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Why JA? And Why Now? Financial Literacy as a Foundation for a Better Life
Blog from JA USA
By Ed Grocholski
Financial Literacy
At Junior Achievement, we view financial literacy as the other literacy. Just like reading or writing, we all deal with money on a near daily basis. Junior Achievement employs a pathways approach to teaching financial literacy to young people. By pathways, we mean that JA programs are designed to engage students on the subject over multiple grades, from their first days in kindergarten,...
Why JA? And Why Now? A Response to a Changing Work and Career Landscape
Blog from JA USA
By Ed Grocholski
Work Readiness
Junior Achievement's proven programs are shown to inspire and prepare young people for success. Our approach is demonstrated to give students the tools they need to increase their chances of achieving their potential in work, career, and...
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...
