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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
Blog from JA USA
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...
2020-2021 JA NEW YORK STUDENT AMBASSADOR REFLECTIONS
By Alejandra Romero
Community Involvement
We asked our 2020-2021 Student of the Year and Student Ambassadors to reflect on their experience with JA New York. Keep reading to learn how JA has made an impact on their lives and their plans after...
Q&A with 2020 Student of the Year Aya Ibrahim
By Alejandra Romero
Community Involvement
Our Student of the Year, Aya, shares her Spring semester and post-high school graduation...
2019-2020 Student Ambassador Reflections
By Stephanie Zlotnick
Community Involvement
We asked our 2019-20 Student of the Year and Student Ambassadors to reflect on their senior year of high school and share the impact Junior Achievement has had on their lives. Read about their JA experiences below and find out where each of them is headed after...
JA Teens Survey: The Financial Impact of COVID-19
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Financial Literacy
JA Teens Survey: The Financial Impact of...
Making Sense: Work in the Time of COVID-19
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
A Guide to How COVID-19 Is Affecting Work and What Comes...
Q&A with TCS NYC Marathon Runner, Elizabeth Armstrong
By Stephanie Zlotnick
Community Involvement
Elizabeth Armstrong, 23, will be running her first marathon in just 12 days with Team JA New York! She'll be coursing through the streets of New York for the 2019 TCS NYC Marathon. Read about Elizabeth's biggest motivation, what music she recommends for running with distractions, and...
Q&A with 2019 TCS NYC Marathon Runner, Megan Albin
By Stephanie Zlotnick
Community Involvement
Megan Albin, 33, will be running her 5th marathon this year with Team JA New York in the 2019 TCS NYC Marathon! Read about how her friends keep her motivated, her post-race dinner plan for November 3rd, and...
Q&A with 2019 TCS NYC Marathon Runner, Becky Gatto
By Stephanie Zlotnick
Community Involvement
Becky Gatto, 42, is running the 2019 TCS NYC Marathon with Team JA New York! This will be Becky's first marathon ever! Check out what keeps her motivated, her favorite bands to run to, and...
