Wednesday, 15 Jul 2026 | JA USA
At its June 18 Annual Meeting, the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) elected two new officers: Caroline Armour, Treasurer at Verizon, as Chair, and Calvin Ledford Jr., President of the PSEG Foundation and Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, as Vice Chair.
Monday, 07 Oct 2024 | JA USA
October 7, 2024 – Edison, NJ: Junior Achievement of New Jersey -JANJ- is proud to announce the honorees for the 2024 New Jersey Business Hall of Fame -NJBHOF-, which will take place on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, NJ. This 22nd annual event celebrates distinguished leaders who have significantly contributed to New Jersey's business landscape and beyond. The NJBHOF recognizes business leaders each year for their significant, positive impact on New Jersey. The Class of Laureates have consistently demonstrated business excellence; visionary, innovative leadership; community involvement; and high ethical standards throughout their professional lives. Additionally, the Trailblazer Award honors an individual who has pioneered significant advancements in their field, embodying innovation, and a commitment to shaping the future of business in New Jersey.
The 2024 New Jersey Business Hall of Fame will celebrate the following prominent leaders this November in an evening celebration that is open to the public.
2024 Class of Laureates:
Robert C. Cohen – President, Digital Robotics and Enabling Technologies, Stryker, & Chair, NJIT Board of Trustees
Alma DeMetropolis – Managing Director and NJ Market Manager, J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Kevin L. Haney – President & CEO, Colliers Engineering & Design
Caroline Litchfield – EVP & CFO, Merck
2024 Trailblazer Award Recipient:
Dr. Ali Houshmand – President, Rowan University
Meet the 2024 Laureates:
Robert C. Cohen
As President of Stryker’s Digital, Robotics, and Enabling Technologies division, Robert Cohen is at the forefront of medical innovation. With over 35 years in the medical device industry, Cohen has driven the development of breakthrough orthopedic and surgical technologies, including advanced joint replacement and spinal implants. A dedicated NJIT alumnus, Cohen chairs the university’s Board of Trustees and actively contributes to educational and alumni programs.
Alma DeMetropolis
As Managing Director and NJ Market Manager at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, Alma DeMetropolis advises high-net-worth individuals, families, and endowments on complex financial matters. With over 30 years in finance, she has held global roles and is a dedicated advocate for community engagement. A Cornell University alumna, she also serves on multiple nonprofit boards, supporting educational and environmental causes.
Kevin L. Haney, PE
Kevin Haney is the President and CEO of Colliers Engineering & Design, where he leads the firm’s strategic and operational efforts. With a strong background in civil engineering, Haney has helped guide the company’s growth and innovation in engineering services. He is a long-time youth advocate and is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of leaders in his field.
Caroline Litchfield
Caroline Litchfield is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Merck, where she oversees the company’s global financial operations. With over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Litchfield has led strategic financial transformations at Merck, including in emerging markets. She recently joined Verizon’s Board of Directors and continues to make a significant impact on the global business landscape. Throughout her career, Caroline has distinguished herself as a leader dedicated to inclusion and committed to advancing talent through mentorship, career development, and a learning culture that embraces diverse skills and experiences.
Meet the 2024 Trailblazer Award Recipient:
Dr. Ali Houshmand
Dr. Ali A. Houshmand became Rowan University’s seventh president in 2012 after serving for approximately six years as provost/senior vice president, CEO, and interim president. Under his leadership, Rowan has grown from a respected state institution to a rising Carnegie-classified national research university, with two medical schools and the upcoming launch of New Jersey’s first veterinary school. Enrollment has increased from 11,000 students in 2012 to 23,000 in 2021, making Rowan one of the fastest-growing research universities in the U.S. Houshmand’s entrepreneurial approach to education is centered on access, quality, affordability, and economic development.
These remarkable leaders will be honored on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, NJ. Junior Achievement of New Jersey invites business and community leaders to join us in celebrating these individuals who inspire the next generation to achieve and lead.
Funds raised during the NJBHOF will support JANJ’s impactful programs that equip young people with the skills, knowledge, and inspiration to succeed in a rapidly changing economy. By investing in education and mentoring, JANJ empowers the next generation of leaders to dream big, innovate, and shape the future of business in New Jersey and beyond.
For more information on tickets and sponsorship opportunities, please visit https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2024njbusinesshalloffame/event/2024njbusinesshalloffame or email Wylie Quintero at wylie.quintero@ja.org.
Friday, 10 May 2024 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey -JANJ- and Wells Fargo are joining forces for a special event to mark their continued collaboration and offer students meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. The "Activation" Day is set for Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 9:00 AM, at the JA Education Center located at 360 Pear Blossom Drive, Edison, NJ 08837.
Thursday, 02 May 2024 | JA USA
Citizens and Junior Achievement of New Jersey announced their expanded partnership to empower New Jersey students with essential financial literacy and business skills with the ribbon cutting of Citizens new interactive bank experience at the JANJ Education Centers BizTown in Edison, NJ.
Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023 | JA USA
JA of New Jersey and Rowan College Partner to launch new South Jersey Initiative
Tuesday, 25 Jul 2023 | JA USA
JA of New Jersey (JANJ) recently recognized High School Hero Scholar Award recipients at its Annual Board Meeting.
Monday, 10 Jul 2023 | JA USA
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today the launch of the 2023 Workforce Readiness and STEM Education Grant Programs, supporting general career readiness, financial and business literacy and positive youth development, as well as STEM-focused curriculum to help prepare future leaders of tomorrow.
Tuesday, 27 Jun 2023 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) has received a grant for $25,000 from Bank of America (BofA) in support of its mission to empower individuals and families on a path to long-term success. This contribution is part of BofAs ongoing commitment to advancing economic mobility in New Jersey and across the United States.
Tuesday, 27 Jun 2023 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) announced today it received a grant for $25,000 from Bank of America (BofA) in support of its mission to empower individuals and families on a path to long-term success. This contribution is part of BofAs ongoing commitment to advancing economic mobility in New Jersey and across the United States.
