How Young Is Too Young to Talk About Money?
JA and TIAA tackle the taboo subject of talking about money with kids on Denver’s Money Talk Radio Talking about finances can feel a bit taboo, but money is everywhere...
Volunteering with JA offers young professional “an opportunity for self-growth”
[caption id="attachment_17481" align="alignleft" width="700"] Matt Aschermann (left) at a young professionals' networking event with JA Engage[/caption] Volunteers are the backbone of Junior Achievement (JA). They generously offer their time, passion,...
Northern Colorado School Counselor Expands JA Scope Throughout Rural Community
[caption id="attachment_17402" align="alignleft" width="250"] Middle school students from Greeley explore their simulated budgets at the JA Finance Park Rockies booth[/caption] [caption id="attachment_17403" align="alignright" width="150"] Courtney Fay, Chappelow K-8 Arts Magnet...
JA and Broncos Empower Future Female Leaders
One hundred young women from Denver Public Schools attended the inaugural Girls Empowerment Summit, hosted by Denver Broncos Community Development, where they participated in Junior Achievement (JA) workshops on Personal...
A new survey by Junior Achievement and AIG reveals the retirement plans and attitudes of U.S. Teens A new survey by Junior Achievement USA and global insurance company AIG finds...
President’s Message: A different kind of home opener for the Colorado Rockies this spring
The average household spends 5.5% of their monthly income on entertainment. For those who had the privilege of seeing Hamilton (Woo hoo! I finally got tickets!), that percentage is probably...
Volunteer prepares students to become financially savvy adults
Serving her community’s financial needs is part of Lauren Money’s job. Lauren is the vice president of enterprise risk administration and the Community Reinvestment Act/fair lending officer at Colorado Federal...
Preventing students from having to write “Dear Susan”
For a period of about ten years, I was known as “Susan.” No, I wasn’t in the witness protection program. I was an online advice columnist for a company that...
Students from mountain communities visit Denver businesses, gain financial know-how
[caption id="attachment_14076" align="alignright" width="311"] Steamboat Middle School students learn about careers and the world of work thanks to Comcast, Noble Energy and Root Sports.[/caption] Throughout the 2016/17 school year, mountain...
