by Junior Achievement | Sep 9, 2021 | News
The following thought leadership piece was written by Jack Kosakowski, President & CEO of Junior Achievement USA. Why Work Needs Meaning Much has been made in recent months about “The Great Resignation,” the tendency of young workers, primarily Millennials and...
by Junior Achievement | Aug 18, 2021 | News
Opinion: Financial literacy improvements needed in CT Bernadine Venditto Aug. 6, 2021 Pictured: Participants in our High School Heroes program at Ansonia High School teach JA lessons to students at Mead Elementary School. With many school systems across the state set...
by Junior Achievement | Jul 29, 2021 | News
(Bridgeport, CT) – Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County recently received a $10,000 grant from the Fairfield County Community Foundation. Funds will assist JAGFC in bringing a brand- new financial literacy and economic empowerment program to Fairfield County...
by Junior Achievement | Jul 12, 2021 | News
(Bridgeport, CT) – Earlier last month, Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County was chosen to receive a $10,000 grant award from United Way of Western Connecticut. This funding is a part of United Way’s COVID-19 Resiliency Grant Program and is effective July 1,...
by Junior Achievement | Jun 28, 2021 | News
Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County receives three-year Responsive Grant from the Valley Community Foundation and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven (Bridgeport, CT) – Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County has been chosen as one of...
by Junior Achievement | Jun 16, 2021 | News
On June 8, Junior Achievement and Barron’s teamed up to celebrate Educational Inclusion! During this virtual event, Mark Cuban, Al Roker, Suze Orman, and others recognized six outstanding organizations closing educational divides and promoting financial capability....