The Greene Turtle has joined the growing list of Storefront Partners to commit to inspiring students at the forthcoming JA Finance Park Montgomery County. The Greene Turtle will serve as the Dining Out Storefront Partner at the new Park.
Junior Achievement of Greater Washington Earns Coveted 4-Star Rating From Charity Navigator
Junior Achievement of Greater Washington’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the fourth consecutive time that Junior Achievement of Greater Washington has earned this top distinction.
JA Hero Volunteer Teaches Lessons in Love and Life
2017 JA Entrepreneurship Summit Partner Competes on ABC’s 'Shark Tank'
On Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, SUNNIVA Super Coffee, JA's 2017 Entrepreneurship Summit business partner, sought out an investment on ABC's hit TV show "Shark Tank."
Junior Achievement to Receive Programatic Support from TD Ameritrade
TD Ameritrade and JA USA are partnering once again to invest in America’s youth. By continuing their support for Junior Achievement, TD Ameritrade has reaffirmed their commitment to empowering future generations.
The funding enables Junior Achievement to increase programming throughout the region as they deliver volunteer-led lessons about financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness. With the generous funding from TD Ameritrade, Junior Achievement will be better equipped to engage additional community volunteers, reach more students in the five-county area, and publicize its impact to potential partners.
As part of this partnership, JA of Greater Washington received $10,000 in programatic support.
“We are extremely appreciative of the support of TD Ameritrade,” said Ed Grenier, President and CEO of Junior Achievement of Greater Washington. “This grant will allow us to help provide a greater number of students with the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful and reach their full potential.”
About TD Ameritrade
Today, TD Ameritrade provides investing and trading services for seven million client accounts that total more than $750 billion in assets, and custodial services for more than 5,700 independent registered investment advisors. With clients placing, on average, approximately 450,000 trades each day, it maintains the leadership position it assumed when founder Joe Ricketts opened his doors in Omaha, NE, in 1975.
The Arlington Catholic Herald: Students spend a ‘day of adulthood’ at Finance Park
JA awarded $20,000 from the Comcast Foundation for Communications Storefront Partnership at JA Finance Park Prince George's County
The Comcast Foundation recently announced that it has awarded $265,000 in grants to 16 nonprofit organizations across the Washington, D.C. metro area in 2017. The grants help grow the impact of programs aimed at expanding digital literacy, promoting service and mentoring tomorrow’s leaders.
Junior Achievement of Greater Washington is among the many local organizations that are making a significant difference in the community and were supported by the Comcast Foundation this year. Comcast is dedicated to working with organizations like JA to shape the future of the areas its employees, customers and friends and families live in.
Survey: How Much Money did Financial Literacy Shortfalls Cost Americans in 2017?
Is your New Year's resolution to better manage your personal finances? How about to put a little extra change into the piggy bank? According to a new survey conducted by the National Financial Educators Council, increasing your knowledge about financial literacy should be at the top of your 2018 resolution list.
Junior Achievement Looking to Re-Connect with Former Students During JA Alumni Month
January is JA Alumni Month! During the month, Junior Achievement is getting the word out to its alumni that the youth education nonprofit seeks to reengage with its former students. Junior Achievement's alumni participated in JA programs during their elementary, middle school, or high school years. JA is interested in learning more about how the program impacted its former students and will provide opportunities for them to connect with other JA Alumni via social media. Interested JA Alumni can learn more at www.JA.org/ConnectAlumni.
Survey: Are Teens Going “Bricks and Mortar” this Holiday Season?
A new survey from Junior Achievement USA shows that a majority of teens (54%) plan to do much of their shopping at brick-and-mortar discount stores like Walmart and Target this holiday season. Less than half of teens (46%) said that they would be doing much of their shopping online, while about a third (34%) planned to head out to the shopping malls. These were followed by electronics or gaming stores (20%), department stores (13%), and national clothing chains (10%). Local small businesses, such as boutiques and consignment stores, ranked much lower (3%). The survey of 1,000 teens was conducted in early November by ORC International for JA.