New Study from Junior Achievement and Citizens Bank Shows College Freshmen are Not Much More Prepared to Pay for College than their High School Peers
Junior Achievement Named "Organization of the Year" by the Institute for Financial Literacy
Financial Literacy Month Survey: Only Half of Teens Say Gaining Financial Independence from Parents is a Goal for the Future
A new survey by Junior Achievement USA and AIG finds that only half of teens cite becoming financially independent of parents as one of their future goals. The 2018 JA Teens & Personal Finance Survey offers insight into how this generation is thinking about and planning for their financial future while emphasizing the value of financial literacy and personal finance programs.
The Greene Turtle Joins Forces with JA as Dining Out Storefront Partner at JA Finance Park Montgomery County
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.