Tuesday, 09 May 2023 | JA USA
JA of New Jersey (JANJ) has been named the recipient of the Innovator of the Year award at the upcoming Community Leaders of Distinction Awards, hosted by the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce (MCRCC). The ceremony will take place at The Pines Manor in Edison on May 31, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Tuesday, 09 May 2023 | JA USA
JA of New Jersey (JANJ) has been named the recipient of the Innovator of the Year award at the upcoming Community Leaders of Distinction Awards, hosted by the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce (MCRCC). The ceremony will take place at The Pines Manor in Edison on May 31st, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Tuesday, 02 May 2023 | JA USA
Junior Achievement USA® (JA) announced that it will honor various leading companies with Gold, Silver, and Bronze 2021-22 U.S. President's Volunteer Service Awards in appreciation of their valued partnership and support despite the limitations on volunteerism during the pandemic. The U.S. President's Volunteer Service Awards will be presented to 65 organizations at the JA Volunteer Summit, presented by Mercedes-Benz USA, on Tuesday, June 13th in Washington, DC.
Monday, 01 May 2023 | JA USA
In an effort to recognize and raise awareness about National Financial Literacy Month, Junior Achievement of New Jersey welcomed volunteers from Wells Fargo on Thursday to teach real-world business and financial literacy skills to middle school students from the Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology at JANJs BizTown, an 8,000 square-foot simulated community within its Edison Educational Center.
Friday, 28 Apr 2023 | JA USA
In an effort to recognize and raise awareness about National Financial Literacy Month, Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) recently welcomed volunteers from Wells Fargo to teach real world business and financial literacy skills to more than 150 middle school students from the Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology (PCSST) at JANJs BizTown, an 8,000-square-foot simulated community within its Edison Educational Center.
Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 | JA USA
Around 70 high school students proved that you dont need a cape, mask or costume to be a hero.
Tuesday, 11 Apr 2023 | JA USA
70 High School Heroes from the Manchester Township High School Junior Achievement (JA) Program positively impacted 26 classrooms, 438 students, at Ridgeway School during JA Day.
Monday, 10 Apr 2023 | JA USA
Students in Manchester's Junior Achievement Program helped younger students learn about financial literacy and entrepreneurship.
Tuesday, 07 Mar 2023 | JA USA
Middle schoolers participate in career fair at Middlesex County College
Tuesday, 14 Feb 2023 | JA USA
JA of New Jersey (JANJ) has announced the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors. Representing diverse industries, these Board Leaders bring years of business leadership to JANJ to help further the organizations mission of inspiring and preparing young people for success.
Thursday, 09 Feb 2023 | JA USA
After successfully running the JA Inspire Virtual Career Fair over the past two years, Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) will relaunch JA Inspire Career Fair in-person this spring. The simulated version of JA Inspire, known as JA Inspire Virtual, launched in December 2022 on the online platform, vFairs, while the in-person JA Inspire Career Fair will take place on March 7 at Middlesex College, and on a soon to be announced date at Atlantic Cape Community College.
Tuesday, 07 Feb 2023 | JA USA
With the return of in-person learning, JA Inspire has a two-part culminating experience this year. After successfully running the JA Inspire Virtual Career Fair over the past two years, Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) will relaunch JA Inspire Career Fair in-person this spring. The simulated version of JA Inspire, known as JA Inspire Virtual, launched in December 2022 on the online platform, vFairs, while the in-person JA Inspire Career Fair will take place on March 7th at Middlesex College, and on a soon to be announced date at Atlantic Cape Community College.
Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022 | JA USA
JA of New Jersey (JANJ) announced today it received a grant for $25,000 from Bayer Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer in the U.S., which will be used to inspire New Jerseys students for careers in STEM through JA Crack the Code hands-on learning experiences, comprised of a series of free coding and STEM workshops. Workshops will take place virtually, in classrooms, at the JA Education Center, and other hosts driving student interest in STEM careers across New Jersey.
Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey on Tuesday said it received a grant for $25,000 from Bayer Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer in the U.S.
Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022 | JA USA
JA of New Jersey (JANJ) announced today it received a grant for $25,000 from Bayer Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer in the U.S., which will be used to inspire New Jerseys students for careers in STEM through JA Crack the Code hands-on learning experiences, comprised of a series of free coding and STEM workshops. Workshops will take place virtually, in classrooms, at the JA Education Center, and other hosts driving student interest in STEM careers across New Jersey.
Thursday, 08 Dec 2022 | JA USA
JA of New Jersey (JANJ) has added four new members to its board of directors. Representing various industries, these Board Leaders bring years of business leadership to JANJ to help further the organizations mission of inspiring and preparing young people for success.
Thursday, 08 Dec 2022 | JA USA
JA of New Jersey (JANJ) has announced the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors. Representing various industries, these Board Leaders bring years of business leadership to JANJ to help further the organizations mission of inspiring and preparing young people for success.
Monday, 05 Dec 2022 | JA USA
The 12-week classroom program created by Junior Achievement of New Jersey is a strong start. It teaches tens of thousands of 5th-graders around New Jersey the basics of business finance.
Wednesday, 16 Nov 2022 | JA USA
The American Water Charitable Foundation has awarded a combined total of $375,000 to 22 organizations in nine states across the U.S., supporting communities served by American Water through the 2022 Workforce Readiness grant program.
Monday, 14 Nov 2022 | JA USA
New Jersey Business & Industry Associations board of trustees on Thursday said that banking executive Domenick Cama and nonprofit leader James Horne, Jr. were recently appointed to serve for the organization.
Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022 | JA USA
Banking executive Domenick Cama and nonprofit leader James Horne, Jr. were recently appointed to serve on the New Jersey Business & Industry Associations board of trustees.
Saturday, 05 Nov 2022 | JA USA
Last night at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, Christine LaCroix, partner, Deloitte; Dennis W. Pullin, president and CEO, Virtua Health; and Carol Stillwell, president and CEO, Stillwell-Hansen, were honored by Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) at the 2022 New Jersey Business Hall of Fame event.
Friday, 16 Sep 2022 | JA USA
A modernized brand identity and new president reflect a new era for JA this school year.
