Junior Achievement motivates students to develop the skills needed to experience the realities and opportunities of the 21st-century global marketplace; developing the confidence to enter the workforce and contribute to economic growth.
Our program curriculum fosters work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy skills, utilizing experiential learning to inspire kids to dream big and reach their potential. This year, over 52,000 students in Greater Washington will participate in Junior Achievement programs.
Junior Achievement has just published its May 2013 edition of the Greater Washington Futures e-Newsletter. Click here to learn about recent events at Junior Achievement, including:
- Washington Business Hall of Fame Announces Laureates
- Prince George’s County Students Participate in Finance Park Pilot
- National Credit Union Administration Officials Tour Finance Park
- Montgomery County Councilmember Addresses JA Supporters
- High School Student Golfs for JA
Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, Prince George’s County Public Schools and Capital One announced plans for the development of the Washington DC region’s second Junior Achievement Finance Park center.
This new 14,000-square-foot financial literacy center will be located on the campus of Gholson Middle School in Landover, Maryland, and will bring in-depth, hands-on financial literacy education to more than 9,000 local middle school students in Greater Washington each year. Capital One provided the $2.5 million in funding for the new center.
Please click here to learn more!
Junior Achievement has just published its April 2013 edition of the Greater Washington Futures e-Newsletter. Click here to learn about recent events at Junior Achievement, including:
- Junior Achievement to Open Second Finance Park
- New Facility will be in Prince George’s County
- Capital One Supports Expansion With $3M Signature Gift
- New Survey Finds Teens Optimistic About Financial Futures
- JA Releases New Online Educational Materials
- Game Connects Decisions and Finances
- Tools for Parents Address College and Careers
- High School Program Helps Educators Teach Real-World Statistics
Junior Achievement of Greater Washington is pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 Junior Achievement Essay Competition, sponsored by David M. Rubenstein.
Last fall, JA invited high school students from Greater Washington to compete for $110,000 in scholarships by writing an essay on the topic, "How Can the Country Readily and Realistically Tackle Growing Income Disparity?"
Click here to read the winning essays!
Four visionary leaders are to be inducted into the Washington Business Hall of Fame by co-founding organizations Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, Washingtonian, and the Greater Washington Board of Trade. The Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding business and community leadership over a career span of service in Greater Washington. The Washington Business Hall of Fame will take place on December 3, 2013; proceeds will benefit Junior Achievement's mission to empower young people to own their economic success.
The 2013 Washington Business Hall of Fame Laureates are:
The 2013 Teens and Personal Finance Survey shows that teenagers are more optimistic about their financial futures, with a 20 percent increase in teens believing they will be financially better off than their parents.
However, part of their financial security comes from depending on parents until a later age.
Please click here to read the full results of the survey.
Junior Achievement's $ave, USA programs provide educators and parents with tools for discussing money-management issues with their students and children. JA $ave, USA is a series of lessons for educators and parents designed specifically to help students develop higher levels of personal financial understanding.
To honor the upcoming Financial Literacy Month in April, JA has released new JA $ave, USA programs for elementary, middle, and high school students that are available as free downloads.
Junior Achievement has just published its January 2013 edition of the Greater Washington Futures e-Newsletter. Click here to learn about recent events at Junior Achievement, including:
- Five Inspirational Leaders Inducted
- Junior Achievement Raises $1.3 million
- Kids Play Key Role in Ceremony
- Media Coverage Hits New Heights
- Special Thanks to Sponsors
- Video of Ceremony Now Online
On January 21, 2013, our nation will celebrate a National Day of Service. Thirty years ago Congress signed legislation marking the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as a federal holiday. In 1994, Congress went one step further and designated Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a national day of service.
On this special day, Americans will honor the memory of the Rev. Dr. Luther King by giving back to their communities and volunteering. JA has volunteer opportunities so you can share your personal and professional experiences with students in your area. You can help give students in Greater Washington the hands-on experiences they need to make the connection between what they learn in school and how it can be applied in the real world.
JA volunteers play a key role in bringing Junior Achievement to life. We need your help to meet the demand for our programs. Junior Achievement makes volunteering fulfilling, with flexible scheduling options. Our curriculum provides everything you need to make participation in JA interactive and engaging for students. Your JA experience will leave you feeling proud, energized, and hopeful about a better future for our young people. Sign up to be a JA volunteer today!
Five visionary leaders were inducted into the Washington Business Hall of Fame on December 4 by co-founding organizations Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, The Washingtonian, and the Greater Washington Board of Trade. The Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding business and community leadership over a career span of service in Greater Washington. The 25th annual Washington Business Hall of Fame dinner was attended by over 1,200 people at the Washington Hilton; proceeds benefit Junior Achievement's mission to empower young people to own their economic success.
The 2012 Washington Business Hall of Fame Laureates are:
Junior Achievement has just published its November 2012 edition of the Greater Washington Futures e-Newsletter. Click here to learn about recent events at Junior Achievement, including:
- New Survey Reveals Strong Teen Interest in Economy
- David Rubenstein Delivers JA Message to MD High School
- Washington Business Hall of Fame Nearing Sell-out
- County Executive Duncan Speaks to JA Supporters
Junior Achievement has just published its October 2012 edition of the Greater Washington Futures e-Newsletter. Click here to learn about recent events at Junior Achievement, including:
- Businesses Offer Teens JA Job Shadowing Experience for 20th Year
- Washington Business Hall of Fame to Induct Five Outstanding Laureates
- Junior Achievement Welcomes New Board Members
Junior Achievement has just published its September 2012 edition of the Greater Washington Futures e-Newsletter. Click here to learn about recent events at Junior Achievement, including:
- Junior Achievement Releases New Program for Middle School Students
- JA Competition to Award $128,000 in Scholarships and School Grants
- Washington Business Hall of Fame to Induct Five Outstanding Laureates
JA has just released Searching for Savings, a free program that helps middle grade students explore online tools that assist in saving money, broadening awareness of available resources, and becoming more financially literate.
Specifically, students learn about the history, value, and smart shopping strategies related to online, mobile, and paper coupons. After completing the program, they will be able to decipher the value of coupons in an overall budget.
Click here to download your free copy today!
Junior Achievement of Greater Washington is pleased to announce the start of the 2012 Junior Achievement Essay Competition, sponsored by David M. Rubenstein. JA invites students and schools to compete for a total of $110,000 in scholarships and $18,000 in school grants.
The competition is currently open to any student in the 9th-12th grade in Greater Washington until October 31, 2012, and asks students to write a 1,000-1,500 word essay on the topic "How Can the Country Readily and Realistically Tackle Growing Income Disparity?"
Click here to learn more about this year's competition and apply online!
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