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Celebrating Recognizing the Dedication and Passion of an Outstanding Volunteer during Hispanic Heritage Month
By Becky Neeley
Corporate Responsibility
Junior Achievement is honored to spotlight Alex Mata during Hispanic Heritage...
Elkins High School in Fort Bend ISD Finalists in the 2020 National Student Leadership Summit
By Tania Daniel
Entrepreneurship
Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas is extremely proud of our student founded and operated business EVO (Elkins Very Own) from Elkins High School in Fort Bend ISD for being named as one of the Finalists in the 2020 National Student Leadership...
JA Teens Survey: The Financial Impact of COVID-19
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Financial Literacy
JA Teens Survey: The Financial Impact of...
Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas Recognizes Local Volunteers for Outstanding Service
By Judy Knocke
Community Involvement
In celebration of National Volunteer Week, Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas and Conroe ISD acknowledge four volunteers for their exceptional dedication and service to our schools and, most importantly, to our...
Making Sense: Work in the Time of COVID-19
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
A Guide to How COVID-19 Is Affecting Work and What Comes...
Making Sense: The Impact of COVID-19 on Business and Innovation
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Entrepreneurship
A Guide to How Entrepreneurs and Businesses Are Responding to...
Making Sense: Understanding the Financial Impact of COVID-19
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Community Involvement
A Guide to How COVID-19 is Affecting People and the Economy and What It All...
JA Teens & Holiday Spending Reveals More than a Third of Teens Plan to Hit the Malls this Holiday Shopping Season
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Financial Literacy
With the holiday season quickly approaching, there is bound to be stress-aplenty. Yet, this season also provides an opportunity for learning and growth for adults and...
Shining a Spotlight on American Business Women's Day
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Entrepreneurship
September 22 is American Business Women’s Day, a day to honor and reflect on the accomplishments, successes, and contributions of American women and female business owners in the workforce. The day was first celebrated in 1949 by the American Business Women’s Association and officially recognized by Congress in the early...
Trade School: A College Alternative in 2019
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Corporate Responsibility
A survey conducted by Gallup and Strada Education Network revealed that 36% of those who attended college regret their choice of major. Of those who pursued or completed a bachelor’s degree, findings uncovered that 40% would pick a different field of study. That’s roughly $25,000 a year, for a student who is in-state attending a four-year university, to decide that their degree was not the best...
