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More Teens are Participating in Financial ...

42% of teens are “terrified” they won’t have enough money for the future

Washington D.C. – A new study of teens ages 13-18 conducted by Junior Achievement and MissionSquare Retirement's Foundation reveals that more high school students are being offered financial literacy courses, yet significant knowledge gaps in the curriculum must be filled to help the nation’s youth prepare for their futures.

More Teens are Participating in Financial Literacy Courses, but Gaps in Learning Evident, According to New Survey
JA of Greater Washington
Celebrating the Best in Business: the 2024 ...

$1.6M raised, 800 guests and four new Laureates

Yesterday, the Washington Business Hall of Fame – Greater Washington's signature lifetime achievement award in business – welcomed its 2024 class of Laureates during a gala held at The Anthem. The Washington Business Hall of Fame (Hall of Fame) recognizes the achievements of Greater Washington’s most accomplished leaders and celebrates their impact on the local economy, surrounding communities, and overall quality of life. 

Celebrating the Best in Business: the 2024 Washington Business Hall of Fame
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Dr. Monica Goldson Appointed as President and ...

Board Search Committee Selects Respected Educator Following National Search, Making History as the First Black Woman to Hold the Role. 

Dr. Monica Goldson Appointed as President and CEO of Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, Ushering in a New Era of Leadership

Huff Post: The Changing Role of Technology in Entrepreneurship Education: A Case Study on the Junior Achievement® Company Program

Huff Post: The Changing Role of Technology in Entrepreneurship Education: A Case Study on the Junior Achievement® Company Program

Mission-driven organizations were first popularized as a term in the early 2000s, but have recently gained even more momentum and popularity as consumers begin to demand that the companies and organizations they support act in socially responsible ways.

However, in those few short years, the sector has both expanded and changed dramatically. In education in particular, mission-driven organizations have begun to feel some tension as the students they often reach out to prefer screens to paper, styluses to pencils, swiping to flipping a page. Junior Achievement, the Colorado Spring, Colorado-based nonprofit organization that aims to "inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy," has in fact, however, taken this potential strain in stride. 

Forbes: Mentorship is Key to Career Success for Young Professionals

Forbes: Mentorship is Key to Career Success for Young Professionals

A recent article in Forbes written by Chris Myers, Cofounder and CEO of BodeTree, accentuates the invaluable role a mentor can play in shaping a young professionals future. In the article, Myers notes the many benefits mentorship can offer, from both personal and professional guidance, to business opportunities, leads and connections.

Baltimore Sun: Giving kids a realistic career path

Baltimore Sun: Giving kids a realistic career path

You've heard the question dozens of times: "What do you want to be when you grow up?"

Children living in poverty have few ideas and even fewer role models to point the way. "Doctor, lawyer, nurse or sports star" are the usual answers.

Sports star?

Of the 18,300 NCAA men playing basketball in 2013, just 47, or 1.2 percent of all players, were drafted into the pros, according the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The odds aren't much better for football players with roughly 71,000 NCAA players vying for just 255 professional jobs, or for baseball players where 6.8 percent of the 3,976 participants make the big leagues.

Greater Washington Futures (January)

Greater Washington Futures (January)

There's no doubt that our economy continues to become increasingly more complex. Business is changing to keep pace with demand and competition, and employers are in need of a workforce that is well-equipped to evolve to meet changing needs and circumstances. While uncertainty can be challenging, 2010 Junior Achievement Essay Competition winner Adam Middleton said it best: "There is reason for hope, as the Greater Washington business community can learn from the minds of tomorrow... how this country will once again be the dominant global power."

Small Business Majority: Scientific Opinion Poll shows Millennials identify student debt, retirement savings as barriers to entrepreneurship

Small Business Majority: Scientific Opinion Poll shows Millennials identify student debt, retirement savings as barriers to entrepreneurship

A scientific opinion poll just released shows the majority of millennials (ages 18-34) who own a business or would like to start one at some point say student debt and lack of a retirement savings plan are barriers to entrepreneurship.

Goodwill of Greater Washington confirms additional partnership at future JA Finance Park® in Montgomery County

Goodwill of Greater Washington confirms additional partnership at future JA Finance Park® in Montgomery County

Goodwill of Greater Washington, recently signed on as the JA Finance Park® Clothing storefront partner in the forthcoming JA Finance Park® Montgomery County, opening in the fall of 2017. As the Clothing Storefront partner in JA Finance Park® Montgomery County, Goodwill of Greater Washington will play an instrumental role in guiding JA Finance Park® graduates through the reality of budgeting for their family's clothing and inspiring them to find the right balance between needs and wants. 

Junior Achievement of Greater Washington Announces Montgomery County Advisory Council to Lead Fundraising/Volunteer Efforts Around New JA Finance Park® Facility

Junior Achievement of Greater Washington Announces Montgomery County Advisory Council to Lead Fundraising/Volunteer Efforts Around New JA Finance Park® Facility

Today, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington announced the formation and membership of the JA Finance Park® Montgomery County Advisory Council to lead engagement and fundraising efforts to support the construction and operations of JA Finance Park® Montgomery County. 

Junior Achievement and Voya Financial® Launch JA Influencer, a Free Online Resource for Educators

Junior Achievement and Voya Financial® Launch JA Influencer, a Free Online Resource for Educators

Junior Achievement unveiled a brand new online resource that allows teachers, school counselors, and parents to help high school students better understand the finer points of financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. The resource, JA Influencer, is part of JA®’s ongoing effort to empower young people to own their economic success and has been made available through a generous grant from Voya Financial®. 

42 States Reporting Entrepreneurial Education Requirements, More than Doubling from 19 in 2009

42 States Reporting Entrepreneurial Education Requirements, More than Doubling from 19 in 2009

A new study from Junior Achievement USA (JA) shows that 42 states now have K-12 standards, guidelines or proficiencies in entrepreneurial education, up from 19 in 2009.* Additionally, the number of states requiring entrepreneurship education courses offered in high school has risen from five to 18 over the same period. JA, which conducted a review of state requirements, released the report as part of National Entrepreneurship Month, which occurs in November.

JA Worldwide CEO on the Future of Education in an Uncertain World

JA Worldwide CEO on the Future of Education in an Uncertain World

Later today, at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, an esteemed panel will discuss the future of education—specifically, how the world can educate young people to deal with the uncertainties ahead and take ownership of their futures.