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JA Teens Survey: The Financial Impact of COVID-19
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Financial Literacy
JA Teens Survey: The Financial Impact of...
Junior Achievement and CNBC to Host a Virtual Town Hall for Teens on COVID-19
By Traci Chisholm
Community Involvement
It will be hosted by CNBC Senior Personal Finance Correspondent Sharon Epperson and includes a panel of economists, entrepreneurs, psychologists and...
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Releases Free Resource to Help Teens Understand Financial Impact of COVID-19
By Elijah Haase
Financial Literacy
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin is releasing a free resource for teens titled Making Sense: Understanding the Financial Impact of...
Making Sense: Work in the Time of COVID-19
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
A Guide to How COVID-19 Is Affecting Work and What Comes...
Junior Achievement Offers Free Online-Learning Resources for Teachers, Parents, and Guardians During the COVID-19 Crisis
By Traci Chisholm
Financial Literacy
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin is providing free online-learning resources to teachers, parents, and guardians to help keep students engaged during this...
JA of Wisconsin Volunteer-led Programs Temporarily Suspended
By Traci Chisholm
Community Involvement
Effective Monday, March 16 we are suspending all volunteer-led, face-to-face programs, including classroom programs, JA in a Day, JA Business Challenge, JA Job Shadows, JA Career Days, JA BizTown and JA Finance Park until at least April...
Community First Career Exploration and Financial Literacy Education Center Now Open to Students in Wisconsin
By Traci Chisholm
Financial Literacy
The Center is a first of its kind in the country with Junior Achievement education offered on a technical college...
Back-to-School Tips for Kids and Parents 2019
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Community Involvement
Do you remember counting down the weeks left of summer before the early mornings and staying up late with homework? The majority of students dread going back to school because it's hard to switch their minds from 'fun in the sun' to 'back in the classroom'. Whether your student is starting back at a new school or is just moving into a new classroom, these tips are sure to make their (and your)...
Teens & College Savings 2019
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Financial Literacy
A new survey by Junior Achievement (JA) conducted by the research group Engine shows that more than two-thirds (69%) of teens between the ages of 13 and 17 support the idea of "debt-free college." However, that support drops to a third (33%) if it's paid for with higher taxes. The survey of 1,004 teens was conducted from April 16 to 21,...
Buying Local in a Buzzing Economy
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Community Involvement
How many times have you heard Buy Local or Support Local Businesses? Probably hundreds of times. So why this local push? What does it do for you or your community? With summer here, the concept of buying locally will only increase, specifically about your local farmers' markets. While providing you with delicious produce, farmers markets potentially have a more significant impact on the...
