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Circle and Junior Achievement of Northern California Launch Digital Financial Literacy Curriculum
By Kate Trevelyan-Hall
Entrepreneurship
Circle Internet Financial, a global fintech firm and issuer of USDC, and Junior Achievement of Northern California, announced this week the launch of the Digital Financial Literacy Curriculum in the Bay Area. Together, they have developed the Digital Financial Literacy Curriculum, a two-part program divided into lessons on the history and evolution of money, bitcoin, blockchain, NFTs, and...
The Rising Trend of Teens Using AI for Schoolwork
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Entrepreneurship
The survey conducted by Junior Achievement in partnership with Big Village provides crucial insights into the rising trend of teens relying on AI for schoolwork. While generative AI presents immense potential, it is essential to navigate the ethical considerations and the impact on students' learning experiences. As we continue to witness the integration of technology in education, it becomes...
Northern California Junior Achievement Team Wins Second Place at National Student Leadership Summit
By Kate Trevelyan-Hall
Entrepreneurship
Tri-Valley Junior Achievement of Northern California Team and Belmont Student received awards at 2023 Junior Achievement National Student...
JA National Student Leadership Summit 2023
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Entrepreneurship
In June 2023, the Nation's Capital hosted a remarkable event as 15 exceptional student companies from Junior Achievement gathered to compete in the 2023 Junior Achievement National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS). These ambitious students devise and market products or services that address unmet consumer needs, while also seeking investors for their...
Northern California Junior Achievement Board Chair Receives National Gold Leadership Award
By Kate Trevelyan-Hall
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement of Northern California Governing Board Chair Adrian Dimech wins Junior Achievements top volunteer leadership award for empowering students to own their economic...
New Research Shows Teens are Re-Thinking the Future of Work
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Work Readiness
In today's world, teens are increasingly exploring alternatives to the traditional higher education route. Thats why Junior Achievement and Citizens conducted a study to gain insight into where teens' thoughts are when it comes to the cost of higher...
JA My Story | Zach Fleming
Blog from JA USA
By Ed Grocholski
Community Involvement
Not every student plans to go to college and finds JA valuable in introducing young people to careers that dont require a degree, such as in the skilled trades, as well as occupations students can pursue straight out of high school. Volunteers often share their career journeys with students, making JA even more...
JA Worldwide Nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize
Blog from JA USA
By Ed Grocholski
Community Involvement
Were proud to announce that JA Worldwide has been nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, the second such honor in two years. Junior Achievement USA is a member of JA...
Be A Game Changer
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Community Involvement
Volunteers are the game-changer! They are the player that ignites those around them to do better and be better. They are the player that changes the on court or on field energy thats a spark plug and leads the team to victory. They are the ones that young people...
The JA EFFECT Widening Horizons
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Work Readiness
When she was a child, Socheth McCutcheons family escaped Cambodia, which was under the control of the Khmer Rouge, in search of a better life in the United States. Socheths family settled in Revere, Massachusetts, near Boston. Socheth now serves as a volunteer for Junior Achievement in New Jersey. She feels it is important to pay it forward by being a role model for young people, especially...
