Category Archives: JA Events

Teaching Colorado Kids about Finance is a Walk in the Park

By KMcgrigg | January 19, 2012

Every generation faces challenges; however, Colorado’s young people may be more prepared than their parents when it comes to financial ones.
According to the NFCC’s 2011 Consumer Literacy Survey, many adults (41%) would give themselves a grade of C, D, or F on their knowledge of personal finance, marking a statistically significant increase from 2010. This [...]

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2011 Colorado Business Hall of Fame Laureates

By srobbins | December 9, 2010

January 27, 2011 marks the 22nd annual Colorado Business Hall of Fame. Since its inception, more than 100 exceptional business leaders have been inducted into the Hall of Fame, and this year is no different. We are proud to induct these inspiring executives into the 2011 class of the Colorado Business Hall of Fame:

Charlie Gallagher [...]

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Fiscal Fitness for You and Your Students - The Workshop You Can’t Afford to Miss

By Angie | October 29, 2010

January 27-29, 2011
Front Range Community College - Westminster, CO
Why is this important?
Be ahead of the curve…Colorado’s new academic standards for personal financial literacy go into effect SOON.  Make sure you are prepared to teach these crucial topics!
It is more crucial than ever for teachers to increase their financial knowledge, which can help ensure the best [...]

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5th Graders Take the Reins at the Hyatt

By srobbins | April 15, 2010

On Tuesday, 30 fifth grade students from CMS Community School in Denver too control of the Hyatt Regency Denver at Convention Center.  Students spent the day shadowing employees of the 1,100 room hotel.  They were working with everyone from  to chefs, security guards, valets, to front desk personnel, concierge and engineers.  One student even got [...]

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Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain Asks Denver to Get Out the Vote For $1 Million Grant

By Angie | April 9, 2010

Sam’s Club Selects JA as one of eight nonprofits who could win big during “Giving Made Simple” Campaign
Junior Achievement – Rocky Mountain (JA) has been selected to participate in the Sam’s Club Giving Made Simple campaign, with the chance to win a $1 million grant.
Giving Made Simple is an online voting campaign in which Sam’s [...]

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