JA of Greater Washington
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
JA of Greater Washington
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

Dominion Resources, Inc. commits to continued partnership with JA® of Greater Washington as Home Utilities Storefront partner

Dominion Resources, Inc. commits to continued partnership with JA® of Greater Washington as Home Utilities Storefront partner

Junior Achievement of Greater Washington is proud to announce that Dominion Resources, Inc. (Dominion) has agreed to continue its partnership with JA to serve as the Home Utilities Storefront in JA Finance Park® Fairfax County. 

As the Home Utilities Storefront partner, Dominion has helped thousands of Fairfax County students understand what it takes to power a home and how those costs play a role in their ability to be financially successfully in the future. Thanks to their generosity and continued support of JA®, Dominion will continue to play this important role in the JA Finance Park® experience.

Omega World Travel expands partnership with JA of Greater Washington to serve forthcoming JA Finance Park® in Montgomery County

Omega World Travel expands partnership with JA of Greater Washington to serve forthcoming JA Finance Park® in Montgomery County

Omega World Travel has recently agreed to expand their partnership with Junior Achievement of Greater Washington to serve as the JA Finance Park® Vacation storefront partner in the forthcoming JA Finance Park® Montgomery County, opening in 2018. As the Vacation Storefront partner in Montgomery County, Omega World Travel will show these Montgomery County young people that if they make smart economic choices, they may just be able to afford the vacation of their dreams.

Freedom H.S. students participate in High School Heroes program to give over 300 third graders in VA the JA® experience

Freedom H.S. students participate in High School Heroes program to give over 300 third graders in VA the JA® experience

On Friday, March 11, Freedom High School students participated in their first ever High School Heroes program by teaching Junior Achievement® programs to elementary school students in Virginia. The High School Heroes program allows regional high school students to prepare and volunteer in the classroom at local elementary schools. It is an opportunity for the high school students to practice their leadership and professional presentation skills, while teaching elementary school students critical life skills and serving as role models for them. 

JA Greater Washington Local Partners Honored With U.S. President's Volunteer Service Award At JA Volunteer Summit in NYC

JA Greater Washington Local Partners Honored With U.S. President's Volunteer Service Award At JA Volunteer Summit in NYC

Last week, Junior Achievement® honored two of its dedicated partners, Capital One and Bank of America, with a 2014-2015 U.S. President's Volunteer Service Award. Capital One and Bank of America were two of just 60 organizations nationwide that were chosen for this award. The organizations receiving the awards provided JA® with significant volunteer resources during the 2014-15 school year. The awards were presented at a gala dinner on March 8 in New York City in conjunction with JA®’s quarterly national board of directors meeting.

Greater Washington Futures (February)

Greater Washington Futures (February)

Elizabeth Andrew once said, "Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart." I don't think there could be truer words written about our very own JA® volunteers. 

And, as we gear up to celebrate National Volunteer Week in just a few short weeks, it's important that we here at Junior Achievement® stop to reflect on what role they play in inspiring the next generation with hope for the future.

American Gas: Playing House: Utilities join in a 3-D education effort on energy use at home

American Gas: Playing House: Utilities join in a 3-D education effort on energy use at home

An interactive 3-D house is part of a unique energy education effort sponsored by Washington Gas and Pepco Holdings Inc. to allow students to explore ways in which natural gas and electricity keep important appliances running, room by room.

Corporate Responsibility Magazine: Non-profit youth education program partners with CSR community to serve America’s future leaders

Corporate Responsibility Magazine: Non-profit youth education program partners with CSR community to serve America’s future leaders

Over the course of its 96-year history, Junior Achievement (JA) has made a name for itself as a well-known and reputable non-profit devoted to empowering young people through entrepreneurial, financial and economic education. Through programs in core areas such as work readiness and financial literacy, JA reaches more than 4.6 million students annually with the help of volunteers in inner cities, suburbs, and rural areas. JA’s alumni include Mark Cuban, (entrepreneur and owner of the Dallas Mavericks), YAHOO! CEO Marissa Mayer and ABC news anchor Juju Chang.

Fitzgerald Lake Forest Toyota signs on as Transportation Storefront partner at forthcoming JA Finance Park® Montgomery County

Fitzgerald Lake Forest Toyota signs on as Transportation Storefront partner at forthcoming JA Finance Park® Montgomery County

Fitzgerald Lake Forest Toyota is the latest business to sign on as a JA Finance Park® storefront partner at the forthcoming JA Finance Park® Montgomery County, set to open in 2018.

Fitzgerald Lake Forest Toyota will serve at the Transportation Storefront in JA Finance Park® Montgomery County. Choosing a car is one of students' favorite parts of the JA Finance Park® experience.

DTLR agrees to serve as Clothing Storefront Partner at JA Finance Park® Prince George's County

DTLR agrees to serve as Clothing Storefront Partner at JA Finance Park® Prince George's County

DTLR has officially agreed to join other regional businesses as a partner at JA Finance Park® Prince George’s County in Landover, Maryland.  

DTLR will serve as the Clothing Storefront sponsor at JA Finance Park® Prince George’s County. In this role, DTLR will assist in guiding JA Finance Park® students through the reality of budgeting for their family's clothing needs and inspiring them to find the right balance between needs and wants. 

HESS volunteer bridges language barriers to give student the full JA® experience

HESS volunteer bridges language barriers to give student the full JA® experience

As a sixth grader, it can be easy to feel confused or lost when first exposed to financial concepts such as taxes, interest, budgeting, 401ks, and insurance. After all, these are concepts that many adults struggle to fully wrap the minds around. But imagine being introduced to these topics in a language you are just learning to speak. For one Ridgeview Middle School student, this is exactly the predicament in which he found himself.