Thursday, 15 Sep 2022 | JA USA
A modernized brand identity and new president reflect a new era for JA this school year
Thursday, 11 Aug 2022 | JA USA
Three New Jerseys business leaders will be honored by JA of New Jersey (JANJ) at the 2022 New Jersey Business Hall of Fame (NJBHOF) on Nov. 3 at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick.
Tuesday, 09 Aug 2022 | JA USA
Three of New Jerseys notable leaders are recognized for their visionary leadership, high standards as role models for New Jersey youth, and their impact in positively shaping their businesses and communities.
Tuesday, 09 Aug 2022 | JA USA
Three of New Jerseys notable leaders will be honored by JA of New Jersey (JANJ) at the 2022 New Jersey Business Hall of Fame (NJBHOF) on Thursday, November 3 at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick. This year, the organization will be celebrating 20 years of the prestigious event that recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of our states most influential business leaders. These Laureates are recognized for their visionary leadership, high standards as role models for New Jersey youth, and their impact in positively shaping their businesses and communities. This years inductees into the New Jersey Business Hall of Fame will join incredible Laureate Legacies known for exhibiting business excellence and consistent community engagement throughout their professional lives.
Friday, 05 Aug 2022 | JA USA
The students volunteered to teach elementary school students about careers and the importance of education
Thursday, 04 Aug 2022 | JA USA
Director of Education at Junior Achievement (JA) of New Jersey Christy Biedron was named to the New Jersey Coalition for Financial Educations Board of Directors on July 14, 2022. Director Biedron will fill the unexpired vacancy created by the retirement of former Board Member David Vinokurov of South Jersey Industries.
Thursday, 28 Jul 2022 | JA USA
JA of New Jersey (JANJ) recently recognized its High School Hero Scholar Award recipients at its Annual Board Meeting.
Thursday, 02 Jun 2022 | JA USA
In celebration of Financial Literacy Month, JA of New Jersey (JANJ) and 28 CNBC volunteers empowered 87 students from Parsippany High School by helping them imagine their futures and gain the knowledge and skills needed to take control of their financial success. Hosted by Kate Dore, a CNBC Personal Finance Reporter, this exclusive interactive event gave teens direct access to the countrys most knowledgeable experts on financial literacy. As an extension of JANJs digital and experiential learning resources, this financial wellness and education collaboration allowed for a robust virtual discussion about economic empowerment.
Thursday, 02 Jun 2022 | JA USA
In celebration of Financial Literacy Month, JA of New Jersey (JANJ) and 28 CNBC volunteers empowered 87 students from Parsippany High School by helping them imagine their futures and gain the knowledge and skills needed to take control of their financial success. Hosted by Kate Dore, a CNBC Personal Finance Reporter, this exclusive interactive event gave teens direct access to the country's most knowledgeable experts on financial literacy. As an extension of JANJs digital and experiential learning resources, this financial wellness and education collaboration allowed for a robust virtual discussion about economic empowerment.
Friday, 27 May 2022 | JA USA
James Horne, Jr., president & CEO of United Way of Greater Union County, has been named president & CEO of JA of New Jersey (JANJ), effective July 5.
Friday, 27 May 2022 | JA USA
United Way of Greater Union County president & CEO joins JA. Junior Achievement of New Jersey will welcome James Horne Jr. as its new president and CEO, the Edison-based organization announced May 26.
Thursday, 26 May 2022 | JA USA
James Horne, a veteran executive with more than two decades of experience leading human services organizations, was named the new CEO of Junior Achievement New Jersey, the group announced Thursday.
Thursday, 26 May 2022 | JA USA
JA of New Jersey announced today that James Horne, Jr., President & CEO of United Way of Greater Union County has been named President & CEO of JA of New Jersey (JANJ), effective July 5, 2022.
Tuesday, 17 May 2022 | JA USA
A team of students from New Jersey is participating in the 2022 JA Titan® National Virtual Competition, a simulation that provides teens the opportunity to start and run a business.
Tuesday, 10 May 2022 | JA USA
After successfully piloting the JA Inspire Virtual Career Fair last year, JA New Jersey (JANJ) relaunched the career explorations program for middle and high school students earlier this spring. The innovative program includes an in-class curriculum designed to help students discover their career strengths and interests, concluding with a virtual visit to the JA Inspire Virtual Career Fair.
Tuesday, 10 May 2022 | JA USA
May 10, 2022, Edison, NJ After successfully piloting the JA Inspire Virtual Career Fair last year, JA New Jersey (JANJ) relaunched the career explorations program for middle and high school students earlier this spring. The innovative career exploration program includes an in-class curriculum designed to help students discover their career strengths and interests, concluding with a virtual visit to the JA Inspire Virtual Career Fair.
Tuesday, 12 Apr 2022 | JA USA
JA of New Jersey (JANJ) will host their first in-person event in two years on Thursday, May 11, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the JA Education Center in Edison, New Jersey. The Spring Benefit & Silent Auction will include delicious foods, and cocktails as the organization unveils the Career Pathways Center as their newest career initiative. The special evening of celebration and networking will be an opportunity for people to join together to raise funds for JAs important mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed.
Monday, 04 Apr 2022 | JA USA
NJBIA will host its annual Not-for-Profit Summit on Thursday, April 7, continuing its exchange of ideas, resources, and networking to stimulate collaboration and form strategic partnerships. JA of New Jersey to receive the Collaborative Approach award.
Friday, 04 Mar 2022 | JA USA
Ashley Donecker has been named acting president of Junior Achievement of New Jersey, the state chapter of Junior Achievement, the organization announced this week.
Wednesday, 02 Mar 2022 | JA USA
At a time when school district budgets are strained as a result of the pandemic, and teachers need support, Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) remains committed to helping teachers empower students through financial literacy education through professional development workshops.
Tuesday, 01 Mar 2022 | JA USA
Volunteers provided students with critical mentoring and positive role models.
