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2015-2016 JA (of Abilene) Educator of the Year - Leslye Roberts
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By Lina Bois
Work Readiness
We all have educators who inspired and prepared us to become better people than we were before meeting them. For some, it's a coach, others a music instructor, and classroom instructors affect us all. Sometimes, however, the counselors and administrators don't get recognized due to the nature of a job that isn't on the front lines of...
Reverse JA in a Day @ Hendrick Medical Center
Blog from JA USA
By Evan Simmons
Corporate Responsibility
Hendrick Medical Center (Abilene) hosted nearly 50 students from Abilene ISD's Holland Medical Early College High School with their members of their faculty and administration during school hours on Monday, September 26. Students learned career preparation skills specifically tailored to the healthcare field. In addition, they learned the necessary of how to look for a job, get hired, and keep a...
Team D.R.E.A.M. Big
Blog from JA USA
By Cassie Benzinger
Work Readiness
Team: D.R.E.A.M. Big Location: Junior Achievement of Georgia- Atlanta District Turning Obstacles into Growth and Success: This team had to overcome strong personalities. Overtime, these varied personalities became the driving force for the company to succeed. This obstacle positioned the student company president to exemplify outstanding leadership abilities.Innovative Products: This experience...
JA of Greater Washington Announces Winners of 2015 Junior Achievement Essay Competition Sponsored by Mr. David Rubenstein
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By Lina Bois
Work Readiness
On June 13, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington announced the winners of the 2015 Junior Achievement Essay Competition. This year's competition was intense, as over 1,800 qualified applicants submitted compelling essays answering this year's question: "What does the American Dream mean to you and is it still thriving in Greater Washington?" Each year, a first, second, and third place winner...
2015 - 2016 JA Volunteer of the Year - Casjen Rico
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By Evan Simmons
Corporate Responsibility
26 adults volunteered in the 2015 - 2016 school year with over 6,200 students in the public school classrooms of 8 Big Country school districts by teaching Junior Achievements principles of work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. By sharing their personal and professional experiences and skills with students, volunteers help students understand the skills they will need to...
Eastern High School Students Visit Bureau of Engraving and Printing During JA Job Shadow Experience
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By Cassie Benzinger
Entrepreneurship
On Thursday, May 5, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington sent 17 students from Eastern High School in Washington D.C. to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) to participate in a JA Job Shadow program. The participating students are either currently enrolled or have previously been enrolled in Ms. Perkins Art class at Eastern High School. The aim of the overall experience was to...
A Dedicated Volunteer
Blog from JA USA
By Cassie Benzinger
Corporate Responsibility
JA impacts so many people each year, whether it be a student, volunteer, parent, or teacher. The story below shares a memorable JA experience that turned into a lifetime of passion for the work JA...
A Letter from a Thankful Teacher
Blog from JA USA
By Cassie Benzinger
Corporate Responsibility
The JA Personal Finance class has been encouraging for countless students. Below is a great email sent by a teacher at Odessa High School (OHS) after her students completed the class taught by volunteers from a local Credit Union who sponsored the program in four local high schools served by JA of Midland,...
AHS Students Visit First Financial Bank with JA
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By Evan Simmons
Financial Literacy
First Financial Bank in Downtown Abilene hosted 72 AP Government and Economics students from Abilene High School with their teachers during school hours on Tuesday, March 8. Students learned how to budget, plan for their futures, the importance of saving, how to avoid consumer debt, and how to be a savvy consumer. These lessons are part of the JA Personal Finance curriculum. The curriculum was...
HESS Volunteer Bridges Language Barriers to Give Student the Full JA Experience
Blog from JA USA
By Cassie Benzinger
Work Readiness
As a sixth grader, it can be easy to feel confused or lost when first introduced to financial concepts such as taxes, interest, budgeting, 401k's, and insurance. After all, these are notions that many adults struggle to fully wrap their 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...
