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Brooke Tabbert Joins Bank Five Nine for "That's $o Money" News Talk Radio Show
Blog from wisconsin.ja.org
By Emily Tigert
Financial Literacy
Brooke Tabbert, Regional Director, Education Outreach for the Southeast region of Junior Achievement of WI, joins Jeff McCarthy and Becky Miller to discuss this local organization making a difference in the lives of school-age...
Why Work Needs Meaning
Blog from JA USA
By Jack E Kosakowski
Corporate Responsibility
Much has been made in recent months about The Great Resignation, the tendency of young workers, primarily Millennials and Generation Z, to quit their jobs to pursue higher-paying, higher growth...
The Payoff Behind Time Management
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
From the start of life, we learn how to prioritize daily events. From waking up to dinner time to bedtime, we become accustomed to routines. Time management, or what some may say personal management, follows the same guidelines, only we adjust our day to fit the non-routine elements better. While this soft skill benefits children of all ages in their learning, it has the long-term impact of...
Qualities and Skills that Transfer to Entrepreneurial Success
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Entrepreneurship
Every parent wants their child to succeed. To find their "niche" where their personality and skills will pay off in the long run. Fortunately, there is a professional space that is full of possibility and innovation for...
Job Vacancies' Reaching an All-Time High & What it Means for Teens
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the last business day of March 2021 brought a record high of 8.1 million job openings in the United States. Among those hiring, industries including accommodation and food services, state and local government education, arts, entertainment, and recreation experiences experienced the most significant workers'...
Getting Your Child Set Up with a Bank Account
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By Hannah Henry
Financial Literacy
This blog discusses how you can set your child up with his or her first bank account, the benefits, and tips for how you can establish smart financial...
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Launches First-Ever Virtual Business Simulations for Students
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By Emily Tigert
Entrepreneurship
JA BizTown Adventures is a culminating experience for 4th through 6th grade students that have completed the JA BizTown self-guided curriculum. Students use the choose your own adventure simulation to learn how to run a business as they take on the roles of chief executive officer, chief financial officer, marketing director, sales manager, and consumer via five online...
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Holds Its First-Ever JA Virtual State Business Challenge®
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By Elijah Haase
Entrepreneurship
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin (JA) held its first-ever JA Virtual State Business Challenge on May 21, 2020 with 39 students from 16 Wisconsin high schools competing for college...
Junior Achievement Partners with Brian Hamilton Foundation and Mark Cuban Foundation for Why Entrepreneurship Now"
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By Elijah Haase
Entrepreneurship
Junior Achievement (JA) partnered with the Brian Hamilton Foundation and Mark Cuban Foundation to host "Why Entrepreneurship Now - A Virtual Event for America's...
Junior Achievement Holds First-Ever JA Virtual Regional Business Challenge®
Blog from wisconsin.ja.org
By Elijah Haase
Entrepreneurship
Junior Achievement (JA) held its first-ever virtual JA Business Challenge with 43 high school students from the Junior Achievement of Wisconsin - Winnebago and Coulee Areas competing for college...