Thursday, 24 Feb 2022 | JA USA
After 17 years as President of JA New Jersey, building the operation into a well-recognized thought leader and educational solution provider in shaping the states future workforce, Catherine Milone will assume the Chief Development Officer role for the national organization, JA USA. Here, Catherine will lead the Development group, creating strategy for resource generation and raising funds necessary to achieve JA USAs strategic objectives and impact.
Wednesday, 23 Feb 2022 | JA USA
Catherine Milone, president of Junior Achievement New Jersey, has been named JA USA chief development officer, where she will be responsible for creating strategy for resource generation and raising funds necessary to achieve JA USAs strategic objectives and impact.
Wednesday, 23 Feb 2022 | JA USA
JA New Jersey has begun search for new president, whom it hopes to have in place June 1.
Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 | JA USA
Retaining a high-quality teaching workforce is critical, particularly while New Jersey school districts have been constantly adapting to new challenges, which has propelled chronic teacher shortages across New Jersey. At a time when school district budgets are further strained as a result of the pandemic, and teachers need support, JA of New Jersey (JANJ) remains steadfast in its commitment to helping teachers empower students through financial literacy education through Professional Development workshops. Thanks to an incredible ongoing business-education partnership with organizations such as The Provident Bank Foundation (PBF), JANJ has been a no-cost educational solution provider for decades to all schools and students statewide.
Thursday, 20 Jan 2022 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) received a grant for $25,000 from Bayer Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer, which will be used to inspire New Jerseys students for careers in STEM through the JA Crack the Code hands-on learning experience, comprised of a series of free virtual coding and STEM workshops.
Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) announced today it received a grant for $25,000.00 from Bayer Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer, which will be used to inspire New Jerseys students for careers in STEM through the JA Crack the Code hands-on learning experience, comprised of a series of free virtual coding and STEM workshops. The grant will aid in propelling student interest across New Jersey in STEM careers.
Wednesday, 12 Jan 2022 | JA USA
Students from the townships high school provided a special day of learning and career guidance recently to the classrooms of Ridgeway Elementary School.
Tuesday, 21 Dec 2021 | JA USA
76 Pleasantville JROTC High School Heroes taught JA of New Jerseys (JANJ) relevant financial literacy curriculum and taught valuable life lessons to more than 400 South Main Street Elementary School students on Friday, December 3, 2021.
Friday, 17 Dec 2021 | JA USA
Edison, New Jersey, December 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Elementary Achievement New Jersey (JANJ) Virtually held the 19th Annual New Jersey Business Hall of Fame Thursday, December 9, 2021. 2021 winners include John E. Harmon, Sr., IOM, Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of the African American Chamber of Commerce New Jersey (AACCNJ); Valerie Montecalvo, Chief Executive Officer and President of Bayshore Recycling; and Steve Ruskowski, Chairman, CEO and President of Quest Diagnostics. Nominated by peers, these New Jersey Business leaders joined the prestigious legacy panel of winners, who are known for demonstrating business excellence and consistent community involvement throughout their careers.
Friday, 17 Dec 2021 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) virtually held its 19th annual New Jersey Business Hall of Fame on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, and one of the honored inductees was Highlands resident Valerie Montecalvo, CEO and President of Bayshore Recycling.
Friday, 17 Dec 2021 | JA USA
John Harmon, Valerie Montecalvo and Steve Rusckowski joined a prestigious group of Laureate Legacies known for demonstrating business excellence and consistent community involvement throughout their professional lives when they were inducted into the New Jersey Business Hall of Fame earlier this month.
Thursday, 16 Dec 2021 | JA USA
EDISON, N.J., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) virtually held its 19th annual New Jersey Business Hall of Fame on Thursday, December 9, 2021. The 2021 Laureates included John E. Harmon, Sr., IOM, Founder, President & CEO, African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ); Valerie Montecalvo, CEO & President, Bayshore Recycling; and Steve Rusckowski, Chairman, CEO & President, Quest Diagnostics. Nominated by their peers, these New Jersey business leaders join a prestigious group of Laureate Legacies known for demonstrating business excellence and consistent community involvement throughout their professional lives.
Thursday, 16 Dec 2021 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) virtually held its 19th annual New Jersey Business Hall of Fame on Thursday, December 9, 2021. The 2021 Laureates included John E. Harmon, Sr., IOM, Founder, President & CEO, African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ); Valerie Montecalvo, CEO & President, Bayshore Recycling; and Steve Rusckowski, Chairman, CEO & President, Quest Diagnostics. Nominated by their peers, these New Jersey business leaders join a prestigious group of Laureate Legacies known for demonstrating business excellence and consistent community involvement throughout their professional lives.
Wednesday, 15 Dec 2021 | JA USA
Steve Rusckowski, Chairman, CEO and President, was recently inducted into the New Jersey Business Hall of Fame (NJBHOF).
Friday, 10 Dec 2021 | JA USA
Last evening, Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) celebrated the three newest members of its New Jersey Business Hall of Fame. The class of 2021 includes: John Harmon Sr., founder, president and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey; Valerie Montecalvo, CEO and president of Bayshore Recycling; and Steve Rusckowski, chairman and president of Quest Diagnostics.
Wednesday, 24 Nov 2021 | JA USA
For the first time since the ongoing pandemic, Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) held its first in-person High School Heroes Day at Forest Hill School.
Tuesday, 23 Nov 2021 | JA USA
Edison, NJ November 23, 2021 - For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) held its first in-person High School Heroes Day at Forest Hill School in Camden, New Jersey, thanks to an incredible ongoing partnership with the PSEG Foundation.
Wednesday, 03 Nov 2021 | JA USA
What is a hackathon: Hackathon is an event where students come together to build and share something from scratch. It is an open environment for students to meet other people with similar interests and for them to learn something new and to come up with solutions to different problems. Participants form groups around common areas of interest and then develop ideas or solutions to address them. Some Hackathons have a theme or a pre-defined challenge and students can register based on their interests. There are many online and offline beginner hackathons all over New Jersey to choose from.
