Category: Volunteers

November 3, 2015

More than financial connections made through JA

When Joe Farley, Data Entry Specialist at UniWyo Federal Credit Union in Laramie, Wyoming, entered Ms. Ward’s 6th grade classroom in the spring of 2011, he was eager to help...

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September 30, 2015

JA comes full circle, empowering one family’s future

Cassandra Ilich of Colorado Federal Savings Bank has been a JA volunteer since 2014. In just a years’ time, Cassandra has impacted over 250 students and become a JA Apple...

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September 1, 2015

2015 JA Apple Society

The JA Apple Society was created to thank and recognize our amazing classroom volunteers for their dedication to JA’s mission. This exclusive recognition is earned by a steadfast commitment to...

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August 31, 2015

“We have built a clear momentum”

What do I want to be when I grow up? This is something that every child wonders about. Fortunately for Eagle County students, Kevin Armitage and more than 60 other...

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July 30, 2015

Veteran JA volunteer shares his experience with students

Terry Enright, staff landman with Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, is a veteran JA volunteer.  For the past  15 years, Terry has imparted his business acumen and entrepreneurial knowledge to more than 350 students....

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July 9, 2015

Thank you for another inspiring year!

If we could sign your yearbook, we'd tell you that you're awesome!

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June 19, 2015

What happens when the wild imagination of youth converges with the rigorous demands of the business world

This year, Junior Achievement's Business Week, presented by Arrow Electronics, showcased what happens when the wild imagination of youth converges with the rigorous demands of the business world. The result...

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May 26, 2015

Merrill Lynch Banker Invests in the Future

Matt Stotler, senior vice president and banking regional manager for Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, has made volunteering for Junior Achievement part of his banking career the past 20...

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April 29, 2015

“Through JA, I can empower a young person”

Nicole Staudinger’s first experience with Junior Achievement dates back nearly 15 years. As a new officer for FirstBank, Nicole was introduced to Junior Achievement through the JA Bowl-A-Thon. She started...

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