Jose Amaya of JE Dunn began his involvement with Junior Achievement 17 years ago in Kansas City, MO. He saw it as a way to give back to his community. ...
9Who Care Award Recipient & JA Volunteer: Leroy Holm
When Leroy Holm was asked sixteen years ago if he wanted to be a JA Volunteer he raised his hand and said “yes.” And he has been volunteering with JA...
Ask JA: What should I do if a student answers a question incorrectly?
At times you may find yourself standing at the head of the class with a room full of eager students, hands raised, ready to answer the question you have just...
10-year partnership between volunteer & teacher
JA Volunteer Tom Bolin has been partnering with the same teacher since 2002. Tom was initially introduced to JA and Mr. Schell through his job with the McDonald's Corporation and...
“After the first time volunteering, I was hooked”
Paul Natale has been an entrepreneur, has worked in the private industry, and in both city and state government, drawing from his diverse backgrounds to ease the minds of students. ...
The students weren’t the only ones that learned
By Adam Wise, George Washington High School student and son of JA President & CEO Robin Wise What an amazing experience! I recently taught Junior Achievement (JA) Our City to...
See the difference you can make in a young person’s life
Joe Acker was the first in his family to graduate with a college degree, and understands first hand the hard work, discipline and eventual rewards of investing in higher education....
“Money and finance are scary mysteries to many”
By Jim Crompton, JA Apple Society Member I have worked in the financial services industry for more than 20 years and still feel that money and finance are scary mysteries...
“My contributions have been worthwhile”
One of the newest members of the JA Apple Society is Brent Geist, dedicated volunteer from FirstBank, who has been giving his time to help high school students since 2007....
