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Wows & Nows March 2025 Articles
Blog from wisconsin.ja.org
By Joseph Luther
Corporate Responsibility
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By Joseph Luther
Corporate Responsibility
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Wows & Nows December 2024 Articles
Blog from wisconsin.ja.org
By Joseph Luther
Corporate Responsibility
Wows & Nows December 2024...
Teens Want Financial Literacy Education, But Many Schools Don’t Offer It
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy
While the demand for financial literacy education is high among teens, the availability of such courses is disappointingly low. Junior Achievement continues to bridge this gap by offering comprehensive programs that equip students with essential life...
Reawakening the American Dream: Homeownership for Generation Z
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy
For over a century, owning a home has been synonymous with the American Dream. Since the 1890s, when homebuilders first linked homeownership with the promise of prosperity, generations of Americans have aspired to build wealth and create legacies through owning their own homes. However, recent trends reveal significant challenges facing young adults in achieving this...
Grad Nation: If Not College, Then What?
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Work Readiness
For decades, earning a four-year college degree has been seen as the key to upward mobility. However, rising college costs and increasing student debt are causing many to question the value of a college...
Summer Jobs = Career Readiness
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Work Readiness
Summer is a season often synonymous with relaxation and leisure for many teenagers. However, an increasing number of teens are leveraging this break from school to gain valuable work experience through summer jobs. These opportunities not only provide immediate benefits but also prepare young people for success in a global...
Building Tomorrows Leaders
By Community Foundation of the Fox Valley Region
Financial Literacy
Each episode of Voices from the Valley will highlight the many unique joys and challenges of living in our area, incorporating personal, compelling stories and educational discussions from people of all walks of life. Today we visit JA BizTown, a town square model with storefronts and well-known businesses in our...
Junior Achievement of WI & Consumer Credit Counseling Service Podcast with Jill Economou from Ellenbecker Investment Group
Blog from wisconsin.ja.org
By Ellenbecker Investment Group
Financial Literacy
Presented by Ellenbecker Investment Group, this unique show highlights non-profit organizations and helps listeners understand how they can have a personal impact in our community.
Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Relations, Jill Economou, talk with Junior Achievement of Wisconsin and Consumer Credit Counseling Service about preparing young people for success and help finding financial...
Unlocking Opportunities: Preparing Teens for an AI Future
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Work Readiness
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has swiftly become a driving force reshaping our world. From enhancing educational experiences to revolutionizing industries, its impact is profound and far-reaching. Yet, amidst the promises of innovation, questions arise, particularly among young people, about the future of work and the career paths that will remain resilient in an increasingly AI-driven...
