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JA Rising Innovators Expo Showcases Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Apr 23, 2026 (San Diego, CA) — Over 200 students from across the San Diego region pitched their companies and shared entrepreneurial journeys at the 2026 JA Rising Innovators Expo presented by TMC Financing. Over the last several months, under [...]
Early Experiential Financial Literacy Drives Future Success
Early financial literacy is critical for future financial success. Youth financial literacy education is positively correlated with better financial outcomes in adulthood.
JA Stock Market Challenge Builds Financial Fluency and Opportunity for Youth Across San Diego Region
The 2026 JA Stock Market Challenge presented by Charles Schwab brought over 200 high school students from across the San Diego region together for a hands-on investing simulation. Beyond the excitement of real-time market decisions, the experience delivers something far [...]
JA San Diego Welcomes New Board Members, Joel Mathlin and Michelle Reiner
Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) has welcomed two new board members, Joel Mathlin and Michelle Reiner. Mathlin and Reiner bring decades of experience from the human resources and operations fields, respectively, and have a passion [...]
Thinking Globally, Acting Locally
A message from JA San Diego President & CEO Sidd Vivek: Before the New Year, I was privileged and extremely fortunate to engage in a professional experience I hope more in San Diego are able to have in different [...]
Student Internship Programs Help Drive Business Outcomes
Internship experiences have long been recognized as pivotal steppingstones for career success. For students, they provide tangible, hands-on work experience and invaluable opportunities to build professional networks. But the benefits extend far beyond student development. For employers, internship programs are [...]
Your Year-End Giving Guide: Creating Brighter Futures with JA San Diego
As the year comes to a close, many people look for ways to make a meaningful impact during the giving season. In fact, over 30% of all philanthropic giving happens in the final month of the year. JA San Diego [...]
Four Local Community Leaders Inducted Into the 2025 San Diego Business Hall of Fame
Youth workforce development nonprofit honors San Diego leaders for excellence in business, education, and philanthropy Oct. 24, 2025 (San Diego, CA) — Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) inducted the next class of Lifetime Laureates [...]
JA Spotlight: Meet Educator Tony Freitas
Tony Freitas is an educator at San Diego Unified School District, where he has worked for 17 years. He has been teaching at Innovation Middle School for the past seven years and is currently an AVID teacher. Tony is [...]
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
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JA Rising Innovators Expo Showcases Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Apr 23, 2026 (San Diego, CA) — Over 200 students from across the San Diego region pitched their companies and shared entrepreneurial journeys at the 2026 JA Rising Innovators Expo presented by TMC Financing. Over the last several months, under [...]
Early Experiential Financial Literacy Drives Future Success
Early financial literacy is critical for future financial success. Youth financial literacy education is positively correlated with better financial outcomes in adulthood.
JA Stock Market Challenge Builds Financial Fluency and Opportunity for Youth Across San Diego Region
The 2026 JA Stock Market Challenge presented by Charles Schwab brought over 200 high school students from across the San Diego region together for a hands-on investing simulation. Beyond the excitement of real-time market decisions, the experience delivers something far [...]
JA San Diego Welcomes New Board Members, Joel Mathlin and Michelle Reiner
Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) has welcomed two new board members, Joel Mathlin and Michelle Reiner. Mathlin and Reiner bring decades of experience from the human resources and operations fields, respectively, and have a passion [...]
Thinking Globally, Acting Locally
A message from JA San Diego President & CEO Sidd Vivek: Before the New Year, I was privileged and extremely fortunate to engage in a professional experience I hope more in San Diego are able to have in different [...]
Student Internship Programs Help Drive Business Outcomes
Internship experiences have long been recognized as pivotal steppingstones for career success. For students, they provide tangible, hands-on work experience and invaluable opportunities to build professional networks. But the benefits extend far beyond student development. For employers, internship programs are [...]
Your Year-End Giving Guide: Creating Brighter Futures with JA San Diego
As the year comes to a close, many people look for ways to make a meaningful impact during the giving season. In fact, over 30% of all philanthropic giving happens in the final month of the year. JA San Diego [...]
Four Local Community Leaders Inducted Into the 2025 San Diego Business Hall of Fame
Youth workforce development nonprofit honors San Diego leaders for excellence in business, education, and philanthropy Oct. 24, 2025 (San Diego, CA) — Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) inducted the next class of Lifetime Laureates [...]
JA Spotlight: Meet Educator Tony Freitas
Tony Freitas is an educator at San Diego Unified School District, where he has worked for 17 years. He has been teaching at Innovation Middle School for the past seven years and is currently an AVID teacher. Tony is [...]
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