Survey: Are Teens Going “Bricks and Mortar” this Holiday Season?

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.

Over 150 Local Students, 47 Workplaces Take Part in 25th Annual Career Partnership Day

Over 150 Local Students, 47 Workplaces Take Part in 25th Annual Career Partnership Day

On Thursday, December 7, 2017, members of the greater Bethesda business community, Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, and Junior Achievement of Greater Washington partnered to provide students with the opportunity to explore the world of work by visiting more than 47 workplace sites and shadowing a mentor for the day.  

ITEPS Partners With JA as Conference Room Sponsor at Forthcoming JA Finance Park Montgomery County

ITEPS Partners With JA as Conference Room Sponsor at Forthcoming JA Finance Park Montgomery County

JA is pleased to announce that Innovative Training, Events, and Professional Solutions, LLC (ITEPS) is the newest partner at Junior Achievement of Greater Washington’s forthcoming JA Finance Park Montgomery Counter, partnering as the conference room sponsor. 

JA of Greater Washington receives $20,000 grant from Prince George's County Local Development Council

JA of Greater Washington receives $20,000 grant from Prince George's County Local Development Council

Junior Achievement of Greater Washington recently received a grant from the Local Development Council of Prince George’s County in recognition of JA’s contributions to and partnerships within the county.  This grant will provide curriculum and program support to three county schools- John Hanson Montessori, Oxon Hill Middle, and Oxon Hill High School. 

WASHINGTONIAN: Here Are the Washington Business Hall of Fame Laureates for 2017

WASHINGTONIAN: Here Are the Washington Business Hall of Fame Laureates for 2017

It’s not where you start—it’s where you finish. That could be the motto of the four people being inducted into the Washington Business Hall of Fame. They worked hard, capitalized on opportunities, and exceeded their own expectations.

Junior Achievement of Greater Washington Puts Entrepreneurs in the Classroom during National Entrepreneurship Month

Junior Achievement of Greater Washington Puts Entrepreneurs in the Classroom during National Entrepreneurship Month

Junior Achievement (JA) of Greater Washington announced today that it will be inspiring high school students during November with the JA Launch Lesson, sponsored by Ernst & Young LLP. The initiative, designed to coincide with National Entrepreneurship Month, will put entrepreneurs into high school classrooms across America during the week to share what inspired them to start their own business and to open students’ eyes to the opportunities provided by entrepreneurship. JA of Greater Washington will be working with local entrepreneurs to impact students across the Washington DC Metro area.

REDSKINS NEWS: Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation's 4th And Life Reaches Out To The Future

REDSKINS NEWS: Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation's 4th And Life Reaches Out To The Future

The NCAA reported that in 2017, 6.8 percent of high school football players go on to play in college. Only 1.9 percent of those athletes reach the NFL.

To offer advice to those young players still pursuing their dreams, the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation invited student-athletes from seven local high schools to its annual 4th and Life High School Football Forum at FedExField in Landover, Md. The event provides students and coaches with valuable tools and life lessons about prioritizing academics, preparing for college and discovering their passion outside of the game.

What's Working in Washington: Training youth for the economy of the future (PODCAST)

What's Working in Washington: Training youth for the economy of the future (PODCAST)

Despite the vastly changing times in business and technology, Junior Achievement continues to train young people to work in the real world and expose them to an array of opportunities.

“We were founded almost a hundred years ago, teaching kids how to start businesses, how to run businesses,” said Ed Grenier, President of Junior Achievement, a not-for-profit organization introducing young people to opportunities and helping them forward towards a successful adulthood. 

Junior Achievement of Greater Washington Teams Up with the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation for Annual 4th & Life High School Football Forum

Junior Achievement of Greater Washington Teams Up with the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation for Annual 4th & Life High School Football Forum

On Tuesday, Oct. 10, more than 200 high school football players and their respective coaches from DMV area high schools visited FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland to participate in the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation's annual 4th & Life High School Football Forum.