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Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana Announces New Collaboration with University of Louisville and UofL Health in JA Finance Park
By Jillian Cantu
Corporate Responsibility
Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with the University of Louisville and UofL Health, aimed at enhancing students' understanding of health care, financial literacy, and career pathways in the health care industry. This partnership will be an integral addition to the JA Finance Park program, providing students with valuable insights into health care's...
Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana Opens the Chemours Virtual Reality Hub to Enhance Workforce Readiness in STEM and Skilled Trade
By Jillian Cantu
Corporate Responsibility
Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana (JAKY) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially unveil the Chemours Virtual Reality (VR) Technology Hub in JA Finance Park. The event featured representatives from Chemours, Junior Achievement, and students participating in the Chemours VR Hub in JA Finance Park. The event featured representatives from the global chemistry company Chemours, Junior...
Grand Opening of Canopy KY in JA BizTown
By Jillian Cantu
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana is excited to announce a new partnership with Canopy, a non-profit based in Louisville’s Portland neighborhood, as part of the JA BizTown program. Canopy has worked alongside Junior Achievement as a key collaborator, creating a program within JA BizTown that allows students to certifying all BizTown companies to ensure they make conscious decisions that benefit...
Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana Celebrates Seventy-Fifth Anniversary
By Jillian Cantu
Community Involvement
On Tuesday, September 10th representatives from Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana, City of Louisville, Greater Louisville Inc, One Southern Indiana, and The Chamber of St. Matthews will gathered at 1401 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard, Louisville, KY, for a ribbon cutting to celebrate their 75-year...
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...
Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana Welcomes Its First Sports Team to BizTown
By Jillian Cantu
Corporate Responsibility
Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana is thrilled to announce a new addition to its JA BizTown® program, welcoming Louisville City FC and Racing Louisville FC as the first sports teams to open a storefront in the simulated city. This collaboration marks an exciting expansion of the JA BizTown experience, connecting students with real-world concepts through the lens of professional...
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...
LG&E and KU Employees Raised over 500,000 for Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana
By Jillian Cantu
Corporate Responsibility
Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana is thrilled to announce the
resounding success of its recent annual charity bowling event. This years event exceeded all
expectations, raising over $34,000 and surpassing $500,000 in the total amount raised by LG&E and KU
employees since...
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...
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...