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Be A Game Changer
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Community Involvement
Volunteers are the game-changer! They are the player that ignites those around them to do better and be better. They are the player that changes the “on court” or “on field” energy that’s a spark plug and leads the team to victory. They are the ones that young people...
The JA EFFECT – Widening Horizons
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Work Readiness
When she was a child, Socheth McCutcheon’s family escaped Cambodia, which was under the control of the Khmer Rouge, in search of a better life in the United States. Socheth’s family settled in Revere, Massachusetts, near Boston. Socheth now serves as a volunteer for Junior Achievement in New Jersey. She feels it is important to “pay it forward” by being a role model for young people, especially...
Why JA? And Why Now? Financial Literacy as a Foundation for a Better Life
Blog from JA USA
By Ed Grocholski
Financial Literacy
At Junior Achievement, we view financial literacy as “the other literacy.” Just like reading or writing, we all deal with money on a near daily basis. Junior Achievement employs a pathways approach to teaching financial literacy to young people. By “pathways,” we mean that JA programs are designed to engage students on the subject over multiple grades, from their first days in kindergarten,...
Meet Toni Schlieper and Andrea Imro, JA’s Newest Additions to the Education Team
By Beck Harhai
Corporate Responsibility
Toni Schlieper, Program Manager, and Andrea Imro, JA BizTown® Program Coordinator, joined the team on November 16 and are excited to make a lasting impact on the organization, educational programs and schools in our...
Tap Into Your Entrepreneurial Spirit with These 5 Tips
By Beck Harhai
Entrepreneurship
Five tips of the biggest tips for inspiring student...
Why JA? And Why Now? A Response to a Changing Work and Career Landscape
Blog from JA USA
By Ed Grocholski
Work Readiness
Junior Achievement’s proven programs are shown to inspire and prepare young people for success. Our approach is demonstrated to give students the tools they need to increase their chances of achieving their potential in work, career, and...
Imagine Your Dreams with Intern to VP
By Rebecca Harhai
Work Readiness
Junior Achievement of Western PA (JA) has officially opened applications for Intern to VP, an impactful professional development program that gives high school-aged girls a 10-year head start on their professional...
My 18 Under Eighteen Experience – Former Honoree Zach Betz
By Zach Betz
Community Involvement
Former 18 Under Eighteen honoree Zach Betz talks about his experience as an...
Celebrate American Businesswomen’s Day with JA’s Guide to Success
By Rebecca Harhai
Work Readiness
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The Search is on for 18 of Our Region’s Most Outstanding Young People
By Beck Harhai
Community Involvement
Nominations are now open for Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania’s (JA) new 18 Under Eighteen class – an initiative dedicated to showcasing the talents and achievements of eighteen of our region’s most incredible young...