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A Year in Review: 2021-2022 JA Program Highlights
This has been an exciting school year for JA San Diego. We have grown and expanded several of our programs over the last few months to increase the number of students who receive critical foundational knowledge in business and finance. [...]
Back-to-School Survey: One-Third of Teens Say Rising Cost of School Supplies a Concern
A new survey by Junior Achievement USA shows that a third of teens (33%) say that their parents or guardians are concerned about the cost of back-to-school supplies this year. A higher percentage of teens (37%) express concern they will [...]
7 Tips for Making a Good First Impression
It is true what they say, making a good first impression is so important — especially in business. A first impression sets the tone for the rest of the meeting and even the foundation of the business relationship. First impressions [...]
Illumina Is Welcomed as the Newest Addition to JA Biztown
On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA) held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Illumina shop in the McGrath Family JA BizTown. As the first biotechnology company in JA BizTown, [...]
Junior Achievement Is Top Ten NGO/SGO for Fourth Consecutive Year
Geneva-based NGO Advisor—which recently rebranded as thedotgood—has just announced that JA Worldwide remains among the ten most impactful social-good organizations in the world. Ranking the world’s most impactful NGOs began in 2012, in an effort to showcase the best practices and newest [...]
Meet our 2022 JA Company Program Winners
Over 140 students competed in our 2022 JA Company Program Competition representing four high schools from across the county. Five teams were recognized for their business innovations and will be submitted for consideration to compete in the national competition. [...]
Junior Achievement Announces a Rebrand
We are launching a new logo, colors, and website Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) is getting a whole new look. We are excited to share that JA is rebranding with a new logo, color scheme, and [...]
5 Achievable Financial New Years Resolutions For 2022
The start of the new year is the perfect time to set goals for improving your personal finance. It is important to know what your financial standing is and have a financial plan for your future. Establishing good financial habits [...]
How JA Programs Encourage Good Citizenship In Students
Junior Achievement of San Diego County’s programs are built on three pillars of success - financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. There are more lessons to gain from JA programs beyond these three pillars. JA programs focus on instilling a sense of good [...]
JA IN THE NEWS
- Hawthorne Cat Hosts Students at Enrichment Program
Construction Equipment Guide | July 26, 2022 - HS Juniors Positioned for Future Business Success
San Diego Business Journal | July 1, 2022 Illumina Supports Early STEM Education
San Diego Business Journal | June 6, 2022$100K Cox Charities Grant Awarded to Junior Achievement
Times of San Diego | April 8, 2022Teach Kids About Money: When, Why, & How
San Diego Family Magazine | January 2022
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A Year in Review: 2021-2022 JA Program Highlights
This has been an exciting school year for JA San Diego. We have grown and expanded several of our programs over the last few months to increase the number of students who receive critical foundational knowledge in business and finance. [...]
Back-to-School Survey: One-Third of Teens Say Rising Cost of School Supplies a Concern
A new survey by Junior Achievement USA shows that a third of teens (33%) say that their parents or guardians are concerned about the cost of back-to-school supplies this year. A higher percentage of teens (37%) express concern they will [...]
7 Tips for Making a Good First Impression
It is true what they say, making a good first impression is so important — especially in business. A first impression sets the tone for the rest of the meeting and even the foundation of the business relationship. First impressions [...]
Illumina Is Welcomed as the Newest Addition to JA Biztown
On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA) held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Illumina shop in the McGrath Family JA BizTown. As the first biotechnology company in JA BizTown, [...]
Junior Achievement Is Top Ten NGO/SGO for Fourth Consecutive Year
Geneva-based NGO Advisor—which recently rebranded as thedotgood—has just announced that JA Worldwide remains among the ten most impactful social-good organizations in the world. Ranking the world’s most impactful NGOs began in 2012, in an effort to showcase the best practices and newest [...]
Meet our 2022 JA Company Program Winners
Over 140 students competed in our 2022 JA Company Program Competition representing four high schools from across the county. Five teams were recognized for their business innovations and will be submitted for consideration to compete in the national competition. [...]
Junior Achievement Announces a Rebrand
We are launching a new logo, colors, and website Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) is getting a whole new look. We are excited to share that JA is rebranding with a new logo, color scheme, and [...]
5 Achievable Financial New Years Resolutions For 2022
The start of the new year is the perfect time to set goals for improving your personal finance. It is important to know what your financial standing is and have a financial plan for your future. Establishing good financial habits [...]
How JA Programs Encourage Good Citizenship In Students
Junior Achievement of San Diego County’s programs are built on three pillars of success - financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. There are more lessons to gain from JA programs beyond these three pillars. JA programs focus on instilling a sense of good [...]
JA IN THE NEWS
- Hawthorne Cat Hosts Students at Enrichment Program
Construction Equipment Guide | July 26, 2022 - HS Juniors Positioned for Future Business Success
San Diego Business Journal | July 1, 2022 Illumina Supports Early STEM Education
San Diego Business Journal | June 6, 2022$100K Cox Charities Grant Awarded to Junior Achievement
Times of San Diego | April 8, 2022Teach Kids About Money: When, Why, & How
San Diego Family Magazine | January 2022