Tag: financial literacy

December 17, 2013

Teens & Millennials: Holiday Shopping 2013

According to a new survey of teens and Millennials ages 14 to 29 by Junior Achievement and Ypulse, 87 percent said they plan to buy holiday gifts this year. But...

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October 22, 2013

JA Featured on PBS’ American Graduate Day Broadcast

Junior Achievement was recently featured on PBS’ national broadcast about nonprofits who are working to boost U.S. high school graduation rates.

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April 26, 2013

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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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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March 4, 2013

“I got a taste of the real world”

In November 2012, I was afforded the opportunity to attend JA Finance Park. The experience I gained from the event was invaluable. When I (along with the rest of Rangeview...

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November 19, 2012

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....

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November 14, 2012

2013 Fiscal Fitness Workshop: Jan. 25 & 26

The FREE workshop you can’t afford to miss! January 25 & 26, 20138:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. dailyFront Range Community College in Westminster, CO The Colorado Jump$tart Coalition offers this FREE, 2-day...

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November 6, 2012

Teams Test Their Investing Mettle

The energy of 1,200 students from 40 Colorado high schools nearly blew the roof off the DU Cable Center during the 2012 JA Stock Market Challenge, presented by The Allstate...

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October 22, 2012

“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...

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