Blog: JA Every Day
Thank a Teacher Today!
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6 to 10, 2013. Junior Achievement would like to thank all of the wonderful teachers who welcome JA volunteers into their classrooms. We appreciate you!
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May 8th, 2013Posted in Blog: JA Every Day, Students
“Despite our hesitance, we listened, and boy did we learn”
It was freshman year and our economics class entered to a Junior Achievement volunteer ready to teach us about business ethics. Honestly, as 14 year old freshmen, we didn’t think business ethics to be terribly applicable to our everyday lives, … Continue reading
TweetMay 7th, 2013Posted in Blog: JA Every Day, Students
Professional Mix & Mingle to Support JA Programs
TweetMay 1st, 2013Posted in Blog: JA Every Day, Events, Partners
Partner Profile: Western Union
Western Union has teamed up with JA to help fulfill the company’s mission of enriching the lives of people around the world by enhancing their economic opportunities. We are perfect partners! In fact, Western Union recently launched a global partnership with … Continue reading
TweetApril 26th, 2013Posted in Blog: JA Every Day, Partners, Programs
Volunteer Joy Hall Teaches High School Students Success Skills
Think speaking in front of high school students is scary? Think again. Joy Hall from Wells Fargo has conquered this feat for five years, bringing her colleagues to volunteer with juniors at the Denver School of Science and Technology. The … Continue reading
TweetApril 26th, 2013Posted in Blog: JA Every Day, Volunteer
“I fell in love with business and everything that comes with it”
Like all teenagers at the age of 15, I was slightly irritated at the fact that my parents had dragged me to a summer camp that I was originally not interested in. However, my irritation was only temporary and most … Continue reading
TweetApril 25th, 2013Posted in Blog: JA Every Day, Programs, Students
JA Celebrates National Volunteer Week
As Junior Achievement celebrates National Volunteer Week (April 21-27), we would like to recognize and honor the 5,000 local JA volunteers who are delivering relevant, experiential JA programs to students in our community. Our volunteers are at the heart of … Continue reading
TweetApril 22nd, 2013Posted in Blog: JA Every Day, Volunteer
Del Frisco’s Patio Grand Opening Party to Benefit JA
On May 3rd from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., Del Frisco’s will host a special patio opening party to benefit JA. Tickets are $100 and include cocktails and appetizers. One hundred percent of the ticket sales will help support JA’s entrepreneurship, … Continue reading
TweetApril 15th, 2013Posted in Blog: JA Every Day, Events
Money Smart Colorado Week: April 20-27, 2013
As the economy begins to recover, many people are beginning to look for ways to bolster their savings accounts and prepare for the future including retirement, college and investing. However, many Coloradans don’t know where to begin or may not … Continue reading
TweetApril 15th, 2013Posted in Blog: JA Every Day, Financial Literacy
Local JA Students Benefit from Sam’s Club
Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. has received a $15,000 grant to support its entrepreneurship programs in local schools. Sam’s Club presented the grant in support of its focus on youth entrepreneurship education. “Knowledge of the free enterprise system, its benefits to citizens and … Continue reading
TweetApril 11th, 2013Posted in Blog: JA Every Day, Partners
