A recent national poll conducted by Junior Achievement (JA) and Deloitte indicates teens freely admit to unethical behavior today.
A few of the key findings:
80% of teens believe they can make ethical business decisions when they join the workforce, yet 38% think they have to break rules at school to succeed nearly half believe that lying [...]
JA is dedicated to helping young people get the financial education they need to help them take responsibility for their financial futures
That’s why we’re reaching out to high school teachers, and other educators working with high school students, such as librarians, youth group leaders and after-school program staff, to take part in the National Financial [...]
I was first exposed to Junior Achievement in 9th grade. Our focus was on picking stocks, and it opened my eyes to some of the basic principles of business. While living in Central Florida, I had the opportunity to volunteer with JA in the classroom, and return the favor done for me many years prior. [...]
Being smart about money isn’t always easy. That’s why Junior Achievement and Colorado’s JumpStart Coalition for personal financial literacy presents Money Smart Colorado Week — April 24 - May 1. As a statewide public awareness campaign, the second annual event offers a unique opportunity for businesses and organizations to highlight their current financial literacy efforts [...]
Eight notable business leaders have now been inducted into the Colorado Business Hall of Fame. Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce co-produce the event which drew a crowd of more than 800 people this year.
The 2010 laureates include the Gart Brothers, James B. Wallace, Henry Bosco, Merle Catherine Chambers [...]