Reaching Rural Students Requires Innovative Partnerships
By Elizabeth Winn, JA District Director, Northern Colorado & Wyoming JA District Director Elizabeth Winn I’m a product of rural America (and a proud one at that). I grew up...
JA Launches High School Leaders Program in Northern Colorado
JA's High School Leaders Program benefits both elementary and high school students JA launched its JA High School Leaders Program with University Scools in Greeley last fall. The program engages high...
Otter Products: Inspiring Kids to Change the World
It’s an amazing experience for high school students to tour Otter Products’ offices in Fort Collins. To see Otter Products professionals at work and to experience the creative and fun...
State Farm Empowers Youth in Northern Colorado
Thanks to a recent grant of $15K from State Farm, an increasing number of K-12 students in Larimer and Weld counties in Northern Colorado will benefit from JA programs. “We...
Northern Colorado JA Stock Market Challenge
Teams from 11 Northern Colorado high schools competed in the JA Stock Market Challenge More than 550 students from 11 area high schools competed in the Northern Colorado JA Stock...
“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...
Charles McCarthy found his place in Junior Achievement while talking with a friend, Bob Yager. Bob challenged Charlie with the simple task to “teach the kids.” Bob invited Charlie to...
Third Annual Northern Colorado JA Inspiration Reception
On October 16, supporters gathered at the third annual Northern Colorado JA Inspiration Reception to celebrate the impact JA volunteers have made on Northern Colorado students. JA volunteers from Northern Colorado reached 8,250 students...
