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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...
JA of New Jersey Names James Horne, Jr. as President & CEO
By Tracy Anderson
Corporate Responsibility
After an extensive search, we are happy to introduce James Horne, Jr., JA of New Jersey's President & CEO effective July 5, 2022. James brings a wealth of leadership experience and enthusiasm for positive change within local communities.
As President & CEO of JANJ, Horne will lead the organizations work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy outreach which impacts 87,000 K-12...
What National Women's Month Means to Our Future Female Leaders
By Tracy Anderson
Corporate Responsibility
A few of our incredible WFLA student leaders shared their thoughts about the impact of Womens History Month and a role model that has been influential in their lives. Their words were powerful. Continue reading to learn about the ways various women have shaped their perspectives about life for the...
Ashley Donecker - Acting President of JA New Jersey
By Tracy Anderson
Community Involvement
We are pleased to announce that Ashley Donecker, Vice President of Development & Communications at JA New Jersey has been named Acting President. This appointment will be effective today, March 1st until the new President & CEO is...
JANJ Internship Experiences - Oriana Nelson
By Oriana Nelson
Work Readiness
Our interns are the heartbeat of our organization - offering refreshing ideas and demonstrating incredible work ethic every day. Without a doubt, their contributions have helped shape our organization internally and externally, improving our overall messaging. As students, their opinions, and experiences matter, tying them to our mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed.
In the...
10 Million Reasons for Work and Career Readiness Education
Blog from JA USA
By Jack E. Kosakowski, President & CEO of Junior Achievement USA
Corporate Responsibility
Recently, and for the first time, the number of job openings in the United States exceeded 10 million, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary (JOLTS) Report. At the same time, there are more than 7 million who are eligible to work but who are...
Once-in-a-life Experiences Interacting with the 2021 New Jersey Business Hall of Fame Laureates - Personal Reflections from Students
By Tracy Anderson
Corporate Responsibility
Each year, the New Jersey Business Hall of Fame has recognized the achievements of business leaders who have made remarkable contributions to New Jersey. The 2021 Laureates join a prestigious group of business leaders and entrepreneurs that have made lasting impressions in their respective industries, creating jobs and opportunities, in addition to using innovation to resolve and improve...
Inflation, Scarcity, and Teachable Moments
Blog from JA USA
By Jack E. Kosakowski, President & CEO of Junior Achievement USA
Financial Literacy
Most Americans under the age of 40 are experiencing something they havent before; inflation. With the exception of a brief period at the beginning of the Great Recession in 2008, inflation has been restrained for nearly four decades. That means prices rising at a pronounced rate in a short amount of time is a new experience for many Millennials and members of Generation...
Learn More About the Upcoming New Jersey Business Hall of Fame and the 2021 Laureates
By JA Alum Intern, Esther Lawal
Corporate Responsibility
Guest Blog Writer: JA Alum Intern, Esther Lawal
Esther Lawal is a graduate of Rutgers University (Class of 21), with a degree in Environmental Business Economics, and has an interest in pursuing a career in the finance sector. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, sightseeing, and teaching.
Esther, a self-starter, developed leadership skills, which she credits JA for providing her the...
