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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...
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 haven’t 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...
Making an Impact: Being a JA Mentor Goes Beyond the Classroom
By Abby Rioux
Community Involvement
Hilary Rapkin of Wex Inc. shares her experience with Junior Achievement and why she continues to volunteer after 25...
Wants vs. Needs: A Story of Empowerment
By Abby Rioux
Financial Literacy
When you drove to work this morning, did you wonder if your car was a need or a want? Probably not. But for many Junior Achievement students, even basics like transportation to get to school is not guaranteed. Read about Jennifer, a JA Maine volunteer, who had the opportunity to share with students that sometimes people have different needs and wants, but we are all important parts of the...
JA's Maine Business Hall of Fame 2021 Recap
By Caroline Blanchard
Community Involvement
There was lots of energy and excitement at JA's Maine Business Hall of Fame South on September 29th! Many of Maine’s business community members joined us in the celebration to honor this year’s laureates: Steve DiMillo, Manager of DiMillo’s On the Water, Kathie Leonard, President & CEO of Auburn Manufacturing, Inc., and Larry Wold, Market President of TD Bank. Junior Achievement alumni from...
Why Work Needs Meaning
Blog from JA USA
By Jack E. Kosakowski
Corporate Responsibility
Much has been made in recent months about “The Great Resignation,” the tendency of young workers, primarily Millennials and Generation Z, to quit their jobs to pursue higher-paying, higher growth...
The Payoff Behind Time Management
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
From the start of life, we learn how to prioritize daily events. From waking up to dinner time to bedtime, we become accustomed to routines. Time management, or what some may say “personal management,” follows the same guidelines, only we adjust our day to fit the non-routine elements better. While this soft skill benefits children of all ages in their learning, it has the long-term impact of...
Qualities and Skills that Transfer to Entrepreneurial Success
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Entrepreneurship
Every parent wants their child to succeed. To find their "niche" where their personality and skills will pay off in the long run. Fortunately, there is a professional space that is full of possibility and innovation for...
Job Vacancies' Reaching an All-Time High & What it Means for Teens
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the last business day of March 2021 brought a record high of 8.1 million job openings in the United States. Among those hiring, industries including accommodation and food services, state and local government education, arts, entertainment, and recreation experiences experienced the most significant workers'...
Extraordinary Educator: Kimberly Spencer, Yarmouth Elementary School
By Jenna Jeffrey
Corporate Responsibility
Junior Achievement and MEMIC recognize educators as role models and mentors who help empower, motivate, and prepare students to envision their future and ignite a passion for continuous learning. The "Extraordinary Educators" campaign will take a closer look at Maine educators, their stories, their commitment to serving Maine’s youth, and the impact they have on their students'...
