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Strong communities are built when young people have opportunities to learn, grow, and prepare for their future. Thank you to the City of Danbury for helping support experiences that empower students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Together, we are...

Thank you to the State of Connecticut for supporting opportunities that help students build confidence, develop important skills, and prepare for their future. Partnerships like this help create meaningful learning experiences for young people across our region,...

Throughout this month, we’ve hosted two Stock Market Challenges for more than 175 local high school students representing seven different schools. Opportunities like these wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our volunteers, who generously share...

Survey Shows U.S. Teens Aren’t Concerned About Impact of AI on Their Future Employability, but Should They Be? Research by Junior Achievement and Ipsos Indicates Teens Remain Optimistic About Their Futures, Despite Predictions About AI Shelton, Connecticut – A new...

For several years, Gen Re has been a valued supporter of JAGFC. Their commitment and generosity help make our work possible and ensure we can continue serving the young people in our community who need it most. We are thankful for their ongoing partnership and...

It takes a community to open doors. Thank you to our partners and educators who bring real-world experience into JA classrooms and help students imagine what’s possible and achievable. A special shoutout to the Valley Community Foundation, Webster Bank, M&T Bank,...

The Elisabeth C. DeLuca Foundation, Inc. has been a dedicated and generous partner of Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County, contributing significantly to the lives of thousands of young people in the region. Support from the Elisabeth C. DeLuca Foundation,...

Hello JA community! A donor recently shared a memory that has stuck with me. “I was a JA kid in the 1960’s and I’ll never forget the experience of going to the National Junior Achievers Conference at Indiana University. In high school my team built a metal trivet, and...

Shelton, CT – The Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County is proud to announce the appointment of Kim Morgan as its new President, effective June 1, 2025. Kim brings more than three decades of leadership in nonprofit management, strategic...

January 13, 2025 - Today, we honor and celebrate the remarkable journey of Bernadine (Bern) Venditto as she prepares to step down from her role as President of Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County. For close to 20 years, Bern has been the heart of our...