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Back to School: Are Teens Being Left Behind on AI?
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
As students head back to the classroom this fall, new insights from Junior Achievement reveal a growing disconnect between the skills today’s teens need and what they’re learning in school. In a recent national survey conducted by Big Village for Junior Achievement, 64% of teens (ages 13–17) said they are not using AI as a learning tool at school. This comes at a time when AI is rapidly reshaping...
Unlocking the Power of Experiential Learning: Preparing Students for the Future of Work
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Work Readiness
In today’s rapidly evolving workforce, traditional classroom instruction alone is no longer enough. Employers increasingly seek individuals with not just technical knowledge, but also adaptability, critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving skills. This is where experiential learning steps in, and why Junior Achievement (JA) plays a vital role in reshaping how young people...
JA Workforce with State Farm
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Work Readiness
Starting a career can be daunting, especially when faced with crucial decisions and additional challenges such as growing up in foster care, single parenting, or other significant life hurdles. In these situations, support becomes even more...
2025 Future Bound by Junior Achievement
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Entrepreneurship
From June 8–11, the brightest young minds in entrepreneurship gathered in Atlanta, Georgia, for the inaugural Future BoundTM by Junior Achievement. This dynamic event brought together high school students from across the United States to showcase their innovative projects, demonstrate business acumen, and compete for national recognition for their outstanding achievements. A true celebration of...
Top 5 Skills Every Young Entrepreneur Should Build Now
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Entrepreneurship
Whether you're dreaming of starting your own business or just want to think more like a boss, building the right skill set is key. From navigating challenges to managing money, the most successful entrepreneurs are constantly learning, adapting, and...
How this nonprofit is empowering St. Louis youth with key financial skills
Blog from greaterstlouis.ja.org
By Citi
Corporate Responsibility
Financial Literacy Month, observed in April each year, is a time dedicated to promoting the importance of financial education and inspiring individuals to develop healthy financial habits in areas of budgeting, saving, investing and managing...
Building a Strong Financial Foundation: Equipping Teens for a Brighter Tomorrow
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Financial Literacy
In honor of Financial Literacy Month, we explore the challenges teens face in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world and emphasize the vital role financial education plays in shaping a more secure and promising...
Brad W. Burns: Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders Through Junior Achievement of Greater Saint Louis
Blog from greaterstlouis.ja.org
By Gary Kryvko
Corporate Responsibility
"Financial literacy remains a critical gap in traditional education, leaving many young people unprepared for real-world money management challenges. For Brad Burns, addressing this education shortfall became a passion that led to his active involvement with Junior Achievement of Greater Saint Louis (JASTL), an organization that teaches entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness...
JA of Greater St Louis President and CEO testifies in front of Missouri House Committee
Blog from greaterstlouis.ja.org
By Gary Kryvko
Community Involvement
Lori Jacob, President and CEO of JA of Greater St. Louis testified in front of the House Special Interim Committee on Workforce Innovation and Technology. She spoke about the need for Junior Achievement and the work we are doing pertaining to workforce readiness and...
Teens Want Financial Literacy Education, But Many Schools Don’t Offer It
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy
While the demand for financial literacy education is high among teens, the availability of such courses is disappointingly low. Junior Achievement continues to bridge this gap by offering comprehensive programs that equip students with essential life...
