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The JA EFFECT Widening Horizons
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Work Readiness
When she was a child, Socheth McCutcheons family escaped Cambodia, which was under the control of the Khmer Rouge, in search of a better life in the United States. Socheths family settled in Revere, Massachusetts, near Boston. Socheth now serves as a volunteer for Junior Achievement in New Jersey. She feels it is important to pay it forward by being a role model for young people, especially...
January 2023 JA Young Entrepreneur of the Month
Blog from northernindiana.ja.org
By Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana & ABC21 Alive
Entrepreneurship
Meet Makenna, owner of Beaded by...
Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana | Greater Lafayette Receives $45,000 Donation from NIPSCO & the NiSource Charitable Foundation
Blog from northernindiana.ja.org
By Junior Achievement serving Greater Lafayette
Community Involvement
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December 2022 JA Young Entrepreneur of the Month
Blog from northernindiana.ja.org
By Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana & ABC21 Alive
Entrepreneurship
Meet Madison, owner of Emme Elle...
Why JA? And Why Now? Financial Literacy as a Foundation for a Better Life
Blog from JA USA
By Ed Grocholski
Financial Literacy
At Junior Achievement, we view financial literacy as the other literacy. Just like reading or writing, we all deal with money on a near daily basis. Junior Achievement employs a pathways approach to teaching financial literacy to young people. By pathways, we mean that JA programs are designed to engage students on the subject over multiple grades, from their first days in kindergarten,...
JA Purse-ology was a huge success!
Blog from northernindiana.ja.org
By Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana
Community Involvement
JA Purse-ology was held on October 6th at our beautiful JA facility. With over 250 guests in attendance, JA raised over $60,000 for the 160,000 students we plan to serve across northern Indiana next...
Why JA? And Why Now? A Response to a Changing Work and Career Landscape
Blog from JA USA
By Ed Grocholski
Work Readiness
Junior Achievements proven programs are shown to inspire and prepare young people for success. Our approach is demonstrated to give students the tools they need to increase their chances of achieving their potential in work, career, and...
September 2022 JA Young Entrepreneur of the Month
Blog from northernindiana.ja.org
By Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana & ABC21 Alive
Entrepreneurship
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Intelligent.com - Study Smart Before Exams
Blog from northernindiana.ja.org
By Intelligent.com Higher Education Team
Work Readiness
Many college students feel stressed and overwhelmed when a test or exam is approaching. Following our study plan and time-management tips should help you feel more prepared in the lead-up to an exam. When it comes time to study, there are many common study methods that can help enhance your exam prep, and reduce your stress. Below is a detailed list of common study methods college students use to...
Intelligent.com - Manage Your Stress
Blog from northernindiana.ja.org
By Intelligent.com Higher Education Team
Work Readiness
College is a time of significant transition and discovery. This can be fun and exciting, but also stressful. Whether youre completing an online or on-campus program, devoting your time and energy to learning is a complex process. You will have to learn how to balance classes and studying with work, extracurricular activities, and social...