Tuesday, 26 Oct 2021 | JA USA
October 14, 2021, Edison, New Jersey Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) announced Eric LeGrand -- motivational speaker, entrepreneur, sports analyst, philanthropist, and author -- as its keynote speaker for the upcoming 2021 New Jersey Business Hall of Fame (NJBHOF).
Thursday, 14 Oct 2021 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) announced Eric LeGrand -- motivational speaker, entrepreneur, sports analyst, philanthropist, and author -- as its keynote speaker for the upcoming 2021 New Jersey Business Hall of Fame (NJBHOF).
Tuesday, 05 Oct 2021 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) is proud to announce the appointment of seven Board Directors during its fiscal year 2020-2021. Representing a wide range of industries, these Board Champions bring years of business leadership to JANJ to help further the organizations mission of inspiring and preparing young people for success.
Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) is proud to announce the appointment of seven Board Directors during its fiscal year 2020-2021. Representing a wide range of industries, these Board Champions bring years of business leadership to JANJ to help further the organizations mission of inspiring and preparing young people for success.
Thursday, 02 Sep 2021 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey recently recognized High School Hero Scholar Award recipients at its annual board meeting.
Wednesday, 25 Aug 2021 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) recently recognized High School Hero Scholar Award recipients at its Annual Board Meeting.
Tuesday, 24 Aug 2021 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) recently recognized High School Hero Scholar Award recipients at its Annual Board Meeting.
Wednesday, 28 Jul 2021 | JA USA
Total of $170,300 donated to NJ-based charities by Kearny Bank in latest round of giving
Wednesday, 21 Jul 2021 | JA USA
Harmon, Montecalvo, Rusckowski represent biggest issues of year: social equity, sustainability and health care
Tuesday, 20 Jul 2021 | JA USA
Three Laureates will be honored at Junior Achievements signature event
Tuesday, 20 Jul 2021 | JA USA
The New Jersey Business Hall of Fame has named its 2021 Class of Laureates that it will induct into the hall in December.
This years inductees, nominated and chosen by their peers for the hall which is overseen by Junior Achievement of New Jersey are:
John Harmon, founder, CEO and president, African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, based in Trenton;
Valerie Montecalvo, CEO and president, Bayshore Recycling, based in Keasbey;
Steve Rusckowski, chairman, CEO and president, Quest Diagnostics, based in Secaucus.
Tuesday, 20 Jul 2021 | JA USA
EDISON, N.J., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year, Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) celebrates and honors the accomplishments of our state's most influential business leaders. These Laureates are recognized for their visionary leadership, high standards as role models for New Jersey youth, and their impact in positively shaping their business and communities. This year's inductees into the New Jersey Business Hall of Fame (NJBHOF) will join remarkable Laureate Legacies known for demonstrating business excellence and consistent community involvement throughout their professional lives.
Thursday, 01 Jul 2021 | JA USA
Catherine Milone joins us to talk about the many ways you can volunteer with Junior Achievement to enrich the lives of students across New Jersey. In addition, we discuss what its like crawling out of our caves and going back out into the world post-COVID.
Tuesday, 25 May 2021 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) will launch the JA Inspire Virtual Career Expo on May 20, 2021, which will host nearly 100 businesses covering a wide range of career pathways. The learning experience is offered at no cost to schools and organizations. Due to the unprecedented circumstances of the pandemic, this reimagined career exploration initiative is designed to expose 10,000 students to the extensive career opportunities available to them across New Jersey and ignite their interest in preparing for their futures. Students will have the unique opportunity to learn about diverse employers, local high-growth industries, numerous career pathways, and the education required for these jobs, with candid insight from industry professionals. For businesses, this career exploration initiative will offer brand exposure and an opportunity to introduce their worlds of work to NJs workforce pipeline, enabling young people to envision themselves as a part of our states economy.
Tuesday, 18 May 2021 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) will launch the JA Inspire Virtual Career Expo on May 20, 2021, which will host nearly 100 businesses covering a wide range of career pathways. The learning experience is offered at no cost to schools and organizations.
Monday, 10 May 2021 | JA USA
Being unafraid to explore new career possibilities and building the professional relationships that produce those opportunities was the advice NJBIA President & CEO Michele Siekerka shared with Junior Achievement of New Jersey students during a recent JANJ Career Conversations broadcast.
Saturday, 08 May 2021 | JA USA
Kavya Venkatesan, a freshman at Old Bridge High School, participated in a virtual financial literacy summit presented by CNBC and the Junior Achievement organization.
Friday, 02 Apr 2021 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) is proud to host the JA Inspire Virtual Career Expo for thousands of New Jerseys students as the leader in creating high-impact business-education partnerships to prepare our states future leaders and workforce pipeline. This no-cost digital learning experience will introduce middle and high school students to in-demand careers and their pathways, for both college and non-college bound learners.
Wednesday, 09 Dec 2020 | JA USA
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Friday, 20 Nov 2020 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) held its New Jersey Business Hall of Fame Centennial Celebration last night, marking the national organizations 100-year anniversary and recognizing the past 63 Hall of Fame Laureate Legacies in the state who, since 2003, have come from leading New Jersey corporations.
Thursday, 01 Oct 2020 | JA USA
One of the states most meaningful and well-attended annual fundraising events will be held online this year. Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) will host its annual New Jersey Business Hall of Fame Centennial Celebration, 100 Years of Growing Mighty Trees, on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 from 6-7 pm. The event will honor the 63 past New Jersey Laureate Legacies, highlight JA High School Heroes and celebrate the organizations 100-year anniversary.
Tuesday, 25 Jun 2019 | JA USA
One-on-One with Steve Adubato featuring the 2019 New Jersey Business Hall of Fame
Thursday, 06 Jun 2019 | JA USA
Last month, more than 150 local high school students arrived at NJIT to begin charting their career paths alongside New Jerseys top employers at the 2019 Junior Achievement (JA) Career Success® Workshop College Series.
Friday, 12 Apr 2019 | JA USA
In a ballroom teeming with both business leaders and students, Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) last night 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 Foley). The event was held at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick.
