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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...
Elementary Milestones for Future Success
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
From Kindergarten to fifth-grade, most children do not have a clear understanding of finances or money in general. What they learn at this stage in life are concepts that will continue to build as they grow older. While at this stage in their lives, they don't have bills or loans to worry about, it puts their financial future on the horizon and gives them something to think about as they get...
Credit Card Crash Course
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
Not all credit cards are created equal, which makes choosing one a difficult task.
As of March 2019, Americans paid banks a shocking $113 billion in credit card interest in 2018. While your credit card activities may differ from your colleague or classmate, one thing is for sure: understanding the way your credit card works is a crucial component to any credit...
5 Benefits of Hiring a Student Intern
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
With summer on the horizon, high school and college students are already thinking about their next step: internships. While college students may be viewing an internship as a foot-in to a career after they graduate, high school students are seeking internships to discover what career path they may want to pursue in the future.The benefits of interning as a student are endless, but what do these...
Which Leadership Style Are You
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
Not all leaders are the same. From school group projects to navigating through escape rooms with friends, your leadership skills evolve throughout life and will determine the relationships you have in and out of the workplace!
To better understand what type of leader you are, use the flow chart...
Junior Achievement Honors: Davis, Flynn and Guadagno
By GEORGE N. SALIBA, NJ Businees
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement of New Jersey inducted three new laureates into its New Jersey Business Hall of Fame: Michellene Davis, Esq., executive vice president, chief corporate affairs officer at RWJBarnabas Health; Bernie Flynn, retired president and CEO of NJM Insurance Group; and former Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno (now a partner at the law firm Connell...
Making Your Tax Refund Last
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
The notification of a check being directly deposited into your bank account has never been more satisfying than it is during tax...
Learning Your Way
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
American lawyer Brad Henry once said, "A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning." It is through learning that personal development comes into fruition and change begins. Yet, learning doesn't always occur in a classroom or a training center. Opportunities to grow are presented to us daily, but it's understanding the learning style you need that...
Countdown to Resolutions for Teens
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
How old were you when you made your first New Year's Resolution? Do you remember what it was? With 2019 nearly upon us, JA wanted to know if teens are making their resolutions for this upcoming year, and if so, what they were. According to a survey of 1,000 U.S. teens, conducted by Junior Achievement USA and ORC International, nearly 9 in 10 teens (88%) are planning on making New Year's...
