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Back to School: Are Teens Being Left Behind on AI?
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
As students head back to the classroom this fall, new insights from Junior Achievement reveal a growing disconnect between the skills today’s teens need and what they’re learning in school. In a recent national survey conducted by Big Village for Junior Achievement, 64% of teens (ages 13–17) said they are not using AI as a learning tool at school. This comes at a time when AI is rapidly reshaping...
Unlocking the Power of Experiential Learning: Preparing Students for the Future of Work
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Work Readiness
In today’s rapidly evolving workforce, traditional classroom instruction alone is no longer enough. Employers increasingly seek individuals with not just technical knowledge, but also adaptability, critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving skills. This is where experiential learning steps in, and why Junior Achievement (JA) plays a vital role in reshaping how young people...
Announcement: Major Gift from KeyBank for ELC
By News Release contributed by KeyBank
Financial Literacy
KeyBank Foundation, a nonprofit charitable organization funded by KeyCorp, is investing $500K in Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland Experiential Learning...
JA Workforce with State Farm
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Work Readiness
Starting a career can be daunting, especially when faced with crucial decisions and additional challenges such as growing up in foster care, single parenting, or other significant life hurdles. In these situations, support becomes even more...
2025 Future Bound by Junior Achievement
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Entrepreneurship
From June 8–11, the brightest young minds in entrepreneurship gathered in Atlanta, Georgia, for the inaugural Future BoundTM by Junior Achievement. This dynamic event brought together high school students from across the United States to showcase their innovative projects, demonstrate business acumen, and compete for national recognition for their outstanding achievements. A true celebration of...
Junior Achievement to Bring Experiential Learning Center to Cleveland, Announces Capital Campaign
By Tyler Adams
Financial Literacy
Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland is excited to announce the launch of the public phase of its Transforming Lives to Empower Tomorrow's Leaders capital campaign. The campaign aims to raise a total of $3 million to support the construction and operations of the organization’s new JA Experiential Learning Center in downtown...
Top 5 Skills Every Young Entrepreneur Should Build Now
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Entrepreneurship
Whether you're dreaming of starting your own business or just want to think more like a boss, building the right skill set is key. From navigating challenges to managing money, the most successful entrepreneurs are constantly learning, adapting, and...
Building a Strong Financial Foundation: Equipping Teens for a Brighter Tomorrow
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Financial Literacy
In honor of Financial Literacy Month, we explore the challenges teens face in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world and emphasize the vital role financial education plays in shaping a more secure and promising...
JA Alumni Spotlight: Kayla Stallard
By Tyler Adams
Work Readiness
As a senior in high school, Junior Achievement helped Kayla discover what she truly wanted in her career as she took her next steps forward. How else has JA impacted her...
Your shipment empowers local students
By Tyler Adams
Corporate Responsibility
The UPS Store has updated its “Start Small Grow Big” in-store campaign benefiting Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland. Through this campaign, The UPS Store's activate pin pad prompt will give its customers the opportunity to support local JA programming simply by rounding...
