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April 30, 2016

JA Alumni share their advice for high school graduates

They’ve received their high school diplomas and are traveling down their individual paths to further education, career success and future happiness. So, what nuggets of knowledge and words of wisdom...

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April 28, 2016

Comcast and JA help students understand global business

We live in a global economy. In fact, some of America’s largest brands, including Apple, Google, Coca-Cola, Microsoft and Starbucks, are companies that grew from humble beginnings in the United...

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Advice for graduates: poke holes in the darkness

Spring is a time for new beginnings, which is certainly true for the 2016 graduates who are about to step into the “real world.” If you could give advice to...

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Volunteer Sarah Saltzman’s passion for JA stands the test of time

Sarah Saltzman, SM Energy Payroll Administrator & committed JA volunteer During her ten years of volunteer service to Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA), Sarah Saltzman, Payroll Administrator for SM Energy, has...

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April 4, 2016

Survey reveals disconnect in college financial planning; JA resources designed to help

When it comes to planning for college, many young people are unprepared and ill-advised. While many plan to pursue higher education, a large percentage of high school students are clueless...

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March 28, 2016

The power of practical hope

For years, I’ve gotten caught up in the spirit of March Madness. And, it never fails that after the crowning of the National Champion I get a lump in my...

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March 25, 2016

Poll: Two-Thirds of Teens See Borrowers, Not Government, Responsible for Paying Off Student Loan Debt

A new survey of 1,000 teens by Junior Achievement (JA) and Voya Foundation shows that nearly two-thirds of teens, or 65 percent, believe borrowers are ultimately responsible for paying off...

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March 24, 2016

University volunteer Tyler Kamnikar serves as teacher and student in JA classroom

Tyler Kamnikar had no idea that he’d become a local celebrity when he began his academic service learning experience with Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA) at Foundations Academy in Brighton. A...

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March 2, 2016

TIAA Leads Support for JA College Connect

Imagine a 12-year-old boy learning how to manage money and to envision his future from a 19-year-old college student who shares a similar background. That’s one of the many benefits...

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