Monday, 01 Apr 2019 | JA USA
Fifth graders from Riker Hill and Mt. Pleasant Elementary Schools in Livingston recently visited Junior Achievements BizTown to experience a day in the workforce.
Monday, 04 Mar 2019 | JA USA
Stevens Institute of Technology and Junior Achievement connect high school girls with professionals for a day of networking
Wednesday, 06 Jun 2018 | JA USA
JA Finance Park® is a no-cost to New Jersey schools, hands-on educational program that helps students grades 7-12 meet state standards and graduation requirements. In conjunction with Junior Achievement of New Jersey, on May 3 PGB volunteers Rick Barfuss, Larry Clifton, David Collum, Marge Dzwonczyk, Maureen Hemhauser, Anthony Iuso, Ken Lemmert, Christopher McManus, Janine Murtha, Rosanne Schwab, Glenn Straffi, Latosha Taylor and Peter Wallburg (below left) served as mentors, guiding students and facilitating conversations about real life budgeting and financial decision making. Each volunteer worked with a group of 6-10 students for a full-day of coaching, sharing stories of education and work experience while encouraging wise consumer choices. This high-impact experience was held at the JA Finance Park® facility in Edison, New Jersey.
Thursday, 26 Apr 2018 | JA USA
Blues Clues producer Dr. Alice Wilder and a host of senior leaders from Junior Achievement (JA) USA and JA New Jersey were guests at Saint John Paul II Regional School here April 24.
Friday, 20 Apr 2018 | JA USA
Three top leaders were inducted into the Business Hall of Fame by Junior Achievement of New Jersey on Thursday.
Friday, 20 Apr 2018 | JA USA
Before a whos who in the New Jersey business world audience which also included 60 Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) student ambassadors three esteemed state business leaders last night regaled attendees with words of leadership wisdom. It was all part of their induction into the New Jersey Business Hall of Fame an annual JANJ event which has spanned six decades and honored a total of 61 leaders and was this year held at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick.
Wednesday, 18 Apr 2018 | JA USA
A big part of what NJBIA does is advocating for workforce development policies, particularly those aimed at preparing students for entering the workforce or starting their own business.
Tuesday, 17 Apr 2018 | JA USA
NJBIAs Michele Siekerka, Investors Banks Kevin Cummings and Merck & Co.s Kenneth Frazier to be Inducted to New Jersey Business Hall of Fame
Tuesday, 23 Jan 2018 | JA USA
Monmouth Medical Center was proud to host a Junior Achievement, New Jersey Future Business Leaders of America (NJ FBLA), and DECA Titan competition semifinal on January 19.
One of JA New Jerseys key strategies is to partner with more STEM organizations to educate and inspire student participants to learn more about STEM careers for their future, according to Catherine Milone, President, Junior Achievement of New Jersey.
Friday, 01 Dec 2017 | JA USA
Junior Achievement Ed Center Students from Sayen and Morgan Elementary schools in Hamilton and Plainfield Academy for the Arts and Advanced Studies tackle financial literacy at the new Junior Achievement Center in Edison. Junior Achievement offers high-impact education programs at no-cost to NJ schools that help meet state standards and graduation requirements.
Thursday, 30 Nov 2017 | JA USA
Stephanie Karpowicz Visits Podcast
Tuesday, 31 Oct 2017 | JA USA
On Oct. 18, Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) introduced its revised financial literacy curriculum before an audience of school administrators and board members.
Friday, 27 Oct 2017 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) held an information session aimed at letting education stakeholders know about its enhanced financial literacy curriculum. The session showed school districts how they could use the JA Finance Park curriculum to help their students meet the 9.1 Standard graduation requirement in financial literacy. JAs financial literacy program fully aligns with the state mandate, and is used by districts to help their students meet the states curriculum standards needed to graduate from high school.
Wednesday, 18 Oct 2017 | JA USA
Junior Achievement, a nonprofit organization that teaches youth about business and economics, and New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Groups volunteers spent the day at Northvail School. NJM Insurance Group has local offices on Littleton Road.
Tuesday, 12 Sep 2017 | JA USA
On Oct. 18, Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) will debut a revised curriculum, JA Finance Park, which meets the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and the 9.1 financial literacy standard for high school graduation. The curriculum is provided to districts in the state at no charge.
Tuesday, 09 May 2017 | JA USA
High School students participated in a Junior Achievement Career Success Workshop at Peapack-Gladstone Bank. (Courtesy of Rosanne Schwab)
Friday, 07 Apr 2017 | JA USA
The celebratory evening at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick saw three business leaders get inducted into the New Jersey Business Hall of Fame, but attendees also got a chance to meet some of Junior Achievement of New Jerseys (JANJ) student leaders the next generation of business leaders in the state.
Friday, 07 Apr 2017 | JA USA
Marino is the chairman, CEO and president of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and a member of the NJTV board. Hes also the newest inductee into the New Jersey Business Hall of Fame.
Monday, 03 Apr 2017 | JA USA
Joscelyn Williams dream is to one day play in the WNBA. And while she dreams of a career in sports management, the METS Charter School students aspirations have made her a target for discouragement from classmates.
Tuesday, 28 Mar 2017 | JA USA
This month, 150 fifth grade Madison students went on a field trip to BizTown, an innovative, hands-on educational program designed by Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) located in Edison, NJ.
Wednesday, 22 Mar 2017 | JA USA
Quinton is a seventh grader who wanted to take the photo (at left) with his school principal, Deborah Weaver, because of the support she has provided since he started at Lincoln School in Newark. If it wasn't for Principal Weaver being a student advocate, Quinton and his fellow students of Lincoln School wouldn't get to experience all of Junior Achievement's life-changing programs.
Friday, 03 Mar 2017 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) inspires and prepares young people in grades kindergarten through 12 to succeed in a global economy through real world relationships with business, government, and education partners that can help them develop the financial literacy, entrepreneurial and employability skills needed to succeed in the 21st century.
Friday, 28 Oct 2016 | JA USA
Recently, 55 Cape Tech students from Mr. Barry Kopf's Economics class and Mr. Edward Leszczynski's Business Services Technology and Intro to Marketing classes visited Stockton University to participate in a day-long career workshop sponsored by the Junior Achievement of New Jersey.
