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Scarborough Middle School Alums Return to the School to Volunteer with JA Maine
By Jaimie Crawford
Community Involvement
Twenty former students deliver learning experience focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work and career readiness to entire 6th grade...
Local Solutions to a Statewide Issue: Building a Talent Pipeline
By Jaimie Crawford
Corporate Responsibility
JA Titan provides an experience for students to think critically
about the futures they want to...
JA Titan Experience Key in Maine’s Workforce Development
By Jaimie Crawford
Corporate Responsibility
Maine’s workforce of tomorrow is sitting in classrooms, today. Junior Achievement is working to ensure students have the skill sets and mind sets to meet the opportunities that await them when they graduate. The JA Titan Experience is a key touchpoint for students, helping them bridge the gap between in-class learning and real-world...
M&T Bank Invests $10,000 in Junior Achievement of Maine, Helping Reach More Maine Students
By JA Maine
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement of Maine (JA Maine) is on track to impact 15,000 students throughout Maine this school year. It could not achieve this goal without the support of its partners, including M&T Bank, who has provided a $10,000 investment in JA Maine’s...
Inspire Teens to Unlock the Smart Benefits of a Debit Card!
By Jaimie Crawford and Jeanna Coates
Financial Literacy
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Teens Want Financial Literacy Education, But Many Schools Don’t Offer It
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy
While the demand for financial literacy education is high among teens, the availability of such courses is disappointingly low. Junior Achievement continues to bridge this gap by offering comprehensive programs that equip students with essential life...
Reawakening the American Dream: Homeownership for Generation Z
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy
For over a century, owning a home has been synonymous with the American Dream. Since the 1890s, when homebuilders first linked homeownership with the promise of prosperity, generations of Americans have aspired to build wealth and create legacies through owning their own homes. However, recent trends reveal significant challenges facing young adults in achieving this...
Grad Nation: If Not College, Then What?
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Work Readiness
For decades, earning a four-year college degree has been seen as the key to upward mobility. However, rising college costs and increasing student debt are causing many to question the value of a college...
Summer Jobs = Career Readiness
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Work Readiness
Summer is a season often synonymous with relaxation and leisure for many teenagers. However, an increasing number of teens are leveraging this break from school to gain valuable work experience through summer jobs. These opportunities not only provide immediate benefits but also prepare young people for success in a global...
Unlocking Opportunities: Preparing Teens for an AI Future
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Work Readiness
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has swiftly become a driving force reshaping our world. From enhancing educational experiences to revolutionizing industries, its impact is profound and far-reaching. Yet, amidst the promises of innovation, questions arise, particularly among young people, about the future of work and the career paths that will remain resilient in an increasingly AI-driven...
