Author: jacolorado

April 6, 2013

“A whole new perspective on the world”

Andrew Seidenstat at the Colorado Business Hall of Fame JA has impacted my life in lots of ways. JA has taught me things like zones in cities, how banks work,...

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March 28, 2013

Teens & Personal Finance Statistics: Infographic

Read the 2013 JA Teens and Personal Finance Survey

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Partner Profile: Encana

High school students job shadow at Encana Encana, a leading North American energy producer, has a strong community investment program.  Since 2003, Encana has donated more than $540,000 to help...

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March 27, 2013

Denver-area Junior Achievement students feel more confident and better equipped than their peers to own their financial futures

Junior Achievement USA® (JA) and The Allstate Foundation’s 2013 Teens and Personal Finance Poll shows that teenagers are more optimistic about their financial futures, with a 20 percent increase in...

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March 24, 2013

JA & Microsoft Help Prepare Colorado Students for the World of Work

Junior Achievement (JA) and Microsoft announced a new collaboration as part of the Microsoft YouthSpark initiative to help local students explore careers in the technology hardware and software industries. Through...

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Volunteer Profile: Frank Pulley

When Frank Pulley sold his business in 2006, he had some free time and his friend suggested that he volunteer for JA.  It turned out to be a great fit! ...

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March 21, 2013

Fogo de Chão dinner fundraiser for Junior Achievement

Join us on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Fogo de Chão for an unforgettable dining experience that supports Junior Achievement (JA). A special $50 menu...

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“I am really glad I have this program on my resume!”

Last summer I got involved in the JA Business Week, and I am truly happy I did. My favorite part of this camp was the real aspect of it! Being...

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State Farm® grant helps bring financial education programs to local classrooms

State Farm has awarded a $25,000 grant to Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. (JA).  The funds will be used to implement financial education curriculum in classrooms throughout Denver, Northern Colorado and Eastern...

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