Have you ever said to yourself or heard someone say that what they really needed to learn at school was “how to balance a check book” or “file taxes” or “build a resume”? Junior Achievement empowers young people to own their economic success. JA helps students realize that the education they are getting today will help them to have a bright future tomorrow. JA's unique, volunteer delivered programs, show them all of the possibilities that lay before them. They realize they can choose different paths; College? A specific trade? Start their own business? Through your participation as an organization or as an individual, these statistics below can begin to change in your community:
20% of U.S. students will not complete high school on time and earn a diploma.
49% of U.S. employers recognize that talent shortages impact their ability to serve clients and customers.
36% of Americans say that they have at some point in their lives felt their financial situation was out of control.
91% of millennials wish they had greater access to entrepreneurial education programs.
The Junior Achievement Bowl-a-Thon is one of JA’s top fundraising events of the year! It's a great team building activity that helps raise money for a great cause. This year I am forming a team “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Gutter” to raise awareness and $$$$ for a program that truly impacts our children and their future.
Please join me as a bowler or donate to this VERY special organization!