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Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana President Receives Prestigious National Reward

 By Jillian Cantu

Corporate Responsibility

Jennifer Helgeson, President of Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana, has been awarded the 2025 Karl Flemke Pioneer Achievement Award at the JA USA National Leadership Conference in Cleveland, Ohio. This national honor recognizes outstanding first-time JA Area Presidents for their exceptional leadership and impact. Under Helgeson’s guidance, JA Kentuckiana has seen significant growth and innovation....

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JA Workforce with State Farm
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 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...

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2025 Future Bound by Junior Achievement
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 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...

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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...

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Duke Energy Foundation Supports Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana to Deliver Work Readiness Programs to Southern Indiana Young Adults

 By Jillian Cantu

Corporate Responsibility

The Duke Energy Foundation announced its support for Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana’s (JAKY) new initiative aimed at empowering young adults outside traditional classrooms. With this funding, JAKY will deliver hands-on work readiness programs at The Excel Center–Clarksville, a tuition-free adult charter high school operated by Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana. The center helps adults...

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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...

Pop-A-Shot RTX & JA

Raytheon and Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana Team Up for Another Epic Pop-A-Shot Tournament

 By Jillian Cantu

Corporate Responsibility

Raytheon and Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana teamed up once again for their annual Pop-A-Shot Tournament, blending friendly competition with career inspiration to empower local students through JA Inspire to Hire. With hands-on industry exposure, enthusiastic leadership from Raytheon’s Jake Mitchell, and a shared commitment to student success, the event highlighted the power of community...

SummerWorks Kick Off

Empowering Youth Through Opportunity: SummerWorks Partners with Junior Achievement

 By Jillian Cantu

Corporate Responsibility

Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana is once again partnering with Louisville’s SummerWorks program to provide youth ages 16–21 with meaningful job opportunities, workforce education, and career readiness skills. With support from Mayor Craig Greenberg and local leaders, the initiative connects young people to roles in various industries through partnerships with top employers and nonprofits like...

David Callan, Jennifer Helgeson, David Lamb

Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana’s Volunteer of the Year

 By Jillian Cantu

Community Involvement

David Callan has been named Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana’s Volunteer of the Year, recognizing his years of dedication to JA, the Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame, and WDRB. As a longtime producer at WDRB, David worked behind the scenes to ensure seamless storytelling and event production. Even in retirement, he continues to shape future storytellers through his work at Jeffersonville High...

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JA Inspire to Hire Connects 5,000 Youth and Young Adults with Career Opportunities and Local Businesses at Hands-On Career Exploration Event

 By Jillian Cantu

Corporate Responsibility

JA Inspire to Hire united over 5,000 high school students and young adults with more than 50 local businesses across Kentuckiana for a dynamic, hands-on career exploration event. Held on January 30-31 at the Kentucky Exposition Center’s North Wing, the program offered participants a unique opportunity to experience a day in the life of various professionals, learn the steps to pursue their dream...



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