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CVLCC JA Fellows Hosts Fall 2023 Semester Showcase
Dec 13, 2023 — High school students in the JA Fellows program at Chula Vista Learning Community Charter (CVLCC) held their semester showcase sharing their experiences and professional development. “JA has had a really big impact on me ever since [...]
Scholarships for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
Scholarships are one of the best tools to fund your college journey, but searching for scholarships can be an overwhelming process. We've compiled a list of scholarship opportunities from local organizations and our partners to help support you with your [...]
5 Tips High Schoolers Should Know About Applying for College
It’s the season of college applications. For many students, this can be an exciting yet stressful time. It can be challenging to navigate the college application process. There are many different aspects of the college application process from financial aid [...]
Biotech Leader and Innovator, Bill Rastetter, Inducted Into The JA San Diego Business Hall of Fame
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2023 Youth-focused workforce development nonprofit honors San Diego leaders for excellence in business, education, and philanthropy Oct. 11, 2023 (San Diego, CA) — Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) inducted scientist, [...]
Record Number of Students Served At JA Summer Camps
Through our 2023 JA Summer Camp experiences, JA San Diego served a record-breaking 1,373 students. Nearly three-fourths of students participated for free through partnerships with Escondido Union School District, Chula Vista Elementary School District, and San Diego Unified School District [...]
Meet Our JA Star Summer Camp Counselors of 2023
Lauren Lauren is a San Diego local who enjoys playing basketball at Balboa Park and riding her bike. Lauren is currently pursuing an MA at the University of San Diego School Counseling. She hopes to later obtain her [...]
Staff Spotlight: Nancy Quidachay
Nancy Quidachay, Outreach Program Manager Nancy began working at JA San Diego as a camp counselor two years ago and was recently promoted to Outreach Program Coordinator. Nancy will be leading the JA Fellows program at Lincoln High School and [...]
San Diego Teen Entrepreneurs Secure Coveted 2023 Global Possibilities Award, Presented By FedEx
FedEx recognizes innovative business plan driving job creation and environmental protection [San Diego, CA] — During the esteemed Junior Achievement (JA) National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS) held from June 11-15 in Washington D.C., the exceptional student-run company, CocoLoco, [...]
Meet Our Volunteer of the Month
June 2023 Volunteer of the Month Bill Spears Bill moved to San Diego with the Navy as a helicopter pilot. He later joined the Kiwanis Club of Bonita where he was introduced to JA San Diego at [...]
JA IN THE NEWS
Educators, psychiatrists offer guidance to families on economic challenges
ABC 10 San Diego | May 19, 2025
Overnight success: Canyon Crest Academy business Oatley wins Junior Achievement Company of the Year
Del Mar Times | May 19, 2025
Dozens of students in the South Bay spent the morning in Lakeside exploring the field of construction
ABC10 News | December 11, 2024
Visit BizTown with Ashley
The LOCAList SD | December 10, 2024
Cox SVP Sam Attisha inducted into Junior Achievement’s San Diego Business Hall of Fame
Del Mar Times | October 21, 2024
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CVLCC JA Fellows Hosts Fall 2023 Semester Showcase
Dec 13, 2023 — High school students in the JA Fellows program at Chula Vista Learning Community Charter (CVLCC) held their semester showcase sharing their experiences and professional development. “JA has had a really big impact on me ever since [...]
Scholarships for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
Scholarships are one of the best tools to fund your college journey, but searching for scholarships can be an overwhelming process. We've compiled a list of scholarship opportunities from local organizations and our partners to help support you with your [...]
5 Tips High Schoolers Should Know About Applying for College
It’s the season of college applications. For many students, this can be an exciting yet stressful time. It can be challenging to navigate the college application process. There are many different aspects of the college application process from financial aid [...]
Biotech Leader and Innovator, Bill Rastetter, Inducted Into The JA San Diego Business Hall of Fame
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2023 Youth-focused workforce development nonprofit honors San Diego leaders for excellence in business, education, and philanthropy Oct. 11, 2023 (San Diego, CA) — Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) inducted scientist, [...]
Record Number of Students Served At JA Summer Camps
Through our 2023 JA Summer Camp experiences, JA San Diego served a record-breaking 1,373 students. Nearly three-fourths of students participated for free through partnerships with Escondido Union School District, Chula Vista Elementary School District, and San Diego Unified School District [...]
Meet Our JA Star Summer Camp Counselors of 2023
Lauren Lauren is a San Diego local who enjoys playing basketball at Balboa Park and riding her bike. Lauren is currently pursuing an MA at the University of San Diego School Counseling. She hopes to later obtain her [...]
Staff Spotlight: Nancy Quidachay
Nancy Quidachay, Outreach Program Manager Nancy began working at JA San Diego as a camp counselor two years ago and was recently promoted to Outreach Program Coordinator. Nancy will be leading the JA Fellows program at Lincoln High School and [...]
San Diego Teen Entrepreneurs Secure Coveted 2023 Global Possibilities Award, Presented By FedEx
FedEx recognizes innovative business plan driving job creation and environmental protection [San Diego, CA] — During the esteemed Junior Achievement (JA) National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS) held from June 11-15 in Washington D.C., the exceptional student-run company, CocoLoco, [...]
Meet Our Volunteer of the Month
June 2023 Volunteer of the Month Bill Spears Bill moved to San Diego with the Navy as a helicopter pilot. He later joined the Kiwanis Club of Bonita where he was introduced to JA San Diego at [...]
JA IN THE NEWS
Educators, psychiatrists offer guidance to families on economic challenges
ABC 10 San Diego | May 19, 2025
Overnight success: Canyon Crest Academy business Oatley wins Junior Achievement Company of the Year
Del Mar Times | May 19, 2025
Dozens of students in the South Bay spent the morning in Lakeside exploring the field of construction
ABC10 News | December 11, 2024
Visit BizTown with Ashley
The LOCAList SD | December 10, 2024
Cox SVP Sam Attisha inducted into Junior Achievement’s San Diego Business Hall of Fame
Del Mar Times | October 21, 2024