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Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders: Junior Achievement and Staples Expand Partnership
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
Preparing students for the future of work takes more than classroom instruction—it takes collaboration between educators, communities, and the business leaders shaping tomorrow’s workforce. That’s why Junior Achievement USA is proud to expand its partnership with Staples to help more students across the country gain access to career-connected learning...
Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana Honors Chuck Summers as Volunteer of the Year
By Jillian Cantu
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana has named Chuck Summers its Volunteer of the Year, recognizing his 11 years of service impacting more than 2,200 students in classrooms and thousands more through JA Inspire career exploration. Beyond volunteering in 55 classes, Summers serves as a liaison with Cherry Bekaert, helping expand corporate engagement and volunteer participation. His dedication,...
JA’s Outcomes-Based Strategic Blueprint
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
At Junior Achievement, we believe every student deserves a future filled with choices and opportunities. That belief is the foundation of JA’s outcomes-based strategic blueprint; a clear, intentional approach to education that starts not with programs, but with the outcomes that matter most for students’ long-term...
Preparing Students for What’s Next: Key Insights from a Recent JA Alumni Survey
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
Our recent survey of Gen Z and Millennial JA alumni demonstrate and reflects the tangible ways JA is helping students prepare...
Education for What’s Next: Powering Economic Mobility
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
What’s next? It’s the question on everyone’s mind. Technologies we’ve never seen before are reshaping the world in ways we never imagined. Jobs people rely on today may not exist...
AT&T and Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana Empowering Students for a Digital Future
By Jillian Cantu
Corporate Responsibility
AT&T and Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana provide a digital citizenship program for students aged 11–18, teaching cyber safety, online etiquette, and misinformation awareness. The program’s impact is clear: 88% learned new safety strategies, 91% improved spotting misinformation, and 93% now use the internet responsibly helping close the digital divide and prepare students for a connected...
ISCO Industries Opens Interactive Storefront at JA Finance Park
By Jillian Cantu
Corporate Responsibility
ISCO Industries has opened an interactive storefront at Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana’s Finance Park, giving students hands-on exposure to STEM careers while strengthening financial literacy skills. The exhibit highlights ISCO’s work in sustainable infrastructure and helps students connect real-world careers in engineering and skilled trades to budgeting and long-term financial...
Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana Empowers Students with Real-World Financial Skills at the 2025 Stock Market Challenge
By Jillian Cantu
Financial Literacy
Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana’s 2025 Stock Market Challenge brought hundreds of students together for a fast-paced, hands-on simulation that strengthened their real-world financial decision-making skills. The event empowered teens to experience market strategy, teamwork, and critical thinking in action—skills that will support them in school, careers, and...
Louisville Public Media Joins JA BizTown: Turning Up the Volume on Learning!
By Jillian Cantu
Corporate Responsibility
Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana has welcomed Louisville Public Media to JA BizTown with a new storefront and interactive DJ booth that immerses students in the world of broadcasting. Through hands-on activities like curating playlists and making on-air announcements, students build real-world communication, teamwork, and creativity skills. This partnership strengthens JA’s mission by helping...
Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana Hosts JA Inspire to Hire: A Hands-On Career Expo Connecting Students to Their Futures
By Jillian Cantu
Corporate Responsibility
Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana hosted JA Inspire to Hire, a two-day, hands-on career expo that connected more than 4,500 students with over 50 local employers. Through classroom preparation and interactive exhibits, students explored in-demand careers and gained real-world insight into the skills needed for future success. The event created powerful opportunities for both students and...