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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 [...]
10 Essential Skills Every Leader Should Have
For aspiring business owners, CEOs, and entrepreneurs, leadership is an essential skill to develop. Everyone has their own idea as to what makes a good leader. And the desired qualities in a leader can vary depending on the industry and [...]
Breaking Down the Cost of College
A college education is incredibly valuable. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary of college graduates is $64,124 compared to the average salary of $38,792 for individuals with a high school diploma. Not only can [...]
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Motivated by SAT inequities, Torrey Pines students launch free, personalized prep tool
Times of San Diego | June 26, 2026
Smart cookies: CCA student business Unmixed named Junior Achievement Company of the Year
San Diego Union Tribune | May 11, 2026
Opinion: The importance of teaching our children the financial basics
Times of San Diego | September 20, 2025
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
San Diego Union Tribune | May 19, 2025
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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 [...]
10 Essential Skills Every Leader Should Have
For aspiring business owners, CEOs, and entrepreneurs, leadership is an essential skill to develop. Everyone has their own idea as to what makes a good leader. And the desired qualities in a leader can vary depending on the industry and [...]
Breaking Down the Cost of College
A college education is incredibly valuable. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary of college graduates is $64,124 compared to the average salary of $38,792 for individuals with a high school diploma. Not only can [...]
JA IN THE NEWS
Motivated by SAT inequities, Torrey Pines students launch free, personalized prep tool
Times of San Diego | June 26, 2026
Smart cookies: CCA student business Unmixed named Junior Achievement Company of the Year
San Diego Union Tribune | May 11, 2026
Opinion: The importance of teaching our children the financial basics
Times of San Diego | September 20, 2025
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
San Diego Union Tribune | May 19, 2025