Skip Navigation

JA Is Really Newsworthy!

Give them the power to pursue their dreams

Our Blog

Elementary Milestones for Future Success
Blog from JA USA

 By Hannah Henry

Work Readiness

From Kindergarten to fifth-grade, most children do not have a clear understanding of finances or money in general. What they learn at this stage in life are concepts that will continue to build as they grow older. While at this stage in their lives, they don't have bills or loans to worry about, it puts their financial future on the horizon and gives them something to think about as they get...

Tariff 101
Blog from JA USA

 By Hannah Henry

Corporate Responsibility

Tariffs are one of the oldest forms of regulated trade policy, as it places a tax on imported goods between two parties to regulate foreign trade to encourage or safeguard domestic industries through reducing the importation of a specific type of...

Interest Rates and Interest Charges information

Credit Card Crash Course
Blog from JA USA

 By Hannah Henry

Work Readiness

Not all credit cards are created equal, which makes choosing one a difficult task.

As of March 2019, Americans paid banks a shocking $113 billion in credit card interest in 2018. While your credit card activities may differ from your colleague or classmate, one thing is for sure: understanding the way your credit card works is a crucial component to any credit...

A student displays their resume

5 Benefits of Hiring a Student Intern
Blog from JA USA

 By Hannah Henry

Work Readiness

With summer on the horizon, high school and college students are already thinking about their next step: internships. While college students may be viewing an internship as a foot-in to a career after they graduate, high school students are seeking internships to discover what career path they may want to pursue in the future.The benefits of interning as a student are endless, but what do these...

Leadership style flow chart

Which Leadership Style Are You
Blog from JA USA

 By Hannah Henry

Work Readiness

Not all leaders are the same. From school group projects to navigating through escape rooms with friends, your leadership skills evolve throughout life and will determine the relationships you have in and out of the workplace!

To better understand what type of leader you are, use the flow chart...

JA Teens & Retirement Insights
Blog from JA USA

 By Hannah Henry

Work Readiness

A new survey by Junior Achievement USA and AIG finds that nearly two-thirds (64 percent) of teens are concerned about their parents' preparedness for retirement while demonstrating a lack of education about their own. Sixty-nine percent of young adults ages 13-18 say they know little or nothing about financial...

5 Quotes to Live by from Successful Women
Blog from JA USA

 By Hannah Henry

Entrepreneurship

While March may be coming to an end, Women’s History Month is still on our mind. Here are our top 5 quotes from highly successful women to live by throughout the rest of...

na

From JA Student to Volunteer Rockstar
Blog from JA USA

 By Hannah Henry

Work Readiness

Junior Achievement (JA) programs are facilitated by local volunteers ranging from parents to business leaders. Each March, Junior Achievement presents the President?s Volunteer Service Award, which highlights the time contribution individuals representing their employers have given to Junior Achievement. While no volunteer experience is the same, Ericka Williams, a JA alumna and volunteer, gave...

Presidential Volunteer Service Award
Blog from JA USA

 By Hannah Henry

Corporate Responsibility

On March 12, 2019, Junior Achievement USA will honor 44 organizations with the 2017-2018 U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Awards (PVSA). The organizations receiving the awards provided Junior Achievement with significant volunteer resources during the 2017-2018 school year. The recipients will be recognized at an awards ceremony and, as part of Junior Achievement’s Centennial Celebration, will...

na

Navigating a Multigenerational Workforce
Blog from JA USA

 By Hannah Henry

Work Readiness

How many generational labels can you count? There's the "entitled Millennials", the "un-tech savvy Baby Boomers" and the list goes on and on. But did you know that each generation has something to offer to their team and to the company they work for?

For the first time in history, there are 4 generations working alongside one another. Each generation comes various strengths, but they also can...



Page 6 of 14 (133 results)

<< 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 >>

Press Releases

Our Press Releases JA USA® Press Releases


Thought Leadership Content

JA USA® Thought Leadership Content


 

Facebook

Twitter

Select a button below to see how you or your organization can get involved with Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, Inc..

Donate Volunteer Request A Program

Any questions? Contact us!



We use cookies to provide you a personalized experience. How we do this is by analyzing user behavior on our site and sharing data with our advertising and analytics partners. You consent to our cookie policy if you continue to use this website.

I understand