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Navigating a "Blue Christmas"

Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy

It's that time of year again, where the holiday season is upon us. However, for many teenagers, it seems that a "Blue Christmas" might be in store. According to our recent survey conducted by the research firm Big Village, over half of teens report that rising prices have had a significant impact on the number and types of gifts they've received during the holidays in recent...

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Take Off with Junior Achievement and JA Launch Lesson

Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Entrepreneurship

Junior Achievement and our learning experience JA Launch Lesson play a pivotal role in shaping the entrepreneurs of tomorrow. We provide the education, mentorship, and real-world experience needed to thrive in the ever-evolving business...

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Empowering the Future: Junior Achievement and Financial Planning

Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy

Financial literacy is a vital skill that everyone should acquire, but it's often overlooked in traditional education. JA recognizes this gap and steps in to provide students with hands-on learning experiences. These experiences range from budgeting, saving, and investing to understanding credit and debt, enabling young people to develop a strong foundation in personal...

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Empowering Tomorrow’s Female Business Leaders

Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Entrepreneurship

Junior Achievement serves as a beacon of hope for aspiring women entrepreneurs, providing them with the knowledge, skills, and inspiration to succeed in the world of business. By fostering a culture of entrepreneurship, encouraging risk-taking, and exposing young women to female role models, JA empowers the next generation of female business leaders. The impact of JA on women entrepreneurs is...

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Empowering Middle Schoolers: Junior Achievement and the Solution to Financial Literacy

Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy

Financial literacy is a crucial skill that middle schoolers need to navigate the complexities of the modern world. Junior Achievement serves as an effective solution by providing tailored financial education programs that empower young individuals. Through our programs, volunteer mentors, hands-on learning experiences, and career exploration initiatives, we equip middle schoolers with the...

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Building a Bright Future

Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy

The pursuit of higher education has long been heralded as a gateway to a brighter future, providing individuals with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities needed to achieve their dreams. However, the rising costs of college education have made it increasingly challenging for families and students to access this particular path to...

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Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana New Summer Camp for Jefferson County Youth

By Jillian Cantu
Community Involvement

Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana is offering the first of several new out of school time programs, thanks to the generous support of an anonymous donor and community partners like...

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Washington County Community Foundation Continuous Support Helps Provide Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana Programming to Local Schools

By Jillian Cantu
Community Involvement

The Washington County Community Foundation has awarded Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana with a $2,500 grant to serve Washington County youth.  This grant has allowed for the growth of Junior Achievement programming in Washington County, as we have seen a 37% growth of students being served in the county with the...

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Park Community Credit Union Foundation Awards $75,000 in NonProfit Grants

By Jillian Cantu
Community Involvement

Park Community Credit Union Foundation has awarded four nonprofits a total of $75,000 for the 2023 Pathways to Prosperity grant program. Pathways to Prosperity, created in celebration of the Foundation’s re-launch this year, supports projects in Kentucky and Southern Indiana that align with the grantmaker’s three impact areas – financial well-being, education, and thriving...

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Revolutionizing Resumes

Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Work Readiness

Long are the days of sitting behind a computer screen for hours on end trying to put into words your accomplishments and what you’ve done in your job and career. The arrival of the digital age has not only transformed the way we live and work but has also revolutionized how we present ourselves to potential employers. In this era of constant change, the convergence of two significant phenomena,...



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