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JA Students Shine at 2019 FedEx Express/JA International Trade Challenge

The 13th-annual International Trade Challenge (ITC) took place August 18–22, 2019, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The competition, organized by JA Asia Pacific and FedEx Express, aims to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit and business skills of students.

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JA Students Face Off at FedEx Junior Business Challenge Finals in Atlanta

Three JA student teams faced off at the third-annual FedEx Junior Business Challenge final in conjunction with the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) TOUR Championship, with $75,000 on the line.

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Video Star Finalists Gear Up for 2019 Global Alumni Conference

JA Worldwide launched the Video Star Contest on January 15, 2019, inviting alumni from around the world to record their own “I am JA” videos. Eighty-four applicants submitted self-produced one-minute videos sharing their stories and experiences in JA.  

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2019 FERD’s List Honorees Announced

The 2019 FERD’s List honorees were announced on July 17, 2019. An initiative of JA Europe, FERD’s List recognizes outstanding, inspirational young entrepreneurs and leaders who have previously participated in JA programs while in school.

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European Entrepreneurship Education NETwork Holds Summit in Lille

The Summit gathered EU and national policy-makers, government officials, educators, business leaders, and NGO representatives in conjunction with the JA Europe Company of the Year competition.

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Forty Student Teams Gather in France for JA Europe's Company of the Year Competition 2019

Out of the forty student teams that arrived in Lille, France, on Wednesday, eight teams won prestigious awards and ten individuals were honored for their leadership.

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Student Teams Tee Up for Round Three of the FedEx Junior Business Challenge

Today, FedEx and the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) hosted the third round of the FedEx Junior Business Challenge.

Three Teams from JA of the Upper Midwest teed up to present their businesses to the panel of judges. 

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JA USA Hosts 2019 National Student Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C.

JA USA hosted the National Student Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. last week. View the products and services each of the 15 teams created, see who won prestigious awards, and see who landed in the top three JA Company of the Year teams.

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Citi and JA Celebrate Citi Global Community Day

Now in its 14th year, Citi’s Global Community Day is a his unique celebration that pairs Citi volunteers with nonprofits around the world, including JA.

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JA and Marsh & McLennan Companies Celebrate Global Volunteer Month

Every year in May, MMC volunteers partner with JA and other global nonprofits to empower and educate the next generation.

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Vote for Your Favorite "I am JA" Video Star

After receiving 80+ submissions to the #IamJA Video Star Contest, we’ve narrowed the field to ten semi-finalists. Now we need your help in getting to three finalists.

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JA Celebrates Centennial at the JA Global Gala

May 2 stands out as a special day in our year-long Centennial celebration, and it ended with our JA Global Gala (co-hosted by JA of Northern New England), held in Massachusetts, USA, where JA was founded in 1919.

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JA Worldwide Named One of the Most Impactful NGOs in the World

NGO Advisor released its annual list of the most impactful 500 nonprofits and non-governmental organizations for 2019, and JA Worldwide came in at number 7.

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Yidan Prize Foundation Launches #EducationStorytelling Campaign

Dr. Charles Chen Yidan and the Yidan Prize Foundation invited our CEO, Asheesh Advani, to submit a video for the #EducationStorytelling campaign.

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Caroline Jenner and Asheesh Advani Author Article on the Global Entrepreneurship Week Blog

With entrepreneurship in our DNA, we're proud to be a Global Entrepreneurship Week partner this week.

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JA Alumna Elected to U.S. House of Representatives

Donna Shalala, the former President of the University of Miami, former U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services, and former JA student was just elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

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JA Global Alumni Community Reaches First Milestone

We’re celebrating GATHER (the JA global alumni community). which has reached its first milestone, connecting over 1,000 JA alumni from 85 countries.

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