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Making an Impact Is In Our Jeans
Blog from lincoln.ja.org

 By JA Lincoln

Community Involvement

Now is a great time for your company participate in Jeans for JA or Jerseys for JA. It's a simple was to make a difference, and you’ll build company morale at the same...

It's Almost Time to Bowl!
Blog from lincoln.ja.org

 By JA Lincoln

Community Involvement

The annual Junior Achievement Bowl-a-Thon will take place on Saturday, February 22 at Parkway Lanes and Sun Valley...

There's Never Been a Better Time to Volunteer
Blog from lincoln.ja.org

 By JA Lincoln

Community Involvement

The spring semester is the most popular time of the school year for teachers to schedule their Junior Achievement lessons, and that means we need a lot of...

JA Teens & Holiday Spending Reveals More than a Third of Teens Plan to Hit the Malls this Holiday Shopping Season
Blog from JA USA

 By Hannah Henry

Financial Literacy

With the holiday season quickly approaching, there is bound to be stress-aplenty. Yet, this season also provides an opportunity for learning and growth for adults and...

Shining a Spotlight on American Business Women's Day
Blog from JA USA

 By Hannah Henry

Entrepreneurship

September 22 is American Business Women’s Day, a day to honor and reflect on the accomplishments, successes, and contributions of American women and female business owners in the workforce. The day was first celebrated in 1949 by the American Business Women’s Association and officially recognized by Congress in the early...

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Back-to-School Tips for Kids and Parents 2019
Blog from JA USA

 By Hannah Henry

Community Involvement

Do you remember counting down the weeks left of summer before the early mornings and staying up late with homework? The majority of students dread going back to school because it's hard to switch their minds from 'fun in the sun' to 'back in the classroom'. Whether your student is starting back at a new school or is just moving into a new classroom, these tips are sure to make their (and your)...

Top Soft Skills in the 21st Century Workplace
Blog from JA USA

 By Hannah Henry

Work Readiness

City & Guilds CEO, Chris Jones, once said, “Unfortunately, some people believe that soft skills aren’t that important. However, almost every employer I’ve ever talked to about this disagrees. In a world where job roles are changing rapidly, soft skills will be one of the few constants…” When you think about all of the new colleagues you have met over the years, the teams you’ve worked on, and the...

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Teens & College Savings 2019
Blog from JA USA

 By Hannah Henry

Financial Literacy

A new survey by Junior Achievement (JA) conducted by the research group Engine shows that more than two-thirds (69%) of teens between the ages of 13 and 17 support the idea of "debt-free college." However, that support drops to a third (33%) if it's paid for with higher taxes. The survey of 1,004 teens was conducted from April 16 to 21,...

The food chain reaction to a Farmer's Market

Buying Local in a Buzzing Economy
Blog from JA USA

 By Hannah Henry

Community Involvement

How many times have you heard “Buy Local” or “Support Local Businesses”? Probably hundreds of times. So why this “local” push? What does it do for you or your community? With summer here, the concept of buying locally will only increase, specifically about your local farmers' markets. While providing you with delicious produce, farmers markets potentially have a more significant impact on the...

National Student Leadership Summit 2019
Blog from JA USA

 By Hannah Henry

Community Involvement

In June of 2019, 15 of Junior Achievement’s top student companies came to the Nation’s Capital to compete in the 2019 Junior Achievement National Student...



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