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Christina Hastings and Doug Wright Join JA San Diego Board of Directors
Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) announced Christina Hastings, Illumina Director of Company and Employee Communications at Illumina, and Doug Wright, President & CEO of Mission Fed, have joined their Board of Directors. [...]
JA Fellows Workforce Development Program Expands to Hoover High
The JA Fellows program is expanding to Mid-City in partnership with Avenues for Success (AFS). The cohort of 22 juniors launched this November as part of the after-school college access program that serves first-generation students at Hoover High School. Students [...]
Employers can bolster the local talent pipeline. Here’s how.
The success of our regional economy hinges on more than the businesses that power it; it thrives when our community, education systems and industry come together to create opportunities that benefit all San Diegans. Internships and career-connected learning are key [...]
Three Local Leaders with a Commitment Towards Education Inducted Into the San Diego Business Hall of Fame
Youth-focused workforce development nonprofit honors San Diego leaders for excellence in business, education, and philanthropy Oct. 8, 2024 (San Diego, CA) — Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) inducted Sam Attisha, Senior Vice President and [...]
JA San Diego Announces Erin Polek As New Board Chair
Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) announced Erin Polek as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Polek is the retired Chief Accounting Officer at Qualcomm. Polek joined the board in 2020 and serves on [...]
JA San Diego Elects New Board Members
Junior Achievement of San Diego (JA San Diego) recently welcomed Stephen Carmichael of Encore Capital Group, Steve Chambers of The UPS Store, and Ashanti Hands of San Diego Mesa College to the Board of Directors. These three leaders bring a [...]
Value of Early Financial Literacy Education Through Experiential Learning
California Assembly Bill 2927 was recently signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom requiring high schools to offer a financial literacy course by the 2027-2028 school year and make financial literacy a graduation requirement by 2030-2031. This legislation highlights the critical need [...]
First Black-Owned San Diego Chick-fil-A Franchise Owner Gives Back to Her Community
Local Entrepreneur Sponsors Spring Valley Youth to Attend Entrepreneurial Summer Camp Jul 29, 2024 (San Diego, CA) — From restaurant worker to corporate intern to becoming San Diego’s first Black-owned Chick-fil-A franchisee, Amber Thomas is now helping the [...]
JA and Experian Partner to Award $30,000 in Scholarships
In partnership with Experian and JA offices across the country, Junior Achievement of San Diego (JA San Diego) launched the JA Experian 5-3-1 Challenge to award $30,000 in scholarships to JA Fellows students to support their higher educational goals. [...]
JA IN THE NEWS
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
Del Mar Times | May 19, 2025
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
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Christina Hastings and Doug Wright Join JA San Diego Board of Directors
Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) announced Christina Hastings, Illumina Director of Company and Employee Communications at Illumina, and Doug Wright, President & CEO of Mission Fed, have joined their Board of Directors. [...]
JA Fellows Workforce Development Program Expands to Hoover High
The JA Fellows program is expanding to Mid-City in partnership with Avenues for Success (AFS). The cohort of 22 juniors launched this November as part of the after-school college access program that serves first-generation students at Hoover High School. Students [...]
Employers can bolster the local talent pipeline. Here’s how.
The success of our regional economy hinges on more than the businesses that power it; it thrives when our community, education systems and industry come together to create opportunities that benefit all San Diegans. Internships and career-connected learning are key [...]
Three Local Leaders with a Commitment Towards Education Inducted Into the San Diego Business Hall of Fame
Youth-focused workforce development nonprofit honors San Diego leaders for excellence in business, education, and philanthropy Oct. 8, 2024 (San Diego, CA) — Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) inducted Sam Attisha, Senior Vice President and [...]
JA San Diego Announces Erin Polek As New Board Chair
Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) announced Erin Polek as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Polek is the retired Chief Accounting Officer at Qualcomm. Polek joined the board in 2020 and serves on [...]
JA San Diego Elects New Board Members
Junior Achievement of San Diego (JA San Diego) recently welcomed Stephen Carmichael of Encore Capital Group, Steve Chambers of The UPS Store, and Ashanti Hands of San Diego Mesa College to the Board of Directors. These three leaders bring a [...]
Value of Early Financial Literacy Education Through Experiential Learning
California Assembly Bill 2927 was recently signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom requiring high schools to offer a financial literacy course by the 2027-2028 school year and make financial literacy a graduation requirement by 2030-2031. This legislation highlights the critical need [...]
First Black-Owned San Diego Chick-fil-A Franchise Owner Gives Back to Her Community
Local Entrepreneur Sponsors Spring Valley Youth to Attend Entrepreneurial Summer Camp Jul 29, 2024 (San Diego, CA) — From restaurant worker to corporate intern to becoming San Diego’s first Black-owned Chick-fil-A franchisee, Amber Thomas is now helping the [...]
JA and Experian Partner to Award $30,000 in Scholarships
In partnership with Experian and JA offices across the country, Junior Achievement of San Diego (JA San Diego) launched the JA Experian 5-3-1 Challenge to award $30,000 in scholarships to JA Fellows students to support their higher educational goals. [...]
JA IN THE NEWS
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
Del Mar Times | May 19, 2025
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