Eight JA Student-Startups Sell Products at Trade Show

JA of Greater Washington

February 1, 2020

Entrepreneurship

Eight JA Student-Startups Sell Products at Trade Show

Eight teams of 150 young entrepreneurs from around the Greater Washington region put their big ideas to the test at the second annual Junior Achievement Trade Show.

JA of Greater Washington

January 23, 2020

The Connection Newspapers: The ABC of Kids and Money

JA of Greater Washington

January 23, 2020

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.

JA of Greater Washington

January 21, 2020

Entrepreneurship

JA Students Participate in MLK Day of Service

JA of Greater Washington

January 21, 2020

Entrepreneurship

JA Students Participate in MLK Day of Service

On January 20, 2020, the 2019-2020 JA Company Program students spent their day off from school performing acts of service in their communities as part of MLK Day of Service.

JA of Greater Washington

December 9, 2019

Black Friday Survey: More than a Third of Teens Plan to Hit the Malls this Holiday Shopping Season

JA of Greater Washington

December 9, 2019

Black Friday Survey: More than a Third of Teens Plan to Hit the Malls this Holiday Shopping Season

Junior Achievement Survey Shows Online and Traditional Discount Brick-and-Mortar Stores Tied as Teens’ Top Choices for Shopping this Holiday Season

JA of Greater Washington

December 6, 2019

Washington Business Hall of Fame Gala Raises Over $1.4 Million

JA of Greater Washington

December 6, 2019

Washington Business Hall of Fame Gala Raises Over $1.4 Million

Junior Achievement of Greater Washington (JA) inducted the 2019 laureate class into the Washington Business Hall of Fame at the organization’s annual gala on December 4, 2019. Over $1.4 million was raised to support JA’s work to prepare young people to be future ready.

JA of Greater Washington

October 31, 2019

SunTrust Foundation Awards $1.5 Million Grant to Junior Achievement of Greater Washington to Support JA Finance Parks

JA of Greater Washington

October 31, 2019

SunTrust Foundation Awards $1.5 Million Grant to Junior Achievement of Greater Washington to Support JA Finance Parks

The SunTrust Foundation today announced a three-year partnership with Junior Achievement of Greater Washington (JA) and a $1.5 million grant to support JA Finance Park®, an innovation in experiential education designed to engage middle school students and prepare them for life and work outside of school.