JA Blog

What it Means to Be a Leader: A JA Perspective

February 28, 2022

“Trusting, empathetic and supportive — each is fundamental to empowering a team to succeed.” Katherine Cecala, President of Junior Achievement…

JA Day Makes an Impact at Bethune Elementary

January 21, 2022

In November 2021, Bethune Elementary hosted a JA Day for their students. JA volunteers came into the classrooms and provided…

2021 JA Teens Back-to-School Survey: Hopes, Dreams, and Challenges for a Different School Year

September 9, 2021

A Challenging School Year Ahead The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic goes beyond the disruptions students experienced during the 2020-21…

JA: A Stop on the Path to Equity

April 28, 2021

Junior Achievement is committed to promoting a more equitable and just tomorrow. Our shared future depends on how prepared today’s…

JA Impact Through a Volunteer’s Eyes

December 31, 2020

Recently one of our JA volunteers shared her experience teaching virtual JA lessons. Many wonder if the impact or experience…

A More Equitable Future

October 22, 2020

Junior Achievement is committed to helping young people erase the lines that divide and create a more equitable and just…

JA My Big Idea! Supports Future Entrepreneurs

September 17, 2020

JA My Big Idea! is a new self-guided online program for 5th to 7th grade students designed to teach them…

JA Impacts Thousands Amidst Pandemic

August 3, 2020

Despite school closure and summer break, we are committed to reaching students wherever they are learning. JA’s program team found…

JA Alumni Report

June 5, 2020

JA Provides Students with a Lasting Impact in All Different Areas of Life At JA, we strive to have a…

JA Students Talk with Mark Cuban

June 1, 2020

How many people can say they’ve had the chance to get business advice from Mark Cuban, from Shark Tank? A…

Nominations for 18 Under 18 Open Now!

November 8, 2019

DO YOU KNOW ONE OF ARIZONA’S 18 UNDER 18? In partnership with The Arizona Republic/azcentral, we are looking for the 18…

JA’s Impact Recap: 2017-2018

February 20, 2019

Are you ready for it? Here’s the impact that our programs had in Arizona last year! We are proud to…