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JA news features and current articles to keep you up to date on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship.
Meet our 2022 JA Company Program Winners
Over 140 students competed in our 2022 JA Company Program Competition representing four high schools from across the county. Five teams were recognized for their business innovations and will be submitted for consideration to compete in the national competition. [...]
Junior Achievement Announces a Rebrand
We are launching a new logo, colors, and website Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) is getting a whole new look. We are excited to share that JA is rebranding with a new logo, color scheme, and [...]
5 Achievable Financial New Years Resolutions For 2022
The start of the new year is the perfect time to set goals for improving your personal finance. It is important to know what your financial standing is and have a financial plan for your future. Establishing good financial habits [...]
How JA Programs Encourage Good Citizenship In Students
Junior Achievement of San Diego County’s programs are built on three pillars of success - financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. There are more lessons to gain from JA programs beyond these three pillars. JA programs focus on instilling a sense of good [...]
10 Essential Skills Every Leader Should Have
For aspiring business owners, CEOs, and entrepreneurs, leadership is an essential skill to develop. Everyone has their own idea as to what makes a good leader. And the desired qualities in a leader can vary depending on the industry and [...]
Breaking Down the Cost of College
A college education is incredibly valuable. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary of college graduates is $64,124 compared to the average salary of $38,792 for individuals with a high school diploma. Not only can [...]
JA IN THE NEWS
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
Dozens of students in the South Bay spent the morning in Lakeside exploring the field of construction
ABC10 News | December 11, 2024
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Meet our 2022 JA Company Program Winners
Over 140 students competed in our 2022 JA Company Program Competition representing four high schools from across the county. Five teams were recognized for their business innovations and will be submitted for consideration to compete in the national competition. [...]
Junior Achievement Announces a Rebrand
We are launching a new logo, colors, and website Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) is getting a whole new look. We are excited to share that JA is rebranding with a new logo, color scheme, and [...]
5 Achievable Financial New Years Resolutions For 2022
The start of the new year is the perfect time to set goals for improving your personal finance. It is important to know what your financial standing is and have a financial plan for your future. Establishing good financial habits [...]
How JA Programs Encourage Good Citizenship In Students
Junior Achievement of San Diego County’s programs are built on three pillars of success - financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. There are more lessons to gain from JA programs beyond these three pillars. JA programs focus on instilling a sense of good [...]
10 Essential Skills Every Leader Should Have
For aspiring business owners, CEOs, and entrepreneurs, leadership is an essential skill to develop. Everyone has their own idea as to what makes a good leader. And the desired qualities in a leader can vary depending on the industry and [...]
Breaking Down the Cost of College
A college education is incredibly valuable. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary of college graduates is $64,124 compared to the average salary of $38,792 for individuals with a high school diploma. Not only can [...]
JA IN THE NEWS
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
Dozens of students in the South Bay spent the morning in Lakeside exploring the field of construction
ABC10 News | December 11, 2024