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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 [...]
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 [...]
JA IN THE NEWS
Prep teens in financial literacy with these steps before California’s new law requires it
NBC 7 San Diego | July 23, 2024
County expands work development program for underserved youth
Fox 5 San Diego | June 7, 2024
Torrey Pines students win Junior Achievement’s Company of the Year contest
Del Mar Times | May 6, 2024
Opinion: Add financial literacy to early child education. The benefits are immense.
San Diego Union Tribune | April 5, 2024
Entrepreneurs: Canyon Crest Academy student businesses now open
Del Mar Times | March 21, 2024
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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 [...]
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 [...]
JA IN THE NEWS
Prep teens in financial literacy with these steps before California’s new law requires it
NBC 7 San Diego | July 23, 2024
County expands work development program for underserved youth
Fox 5 San Diego | June 7, 2024
Torrey Pines students win Junior Achievement’s Company of the Year contest
Del Mar Times | May 6, 2024
Opinion: Add financial literacy to early child education. The benefits are immense.
San Diego Union Tribune | April 5, 2024
Entrepreneurs: Canyon Crest Academy student businesses now open
Del Mar Times | March 21, 2024