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...
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...
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...
“I knew that I would be successful from all the learning”
JA Student Nasurudin had the opportunity to present at the 2013 Colorado Business Hall of Fame I was once a regular old student at Aurora Hills Middle School. I’d come...
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...
Accenture grant supports new work readiness program
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has awarded Junior Achievement (JA) with a grant of US $1.1 million to develop a new work readiness program that will enable high school students across the...
JA Inspiration Scholarship Recipient: “Business is fun”
As a new year begins, I think it is fitting to look back in order to set sights for the future. Hello, my name is Jared Leventhal, and I am...
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...
