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Junior Achievement and Crain's Business Cleveland honor five outstanding local students
By Brooke Bilyj for Crain’s Content Studio
Community Involvement
As the next generation prepares to enter the workforce, they can learn a lot from the young professionals who paved the path before them. To spur this cross-generational knowledge transfer, Crain’s Cleveland Business recently hosted a roundtable discussion between five of this year’s “40 Under 40” professionals and five bright young students selected by Junior Achievement (JA) of Greater...
Eating pizza supports JA's mission
By Tyler Adams
Corporate Responsibility
The Marco's Pizza Foundation has partnered with Junior Achievement for our Round-Up donations mission to collect funds to support local programming. Every time you round up your order, you're helping to support education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship in your...
"One Thing" Could Make All of the Difference
By Tyler Adams
Community Involvement
Fire up the time machine and head back to the classroom. Notice anything from your experience that was missing? What do you know today that you wish you would have learned back then? This "one thing" could be the secret recipe to a student's success, and we are delivering...
Teens Want Financial Literacy Education, But Many Schools Don’t Offer It
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy
While the demand for financial literacy education is high among teens, the availability of such courses is disappointingly low. Junior Achievement continues to bridge this gap by offering comprehensive programs that equip students with essential life...
Reawakening the American Dream: Homeownership for Generation Z
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy
For over a century, owning a home has been synonymous with the American Dream. Since the 1890s, when homebuilders first linked homeownership with the promise of prosperity, generations of Americans have aspired to build wealth and create legacies through owning their own homes. However, recent trends reveal significant challenges facing young adults in achieving this...
Grad Nation: If Not College, Then What?
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Work Readiness
For decades, earning a four-year college degree has been seen as the key to upward mobility. However, rising college costs and increasing student debt are causing many to question the value of a college...
VIDEO: JAGC Continues to Change the Education Status Quo
By Tyler Adams
Work Readiness
Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland reached new heights this academic year -- impacting more students in more ways than ever before. From its traditional, proven in-class programming to the introduction of new experiential learning opportunities, JAGC is truly changing...
Summer Jobs = Career Readiness
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Work Readiness
Summer is a season often synonymous with relaxation and leisure for many teenagers. However, an increasing number of teens are leveraging this break from school to gain valuable work experience through summer jobs. These opportunities not only provide immediate benefits but also prepare young people for success in a global...
Unlocking Opportunities: Preparing Teens for an AI Future
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Work Readiness
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has swiftly become a driving force reshaping our world. From enhancing educational experiences to revolutionizing industries, its impact is profound and far-reaching. Yet, amidst the promises of innovation, questions arise, particularly among young people, about the future of work and the career paths that will remain resilient in an increasingly AI-driven...
From Literacy to Action: Empowering Teens for Financial Wellness
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy
In today's dynamic economic landscape, financial literacy is more than just understanding conceptsit's about taking action. Junior Achievement champions this philosophy with the theme "From Literacy to Action." Our mission is clear: to equip individuals, especially young people, with the tools and confidence needed to navigate personal finances...