Wednesday, 19 Oct 2016 | JA USA
On Tuesday, October 18, several employees of NJ Manufacturer Insurance volunteered to teach economic principles to students from kindergarten through fifth grade at Northvail Elementary School. Each volunteer was assigned to his or her own classroom using a curriculum that was activity-based, grade-specific, using real-world perspectives within the lessons.
Thursday, 01 Sep 2016 | JA USA
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Saturday, 18 Jun 2016 | JA USA
Students from Hamilton Intermediate School in Harrison got to meet a special guest during a unique class role-playing field trip last month. On May 12, Harrison Mayor James A. Fife visited JA BizTown in Edison and met with 60 students from the Harrison school for fourth and fifth graders. One student, who was elected by the group, was sworn in as the "mayor" of BizTown by Fife himself.
Friday, 27 May 2016 | JA USA
These are mini moguls in the making.
Its called BizTown. And on this day, 85 fifth-graders from Orange elementary schools are taking charge of companies along a simulated Main Street at Junior Achievement of New Jersey.
Thursday, 12 May 2016 | JA USA
Three business leaders enter NJ Business Hall of Fame, but they say JANJ deserves the accolades.
Friday, 22 Apr 2016 | JA USA
Xavier Diaz is only a sophomore at Camden High School, but he already knows he wants to run his own cybersecurity business one day. And he says being a part of Junior Achievement of New Jersey has given him the confidence to start working toward that dream now.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2016 | JA USA
On a recent weekday, JA BizTown Mayor Jonah Segal stops to answer a question as he visits local businesses.
Monday, 25 Jan 2016 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey aims to prepare and inspire young people to succeed in a global economy. For the 2,300 New Jersey high school students who serve as JA High School Heroes, a unique opportunity is given to them to build employability skills that will be needed in the future for a successful career: collaboration, problem solving, communication, organization, and time management.
Wednesday, 13 Jan 2016 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) kicked off the year with an Open House for its Capstone programs in Raritan Center, Edison on January 7, 2016. The Capstone experiences at the facility is a milestone for JANJ as this is the first time both programs are being housed under one roof in a central location.
Wednesday, 23 Dec 2015 | JA USA
Employees of Provident Bank recently volunteered their time at Junior Achievement of New Jersey, a nonprofit organization providing a series of business, economics and life-skills programs to enhance the education of young people, through their JA Finance Park® program at New Brunswick High School.
Monday, 21 Dec 2015 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) announced that Christine Neely, Vice President Internal Auditing Services, PSEG Services Corporation has been elected to its State Board of Directors.
We are delighted to have Christine join our Board of Directors. Her business acumen and expertise will enhance our organization and continue Junior Achievements drive to success, said Catherine Milone, President of Junior Achievement of New Jersey.
Thursday, 17 Dec 2015 | JA USA
Hoboken's and Jersey City's business, political and community leaders participated in the second annual "Charter School Principal for a Day" program this month.
Wednesday, 16 Dec 2015 | JA USA
On Dec. 11, at AT&T Headquarters, Bedminster, nearly 100 high school-age girls spent their school day networking with and learning from executive women and business leaders from a variety of industries located in North Jersey at Junior Achievement of New Jersey's annual North Women's Future Leadership Forum. This program has touched the lives of more than 700 promising young ladies since 2008.
Thursday, 03 Dec 2015 | JA USA
Yanitza Rivera, 16, remembers the first time she prepared to teach a class of kindergartners a lesson about their community.
Saturday, 28 Nov 2015 | JA USA
The Junior Achievement Career Success workshop is being offered to 75 students from area high schools.
The program is offered by Junior Achievement of New Jersey, the Stockton Center for Economic and Financial Literacy, and the Stockton Office of Service-Learning on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Campus Center Event Room A on the main Galloway campus of Stockton University, 101 Vera King Farris Drive.
Wednesday, 04 Nov 2015 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) and Allstate NJ Insurance Company leadership teams were excited to kick off another school year together that started with a planning session hosted by Allstates president, John Kane. It was then that he, Joyce Buford and Tracy Owens presented a check in the amount of $75,000 to JANJs president Catherine Milone and their senior vice president, Dawn Schwartz.
Wednesday, 21 Oct 2015 | JA USA
Be open-minded and seek the best fit.
In sum, that was the advice that Drew University President MaryAnn Baenninger gave recently when Madison High School students asked her about picking colleges and finding jobs.
Saturday, 10 Oct 2015 | JA USA
Students at Northvail Elementary School recently had the opportunity to participate in a Junior Achievement Day. The program included kindergarten through fifth grade classes. According to Junior Achievement, the program is a partnership between business and educators to bring the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential and preparing them for the world of work.
Thursday, 01 Oct 2015 | JA USA
Junior Achievement USA® and CrossKnowledgethe distance learning brand of John Wiley and Sons, Inc.announced a joint partnership that will bring digital learning solutions to thousands of students and educators. As part of the agreement, CrossKnowledge has donated the use of its Learning Management System (LMS) to Junior Achievement USA (JA) for the next five years (starting in 2016) through the CrossKnowledge Foundation. This in-kind contribution is one of the largest of its kind in the history of JA.
Thursday, 13 Aug 2015 | JA USA
Listen to this new webinar from the New Jersey Business & Industry Associations Live from the State Capital series, which focuses on workforce training options and the need for a greater emphasis on employability skills training to close New Jerseys skills gap.
Sunday, 02 Aug 2015 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey announced that John Kane, president and chief executive officer of Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company, has been elected to its state Board of Directors.
Wednesday, 10 Jun 2015 | JA USA
Some of the most valuable lessons children learn in school are about the real world and their best school experiences happen outside the classroom.
Wednesday, 10 Jun 2015 | JA USA
Junior Achievement's JABiztown program teaches fifth- and sixth-graders about government, business, wellness, banking and more!
