In times of crisis, angst and uncertainty, many young people worry about their family’s financial well-being, whether they share that worry openly or not.
2020 Washington Business Hall of Fame Laureates Announced
The Washington Business Hall of Fame and Junior Achievement of Greater Washington (JA) has announced its 2020 Laureate inductees. This year’s class of distinguished honorees will be celebrated for their professional and philanthropic contributions to the quality of life in Greater Washington through the private sector economy.
WTOP: What a gap year should (and shouldn’t) be
Class of 2020 Survey: Half of Graduating Seniors Change Plans for After High School Due to COVID-19
Staying True to Our Values
Junior Achievement of Greater Washington stands in absolute solidarity with the peaceful protesters, and we condemn all acts of violence and discrimination against black citizens and all people of color. We believe strongly in fundamental equal rights for all and will use this moment to reinforce our values and do our part to drive the change our society so desperately needs.
JA Student Startups Compete in Virtual Company of the Year Competition
Nearly 140 young entrepreneurs from around the region competed this weekend at the JA Company of the Year Competition, the culminating event for the JA student companies who have spent the last eight months designing, launching and operating a startup company with their peers.
Study: Two-thirds of America’s Teens are Concerned About the Financial Impact of COVID-19
The financial impact and pressure brought by COVID-19 are weighing heavily on American teenagers, with more than two-thirds of teens (69%) saying they are either somewhat or very concerned about the impact of the pandemic on their families and day-to-day lives, according to a new survey by Junior Achievement USA (JA) and Citizens Bank.
WTOP: Junior Achievement helps parents talk to kids about COVID-19 economy
Junior Achievement of Greater Washington has released a free online resource for parents and teens titled “Making Sense: Understanding the Financial Impact of COVID-19.”
