As a prominent member of the D.C. business community, Rich LaFleur volunteers with Junior Achievement because of its focus on developing today's students into tomorrow's leaders.
Research Reveals Boys' Interest in STEM Careers Declining; Girls' Interest Unchanged
Washington Redskins Rookies Return to JA Finance Park for Third Year
JA of Greater Washington Announces Winners of 2017 Junior Achievement Essay Competition Sponsored by Mr. David Rubenstein
Today, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington announced the winners of the 2017 Junior Achievement Essay Competition. This year's competition was intense, as over 1,100 qualified answered this year's question: "Several great entrepreneurs, including Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, dropped out of college before getting their degrees. How important do you think a college education is to your future success?"
Junior Achievement of Greater Washington Receives $25,000 Grant from the Achievement Foundation
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#JAHero Spotlight: JA Volunteer, Advisory Council Chair Inspired by Father's Example
"Think long term. The decisions you make today, whether it's studying, spending or working, have a significant impact on your future. There is no substitute for a good work ethic and hustle!"
This is the advice Julie Simmons gives to the next generation. And it's the same advice that was passed down to her from a young age.
One-Third of College Freshmen Have Less than $1,000 in College Savings; Neither High School nor College Students are Prepared to Manage the Cost of College
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.