Author: jacolorado

May 7, 2013

“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...

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April 26, 2013

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...

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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...

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April 25, 2013

“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...

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April 22, 2013

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...

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April 15, 2013

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...

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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,...

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April 11, 2013

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...

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April 9, 2013

Primp & Pamper Night Supports JA: April 18

On April 18, enjoy food, fun, friends, hair, nails and treatments.  Proceeds support Junior Achievement programs!

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