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Reflective Cyclist Gear Company Named 2024 JA Student Company of the Year
Students Pitch Business Ventures at JA Company of the Year Competition and Tradeshow Apr 24, 2024 (San Diego, CA) — Shine Designs, a student company from Torrey Pines High, aimed at enhancing nighttime safety for cyclists with fashionable [...]
JA San Diego Welcomes Three New Board Members
Junior Achievement of San Diego (JA San Diego) recently welcomed three new board members, Steffi Hafen, Neil Martin, and Julian Parra, bringing years of experience and insights in the legal and financial fields to support JA's mission in inspiring and [...]
Teaching Youth How to Build Wealth Through the JA Stock Market Challenge Investing Simulation
JA San Diego Brings the New York Stock Exchange to San Diego Students Mar 21, 2024 (San Diego, CA) — Investing has become more accessible than ever before with the rise of online investing platforms and apps. At the same [...]
5 Tips to Help Students Land Their First Job
Getting your first job is an exciting step towards independence and a significant milestone in your professional development. Determining what type of job to look for and navigating the job search process can be daunting for anyone, and it can [...]
JA Spotlight: How Maya Madsen Built the #1 Black-Owned Vegan Cookie Bakery
Maya Madsen had long been an avid baker before founding Maya’s Cookies. Her cookies had become a treasured treat among friends and families. When Maya began looking for ways to earn additional income to contribute to her son’s college fund, [...]
JA Spotlight: From Pro Athlete to HR Leader, Britt Davis Shares His Career Journey
Britt Davis began his career as a professional athlete in the National Football League (NFL) where he played for the New York Jets, Denver Broncos, and the New England Patriots. After retiring from football, Britt transitioned into a career in [...]
Lincoln High Fellows Celebrate the Completion of the Program
The JA Fellows cohort at Lincoln High celebrated the completion of the program with their recent Semester Showcase. Students shared their experiences with JA board members, community partners, and members of the community. JA Fellows provides students with the critical [...]
Bridging the Gap: Driving Economic Empowerment Through Work-Based Learning and Collaboration
Students working at Cox Communications. Photo courtesy of Cox Communications As advocated by the San Diego Regional EDC, 20,000 skilled workers will need to enter the labor force each year to ensure the region remains competitive in the global economy. [...]
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 [...]
JA IN THE NEWS
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
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
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Reflective Cyclist Gear Company Named 2024 JA Student Company of the Year
Students Pitch Business Ventures at JA Company of the Year Competition and Tradeshow Apr 24, 2024 (San Diego, CA) — Shine Designs, a student company from Torrey Pines High, aimed at enhancing nighttime safety for cyclists with fashionable [...]
JA San Diego Welcomes Three New Board Members
Junior Achievement of San Diego (JA San Diego) recently welcomed three new board members, Steffi Hafen, Neil Martin, and Julian Parra, bringing years of experience and insights in the legal and financial fields to support JA's mission in inspiring and [...]
Teaching Youth How to Build Wealth Through the JA Stock Market Challenge Investing Simulation
JA San Diego Brings the New York Stock Exchange to San Diego Students Mar 21, 2024 (San Diego, CA) — Investing has become more accessible than ever before with the rise of online investing platforms and apps. At the same [...]
5 Tips to Help Students Land Their First Job
Getting your first job is an exciting step towards independence and a significant milestone in your professional development. Determining what type of job to look for and navigating the job search process can be daunting for anyone, and it can [...]
JA Spotlight: How Maya Madsen Built the #1 Black-Owned Vegan Cookie Bakery
Maya Madsen had long been an avid baker before founding Maya’s Cookies. Her cookies had become a treasured treat among friends and families. When Maya began looking for ways to earn additional income to contribute to her son’s college fund, [...]
JA Spotlight: From Pro Athlete to HR Leader, Britt Davis Shares His Career Journey
Britt Davis began his career as a professional athlete in the National Football League (NFL) where he played for the New York Jets, Denver Broncos, and the New England Patriots. After retiring from football, Britt transitioned into a career in [...]
Lincoln High Fellows Celebrate the Completion of the Program
The JA Fellows cohort at Lincoln High celebrated the completion of the program with their recent Semester Showcase. Students shared their experiences with JA board members, community partners, and members of the community. JA Fellows provides students with the critical [...]
Bridging the Gap: Driving Economic Empowerment Through Work-Based Learning and Collaboration
Students working at Cox Communications. Photo courtesy of Cox Communications As advocated by the San Diego Regional EDC, 20,000 skilled workers will need to enter the labor force each year to ensure the region remains competitive in the global economy. [...]
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 [...]
JA IN THE NEWS
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
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