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Employers can bolster the local talent pipeline. Here’s how.
The success of our regional economy hinges on more than the businesses that power it; it thrives when our community, education systems and industry come together to create opportunities that benefit all San Diegans. Internships and career-connected learning are key [...]
Three Local Leaders with a Commitment Towards Education Inducted Into the San Diego Business Hall of Fame
Youth-focused workforce development nonprofit honors San Diego leaders for excellence in business, education, and philanthropy Oct. 8, 2024 (San Diego, CA) — Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) inducted Sam Attisha, Senior Vice President and [...]
JA San Diego Announces Erin Polek As New Board Chair
Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) announced Erin Polek as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Polek is the retired Chief Accounting Officer at Qualcomm. Polek joined the board in 2020 and serves on [...]
JA San Diego Elects New Board Members
Junior Achievement of San Diego (JA San Diego) recently welcomed Stephen Carmichael of Encore Capital Group, Steve Chambers of The UPS Store, and Ashanti Hands of San Diego Mesa College to the Board of Directors. These three leaders bring a [...]
Value of Early Financial Literacy Education Through Experiential Learning
California Assembly Bill 2927 was recently signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom requiring high schools to offer a financial literacy course by the 2027-2028 school year and make financial literacy a graduation requirement by 2030-2031. This legislation highlights the critical need [...]
First Black-Owned San Diego Chick-fil-A Franchise Owner Gives Back to Her Community
Local Entrepreneur Sponsors Spring Valley Youth to Attend Entrepreneurial Summer Camp Jul 29, 2024 (San Diego, CA) — From restaurant worker to corporate intern to becoming San Diego’s first Black-owned Chick-fil-A franchisee, Amber Thomas is now helping the [...]
JA and Experian Partner to Award $30,000 in Scholarships
In partnership with Experian and JA offices across the country, Junior Achievement of San Diego (JA San Diego) launched the JA Experian 5-3-1 Challenge to award $30,000 in scholarships to JA Fellows students to support their higher educational goals. [...]
San Diego Student Company Heads to National Entrepreneurship Competition
Canyon Crest Academy Students Recognized for their Innovative Fitness Card Game May 10, 2024 (San Diego, CA) — Local student-run company PowerUp Games is one of 15 teams across the nation selected to compete in the Student Company [...]
JA Spotlight: South County Native Inspiring the Next Generation
Raised in San Ysidro, Willie Armas believes in the value of giving back to his community and is heavily involved in the South County community. Willie has been a JA Volunteer since 2016 through the San Diego National Bank and [...]
JA IN THE NEWS
Cox SVP Sam Attisha inducted into Junior Achievement’s San Diego Business Hall of Fame
Del Mar Times | October 21, 2024
USD School of Law Alumna Vickie Turner ʼ82 (JD) Inducted into Junior Achievement of San Diego Business Hall of Fame
USD News Center | October 12, 2024
Prep teens in financial literacy with these steps before California’s new law requires it
NBC 7 San Diego | July 23, 2024
County partners with Junior Achievement on youth workforce development program
San Diego Metro | June 17, 2024
County expands work development program for underserved youth
Fox 5 San Diego | June 7, 2024
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Employers can bolster the local talent pipeline. Here’s how.
The success of our regional economy hinges on more than the businesses that power it; it thrives when our community, education systems and industry come together to create opportunities that benefit all San Diegans. Internships and career-connected learning are key [...]
Three Local Leaders with a Commitment Towards Education Inducted Into the San Diego Business Hall of Fame
Youth-focused workforce development nonprofit honors San Diego leaders for excellence in business, education, and philanthropy Oct. 8, 2024 (San Diego, CA) — Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) inducted Sam Attisha, Senior Vice President and [...]
JA San Diego Announces Erin Polek As New Board Chair
Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) announced Erin Polek as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Polek is the retired Chief Accounting Officer at Qualcomm. Polek joined the board in 2020 and serves on [...]
JA San Diego Elects New Board Members
Junior Achievement of San Diego (JA San Diego) recently welcomed Stephen Carmichael of Encore Capital Group, Steve Chambers of The UPS Store, and Ashanti Hands of San Diego Mesa College to the Board of Directors. These three leaders bring a [...]
Value of Early Financial Literacy Education Through Experiential Learning
California Assembly Bill 2927 was recently signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom requiring high schools to offer a financial literacy course by the 2027-2028 school year and make financial literacy a graduation requirement by 2030-2031. This legislation highlights the critical need [...]
First Black-Owned San Diego Chick-fil-A Franchise Owner Gives Back to Her Community
Local Entrepreneur Sponsors Spring Valley Youth to Attend Entrepreneurial Summer Camp Jul 29, 2024 (San Diego, CA) — From restaurant worker to corporate intern to becoming San Diego’s first Black-owned Chick-fil-A franchisee, Amber Thomas is now helping the [...]
JA and Experian Partner to Award $30,000 in Scholarships
In partnership with Experian and JA offices across the country, Junior Achievement of San Diego (JA San Diego) launched the JA Experian 5-3-1 Challenge to award $30,000 in scholarships to JA Fellows students to support their higher educational goals. [...]
San Diego Student Company Heads to National Entrepreneurship Competition
Canyon Crest Academy Students Recognized for their Innovative Fitness Card Game May 10, 2024 (San Diego, CA) — Local student-run company PowerUp Games is one of 15 teams across the nation selected to compete in the Student Company [...]
JA Spotlight: South County Native Inspiring the Next Generation
Raised in San Ysidro, Willie Armas believes in the value of giving back to his community and is heavily involved in the South County community. Willie has been a JA Volunteer since 2016 through the San Diego National Bank and [...]
JA IN THE NEWS
Cox SVP Sam Attisha inducted into Junior Achievement’s San Diego Business Hall of Fame
Del Mar Times | October 21, 2024
USD School of Law Alumna Vickie Turner ʼ82 (JD) Inducted into Junior Achievement of San Diego Business Hall of Fame
USD News Center | October 12, 2024
Prep teens in financial literacy with these steps before California’s new law requires it
NBC 7 San Diego | July 23, 2024
County partners with Junior Achievement on youth workforce development program
San Diego Metro | June 17, 2024
County expands work development program for underserved youth
Fox 5 San Diego | June 7, 2024