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Prices Continue to be a Concern for Teen Shoppers this Holiday Season
A new survey by Junior Achievement (JA) shows that more than two-thirds of teens (70%) are concerned about the impact…
The Disengaged Youth Dilemma
The Challenge Currently, one in eight young people between the ages of 16 and 24 in the United States are…
The Need for Financial Literacy Education
“What’s the one thing you wish you learned in school?” That’s a question many Americans answer with “personal finance,” “how…
Teens, Careers, and Higher Education
In recent years, the emergence of the “skills economy” has changed how professional development and success are measured. Instead of…
JA’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Junior Achievement (JA) is committed to ensuring Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is at the center of everything we…
Survey Finds Most Teens Would Take a Financial Literacy Course if Offered
As students head back to school, a class that may not be available to them is one focused on personal…
The 2024 Junior Achievement National Student Leadership Summit
Every year in June, the brightest young minds in entrepreneurship gather to showcase their innovative projects and business acumen at…
Homeward Bound: Reawakening the American Dream
Since the 1890s, when a group of homebuilders first made the association between the American Dream and owning a home,…
Join Us in Supporting the Next Generation
Do you believe better begins now? That everyone deserves a chance? And that failing isn’t something to fear? Do you…
Teens and Retirement Perceptions
According to the Survey of Consumer Finances, nearly half of U.S. households (46%) report having nothing saved for retirement. While…
If Not College, Then What Comes Next?
For decades, the conventional wisdom has been that earning a four-year college degree was an important step in promoting upward…
Unlocking Opportunities: Preparing Teens for an AI Future
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has swiftly become a driving force reshaping our world. From enhancing educational experiences to revolutionizing industries, its…