|
|
|
|
|
|
Ed Grenier
|
|
|
President and CEO
Junior Achievement of the
National Capital Area
|
|
|
In this time of Thanksgiving, Junior Achievement pauses, reflects, and reaffirms our Core Values. We remain committed to the youth of Greater Washington, and are thankful for and humbled by the breath of our community’s support.
As always, you make our work possible.
Thank you.
|
|
|
Inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy
|
|
|
|
Junior Achievement Reaffirms
Its Core Values
- Belief in the boundless potential of young people
- Commitment to the principles of market-based economics and entrepreneurship
- Passion for what we do and honesty, integrity, and excellence in how we do it
- Respect for the talents, creativity, perspectives, and backgrounds of all individuals
- Belief in the power of partnership and collaboration
- Conviction in the educational and motivational impact of relevant, hands-on learning
|
|
|
|
JA Publishes Timely
White Paper for Teens
The current financial climate is particularly unsettling for young people. In response, Junior Achievement is publishing timely and instructive White Papers for teens. The latest paper, "High Unemployment: The Recession's Harsh Reality," is now available as a free download at www.myJA.org/programs/papers/.
|
|
|
|
Washington Business Hall of Fame
December 1, 2009
Reserve your table today to hear the amazing personal stories of five laureates whose businesses changed Greater Washington. For example, Dr. Ralph Shrader, Chairman & CEO of Booz Allen Hamilton, received M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical  engineering with minors in mathematics and nuclear physics. J. Knox Singleton, President & CEO of Inova Health System, was given the Virginia Governor’s Award in 2004 for his outstanding leadership in business and education partnerships. To learn more, visit www.WashingtonBusinessHallofFame.org.
|
|
|
|
Companies Teach JA ...
In a Day
The business community asked, and JA is answering. Now traditional programming can be delivered by a company for an entire school during a full academic day. Called JA-in-a-Day, this model ensures every student in a school receives the program, and gives companies a tremendous team-building, community service opportunity. To learn more about JA in a Day, visit www.myJA.org/programs/implementation/jainaday/.
|
|
|
|
