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New Research Shows Majority of Teens Feel Unprepared to Finance Their Futures
Lack of access to technology emerging as top concern; high schoolers remain concerned about rising higher education costs (Dallas, TX) – After two uncertain and often stressful years, high school students…
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JA Worldwide Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
The nomination deadline for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize is today, and we have just learned that JA Worldwide has been nominated! This is an incredible honor for the entire…
Inflation, Scarcity, and Teachable Moments
There are several contributing factors to the recent and sustained increase in prices. Though there are more academic ways of explaining how inflation works, a simple definition is “too many…
Teen Shoppers Concerned About Shortages of Gift Items This Holiday Season
A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research firm ENGINE Insights shows that most teens (55%) are concerned that global supply chain issues will result in…
For Fifth Year in Row, JA and Ernst Young Team Up During National Entrepreneurship Month
For the fifth year in a row, Junior Achievement and Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) will connect entrepreneurs with high school students across the country during November, National Entrepreneurship…
Economic Empowerment for a More Equitable and Just Tomorrow
Why JA? And Why Now? Economic Empowerment for a More Equitable and Just Tomorrow – Junior Achievement is committed to promoting a more equitable and just tomorrow for today’s young…
Junior Achievement and Discover Launch JA Finance Park Virtual® to Help Teens Better Understand Financial Concepts
Today, Junior Achievement USA, with the support of Discover, is announcing the launch of JA Finance Park Virtual®. The program is designed to help Middle and High School students better…
Survey: Impact of “Gamestop” Speculations on Teens’ Perceptions of Stockmarket
RSM US LLP (“RSM”) – the nation’s leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market – along with Junior Achievement USA, recently released results from…