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UPS Stores Accepting Donations for Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts
By JAWM
Corporate Responsibility
Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JAWM) will be the recipient of donations made through the UPS Store’s “Start Small, Grow Big”...
2022 Back-to-School Survey: One-Third of Teens Say Rising Cost of School Supplies a Concern
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy
According to a new survey by Junior Achievement USA, a third of teens (33%) say that their parents or guardians are concerned about the cost of back-to-school supplies this...
JA National Student Leadership Summit 2022
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Entrepreneurship
In June of 2022, 15 of Junior Achievements top student companies came to the Nations Capital to compete in the 2022 Junior Achievement National Student...
Junior Achievement announces inaugural list of 18 under 18 honorees
By JAWM
Corporate Responsibility
Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts has announced its inaugural list of 18 under 18 honorees, recognized for their innovative spirit, leadership and community involvement. The entire list of recipients is featured in this article in The...
Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts holds event for youth scholars
By JAWM
Corporate Responsibility
Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts held its 18 Under 18 recognition event for high-achieving youth scholars from Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire counties. Watch the event coverage on...
New JA initiative will recognize 18 young leaders in the community
By JAWM
Corporate Responsibility
JA’s new initiative, called 18 Under 18, will recognize 18 young leaders from across the region in both middle and high...
Junior Achievement on Mass Appeal: Financial Literacy for Kids
By JAWM
Corporate Responsibility
April is Financial Literacy Month. Check out this episode of Mass Appeal featuring our President Jennifer Connolly discussing how JA sets kids up for a sound financial...
How to teach kids about money with debit and credit cards
By JAWM
Corporate Responsibility
Jennifer Connolly, president of Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts, was featured in this Bankrate article offering tips to help teach kids about money and...
JA holds mock stock market competition
By JAWM
Corporate Responsibility
Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JAWM) recently held its annual mock stock market competition at the Cedars Banquet Facility in...
Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts seeks votes in Florence Bank Customers’ Choice Community Grants Program
By JAWM
Corporate Responsibility
Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts is seeking support and votes from the community in the Florence Bank Customers’ Choice Community Grants...
