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Tyler Technologies' Maine App Challenge
By Tyler Technologies
Entrepreneurship
Did you know that fewer than half of the schools in the United States offer computer science classes? This limits the number of students that ultimately go on to study Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) topics in college, and then later impacts the pool of technical talent available to employers. As a top technology company in the state of Maine, Tyler Technologies aims to...
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 Maines business community members joined us in the celebration to honor this years laureates: Steve DiMillo, Manager of DiMillos On the Water, Kathie Leonard, President & CEO of Auburn Manufacturing, Inc., and Larry Wold, Market President of TD Bank. Junior Achievement alumni from...
Extraordinary Educator: Allyson Estes, Glenburn Elementary School
By Jenna Jeffrey
Community Involvement
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 Maines youth, and the impact they have on their students'...
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 Maines youth, and the impact they have on their students'...
Extraordinary Educator: Stefanie Duron, All Saints Catholic 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 Maines youth, and the impact they have on their students'...
Extraordinary Educator: Angela Pecoraro, Congin 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 Maines youth, and the impact they have on their...
Extraordinary Educator: Valerie Black, Mapleton 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 Maines youth, and the impact they have on their...
Extraordinary Educator: Andy Morris, Mt. Ararat Middle 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 Maines youth, and the impact they have on their...
