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Ed Grenier
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President and CEO
Junior Achievement of
Greater Washington
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The school year is in full swing, and once again Junior Achievement volunteers are back in classrooms across Greater Washington.
This fall is a time of great excitement for JA. Last week saw the opening of Finance Park for its second year, and this week will see the kick-off of the JA Bowl's fall season.
The Junior Achievement Essay Competition closes at the end of this month, and at the end of November, five outstanding new Laureates will be inducted into the Washington Business Hall of Fame.
Despite the economic turmoil in our nation and around the world, JA's commitment to our mission remains steadfast: to empower young people to own their economic success. We invite you to join us in our pursuit this goal.
As always, your support makes our work possible.
Thank you.
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Empowering young people to own their economic success
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Finance Park Opens Doors
For Second Year
Last week 504 eighth graders from Whitman Middle School kicked off the second year of Junior Achievement Finance Park in grand fashion.
After twenty hours of intense classroom curriculum, these students participated in a day-long simulation in the 20,000 square foot "mini-city.” There, they adopted a fictitious life situation and created a balanced monthly budget for themselves and their family. Nearly 14,000 students participated in the program during its inaugural year.
To volunteer at, view photos of, or read student testimonials about Finance Park, please visit www.JuniorAchievementFinancePark.org.
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Washington Business Hall of Fame to Induct Five Outstanding Laureates
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 29 to hear the amazing personal stories of five laureates whose businesses changed Greater Washington.
 
For example, Gloria Bohan is President & CEO of Omega World Travel, the largest travel agency founded by, operated by, and majority-owned by a woman.
Warren M. Thompson, Founder and President of Thompson Hospitality, began his career as a Roy Rogers Assistant Manager and is now responsible for hospitality services at 18 airports, among other venues.
To learn more and reserve your table today, please visit www.WashingtonBusinessHallofFame.org.
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Former Secretary of Education Spellings
Meets With JA Students
Former Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings recently inspired Junior Achievement high school students from Friendship Collegiate Academy in a robust town hall meeting.
Organized jointly by Junior Achievement and the US Chamber, she spoke passionately about the importance of entrepreneurship education and urged the students to think big and follow their dreams.
During the session, JA released the Free Enterprise National Survey results, in which 91% of high school juniors said they believe it is important that students be taught about entrepreneurship. To learn more about the Free Enterprise National Survey, please visit www.myJA.org/about/polls/.
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JA Leaders Meet With
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill
Last month close to 100 JA Board Chairs and Presidents from across the United States ascended on the Hill to meet with over 120 Senators and Representatives to communicate the importance of JA's mission.
As part of the annual "JA Day on the Hill" event, JA leaders addressed how best to integrate Junior Achievement programs into classroom curriculum in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (formerly No Child Left Behind).
To learn more about JA's kindergarten through twelfth grade programs, please visit www.myJA.org/
programs/.
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Start Bowling for Treasure This Fall
Don your eye patch and grab your cutlass, as yesterday saw the kick-off of the new pirate-themed JA Bowl season, "Bowling for Treasure." This year close to 2,500 bowlers will raise $600,000 for Junior Achievement programs for local students.
Opportunities to participate in these turn-key bowling events are available year-round, and offer companies a chance to build employee camaraderie while supporting a worthwhile community cause. To learn more and sign up, please visit www.JAbowl.org.
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David Rubenstein Delivers
JA Message to DC Charter School
David Rubenstein, co-founder of The Carlyle Group, recently visited with a full auditorium of Cesar Chavez Public Charter School students to share his background and promote the Junior Achievement Essay Competition. The students enthusiastically asked questions, and learned about the importance of education and why it is important to give back to the community.
To learn more and enter this year's competition, please visit www.myJA.org/students/essay/.
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