Wednesday, 03 Jun 2015 | JA USA
On June 1, Madison Mayor Bob Conley swore in PJ the Mayor of JA BizTown, a 5th grade student from Kings Road School who was elected by his peers prior to their field trip to the JA BizTown simulation.
Thursday, 28 May 2015 | JA USA
On May 19, the Honorable Adrian Mapp of Plainfield swore in the Mayor of JA BizTown, a seventh grade student from Cedarbrook K-8 Center who was elected by her peers prior to their field trip to the JA BizTown simulation.
Friday, 03 Apr 2015 | JA USA
Principal Greg Robertson of Madison High School hosted the Chief Executive Council for Madison's bi-annual "Emerging Leaders Executive Lunch Series" event on March 27.
Monday, 23 Mar 2015 | JA USA
Mini-city helps children see how 'real world' works
Thursday, 19 Mar 2015 | JA USA
On May 14, the Honorable J. Christian Bollwage of Elizabeth swore in the Mayor of JA BizTown, a fifth grade student from Jerome Dunn Academy for Math, Technology, and the Arts School Number 9 who was elected by his peers prior to their field trip to the JA BizTown simulation.
Monday, 16 Mar 2015 | JA USA
Fifth grade students did not attend classes at Central School on February 27, and the reason was not the winter weather. That day, they went to BizTown instead.
Friday, 13 Mar 2015 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) announced that Michele Siekerka, president of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association, has been elected to its State Board of Directors.
Tuesday, 10 Mar 2015 | JA USA
New Jersey Business Hall of Fame inductees Frank Bisignano of Watchung and Aldonna Ambler of Hammonton recently inspired students in Bridgewater and Newark.
Tuesday, 24 Feb 2015 | JA USA
Long standing Elizabeth, corporate community leader, Elberon Development Group, contributed a $50,000 donation to Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) to underwrite students' participation in their JA Finance Park program.
Thursday, 09 Oct 2014 | JA USA
Northvail School participated in their annual Junior Achievement program sponsored by New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company.
Monday, 22 Sep 2014 | JA USA
The New Jersey SIM Foundation's all-day charity golf event raised more money ever before, including $30,000 to help middle-school students learn personal and business financial skills.
Tuesday, 26 Aug 2014 | JA USA
With BizTown, schoolkids learn real life and business skills by becoming leaders within a simulated community.
Wednesday, 06 Aug 2014 | JA USA
Catherine Milone, President of Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ), recently received the 2014 Charles R. Hook Award at the annual Junior Achievement USA(r) National Leadership Conference in Pittsburgh.
Saturday, 01 Nov 2008 | JA USA
April is National Financial Literacy Month and April 27, 2008 to May 3, 2008 is National Volunteer Week, and in no better fashion does Allstate respond than by sponsoring a JA In-A-Day High School Heroes program at the Stokes Elementary School in Trenton. On April 29, 2008, seniors and freshman business-finance students from Trenton HighSchool - West Campus will accept the challenge of volunteer teaching the younger students in Junior Achievements business and financial literacy-based games and activities for kindergarten through second grades. Over 150 Trenton elementary students will have received personal leadership training and real-world professional advice from youth leaders from their own neighborhoods.
Friday, 15 Aug 2008 | JA USA
The Building Our Youths Development (B.O.Y.D.) program held the final round of its 2nd Annual Business Plan Contest yesterday at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School in Trenton, the culmination of a process that began in June with a group of 12 select 6th-8th grade students. These students who underwent weekly revisions of their six-tier business plans which included mission and vision statements, a target market analysis, a sustainability statement, a promotional plan, and a detailed budget, presented their ideas before a panel of judges which included Byron Hopkins of Allstate Insurance Company; Catherine Milone-Richards, President of JA-NJ; Celeste Hardrick, Education Manager of JA-NJ; and Michael Troutman, Program and Marketing Manager of JA-NJ.
Thursday, 07 Aug 2008 | JA USA
The city of Trenton can continue to bask in the glory of another stereotype-defying success story. The Building Our Youths Development (B.O.Y.D.) Awards Luncheon held at Roman Hall recognized the accomplishments of the students who had taken part in the summer leadership development program as well as those who instituted a book club geared towards middle-school aged boys.
Tuesday, 05 Aug 2008 | JA USA
As a part of the Community Service Day 2008 (CS 08), a national volunteerism initiative, Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JA-NJ) and Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company (Allstate New Jersey) recently held a CS 08 event at Asbury Parks Bradley Elementary School. Employing a theme of business-education partnership, JA-NJs CS 08 was developed in partnership with Allstate New Jersey and the Asbury Park Department of Recreation.
Sunday, 08 Jun 2008 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey is proud to announce that employees of Realogy Corporation, the worlds largest real estate franchisor, raised $13,000 during its Second Annual Realogy Bowl-A-Thon held on June 3, 2008. The event benefited the Junior Achievement of New Jerseys (JA-NJs) in-school and after-school programs that help students prepare to succeed in a global economy.
Tuesday, 03 Jun 2008 | JA USA
On June 17, 2008 volunteers from Munich Re America Corporation, a member of the Munich Re Group contributed their time as Junior Achievement volunteers to help Mott Elementary School students better understand business and the world of work.
Thursday, 15 May 2008 | JA USA
Do kids need to know that money does not grow on trees? Should they learn in elementary school how to budget? Do they need to understand why we pay taxes and how they are used? Well, Wal-Mart has answered yes to these questions by providing $25,000 to fund 37 JA classroom programs in three NJ elementary schools, impacting over 800 students. Wal-Mart has adopted three regional school programs: north, central and south Jersey in which 80 High School Heroes students will be teaching the JA curriculum to 740 elementary school students in 37 classrooms statewide...
Thursday, 15 May 2008 | JA USA
JA SUMMER LEADERSHIP AND CAREER WORKSHOP
Thursday, 15 May 2008 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) announced its five High
School Heroes scholarship winners on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at their Annual Board Meeting.
Thursday, 15 May 2008 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) announced that David R. Hill, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of NRG Energy, Inc. and NRG Yield, Inc., has been
elected to its State Board of Directors.