JA USA released the results of its annual survey of U.S. teens and money on August 12, 2019 to coincide with National Financial Awareness Day on August 14.
Read MoreJA Europe has announced that Caroline Jenner is leaving her position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JA Europe in order to take on the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at JA Worldwide, starting February 2020.
Read MoreJA China organized the 2019 Belt and Road Entrepreneurship Camp for New Business Talents for participants from nine countries. The camp, a collaboration with the Shanghai Commercial Accounting School, was held August 20–24 in Shanghai and served as a platform for students, teachers, and principals to exchange ideas and learn from one another.
Read MoreHundreds of JA alumni from our broad and diverse network gathered in Vienna for the 2019 JA Global Alumni Conference. From August 28-September 1, they networked, workshopped, and participated in inspiring sessions with top speakers, all focusing on innovation and creativity, communication, and risk-taking.
Read MoreJA and FedEx made a very exciting announcement at the JA Global Alumni Conference today: the JA Alumni Accelerator Award for alumni with innovative ideas for business startups.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThree 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.
Read MoreJA 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreOut 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.
Read MoreToday, 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.
Read MoreJA 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.
Read MoreFour teams from Junior Achievement of Southwest New England competed in the FedEx Junior Business Challenge today at the Travelers Championship in Connecticut.
Read MoreNow 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.
Read MoreEvery year in May, MMC volunteers partner with JA and other global nonprofits to empower and educate the next generation.
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreThe FedEx Junior Business Challenge officially kicked off its third season on May 22, 2019.
Read MoreMay 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.
Read MoreMay 2 stands out as a special day (co-hosted by JA of Northern New England) in our year-long Centennial celebration, and it began with a thought-leadership forum held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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