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San Diego Student Company Heads to National Entrepreneurship Competition
Canyon Crest Academy Students Recognized for their Innovative Fitness Card Game May 10, 2024 (San Diego, CA) — Local student-run company PowerUp Games is one of 15 teams across the nation selected to compete in the Student Company [...]
JA Spotlight: South County Native Inspiring the Next Generation
Raised in San Ysidro, Willie Armas believes in the value of giving back to his community and is heavily involved in the South County community. Willie has been a JA Volunteer since 2016 through the San Diego National Bank and [...]
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 [...]
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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San Diego Student Company Heads to National Entrepreneurship Competition
Canyon Crest Academy Students Recognized for their Innovative Fitness Card Game May 10, 2024 (San Diego, CA) — Local student-run company PowerUp Games is one of 15 teams across the nation selected to compete in the Student Company [...]
JA Spotlight: South County Native Inspiring the Next Generation
Raised in San Ysidro, Willie Armas believes in the value of giving back to his community and is heavily involved in the South County community. Willie has been a JA Volunteer since 2016 through the San Diego National Bank and [...]
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 [...]
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