Partnership at JA Finance Park Prince George's County

JA awarded $20,000 from the Comcast Foundation for Communications Storefront Partnership at JA Finance Park Prince George's County

The Comcast Foundation recently announced that it has awarded $265,000 in grants to 16 nonprofit organizations across the Washington, D.C. metro area in 2017. The grants help grow the impact of programs aimed at expanding digital literacy, promoting service and mentoring tomorrow’s leaders.

Junior Achievement of Greater Washington is among the many local organizations that are making a significant difference in the community and were supported by the Comcast Foundation this year. Comcast is dedicated to working with organizations like JA to shape the future of the areas its employees, customers and friends and families live in.

ITEPS Partners With JA as Conference Room Sponsor at Forthcoming JA Finance Park Montgomery County

ITEPS Partners With JA as Conference Room Sponsor at Forthcoming JA Finance Park Montgomery County

JA is pleased to announce that Innovative Training, Events, and Professional Solutions, LLC (ITEPS) is the newest partner at Junior Achievement of Greater Washington’s forthcoming JA Finance Park Montgomery Counter, partnering as the conference room sponsor. 

Marymount University Teams Up With Junior Achievement To Teach The Value Of A College Education

Marymount University Teams Up With Junior Achievement To Teach The Value Of A College Education

The school year is in full swing in Fairfax County, and Marymount University has teamed up with Junior Achievement of Greater Washington to educate middle schoolers about the value of a college education. Marymount is the Education Storefront partner at JA Finance Park in Fairfax County.

Pepco and Washington Gas Join Forces to Expand Partnership with JA of Greater Washington

Pepco and Washington Gas Join Forces to Expand Partnership with JA of Greater Washington

Pepco and Washington Gas have joined forces to expand their partnership with Junior Achievement of Greater Washington. 

In addition to serving as the Home Utilities Storefront Partner at JA Finance Park® Prince George’s County, Pepco and Washington Gas will now do the same at JA's forthcoming JA Finance Park in Montgomery County.