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Ed Grenier
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President and CEO
Junior Achievement of the
National Capital Area
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April's showers and flowers have special meaning this year. They represent our hope and resiliency as a country and as individuals.
National Financial Literacy Month is a time to reflect on the financial crisis, and to prepare for the future. We believe this starts with educating our youth in personal finance.
Understanding these fundamental life skills should be a societal priority for all young people entering adulthood.
JA stands ready to lead the way.
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Inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy
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April is National
Financial Literacy Month
Sanctioned by the United States Congress in 2003, National Financial Literacy Month reminds us that all citizens should understand basic personal finance. For JA, April represents our ongoing commitment to ensure that young people graduate high school with this fundamental life skill.
Help JA bring basic financial literacy concepts to more youth by volunteering or donating. Visit www.myJA.org/volunteers/ and www.myJA.org/donate/ to learn more.
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New Money-Management Downloads
for Parents and Educators
Today Junior Achievement releases its $ave, USA lessons to provide parents and educators with unique tools for discussing money-management with their children and students. $ave, USA is a series of three 45-minute lessons designed to help elementary, middle, and high school students become financially literate.
To learn more and download the lessons, visit www.myJA.org/programs/saveusa/.
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Students "Shadow" Federal
Government IT Professionals
JA convened 250 high school students to "shadow" select Federal Government IT employees for a day of hands-on learning. Sponsored by the Federal CIO Council and Junior Achievement for a 4th year, the job shadow experience gave these students a real-life, in-person opportunity to see the many IT careers in action.
To learn how you can support the future workforce, please visit www.myJA.org/programs/.
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Volunteering is Good Business
Seventy percent of young workers believe employers should use volunteerism as a professional development tool, according to a recent Junior Achievement study. Respondents also feel that volunteering boosts employee satisfaction.
To learn how your company can benefit, visit www.myJA.org/programs/evaluation/volunteer/, and to find a classroom to volunteer in, visit www.myJA.org/volunteers/schools/.
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Comptroller Franchot
Applauds JA Board
Maryland State Comptroller Peter Franchot shared his passion for financial education with Junior Achievement’s Board of Directors. He praised the construction of JA's Finance Park and discussed his support of financial literacy curriculum bills HB 335 and SB 264 under consideration by the Maryland legislature.
To learn more about these bills, visit www.myJA.org/about/financialliteracy/.
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Youth Entrepreneur of the Year
Call for Applications
Junior Achievement is pleased to announce its call for applications for the 7th Annual Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Competition. In partnership with Ernst & Young, JA invites 9th-12th grade students who have started and are currently running their own business to compete for a $1,000 scholarship.
To learn more, visit www.myJA.org/students/yeoty/.
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