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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...
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...
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...
Leadership Spotlight: Caroline Armour of Verizon
By JANJ
Community Involvement
More than 10 years ago, a Verizon exec introduced me and the members of the Finance Team to Junior Achievement NJ . He asked us to consider becoming volunteers, to teach elements of life and financial skills to NJs students. I participated and loved the experience. To be a part of teaching young people how piling up credit card debt can hurt them in the long run and how, while needed in many...
Leadership Spotlight: Christine LaCroix of Deloitte
By JANJ
Community Involvement
Christine LaCroix has invested four years as Chair of the JANJ State Board of Directors and is headed for year number five. In total she has served as a volunteer board member at JANJ for more than 20...
Leadership Spotlight: Pat Hartpence of NJM
By JANJ
Community Involvement
Through its employee volunteer program, NJM Insurance Group has developed a very strong connection to Junior Achievement of New Jersey and Corporate Giving Officer Pat Hartpence cant say enough good things about their 11-year...
