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10 Essential Skills Every Leader Should Have
By Catherine Van Weele
Work Readiness
10 skills that are essential to develop...
In the Spotlight: Student Testimonials from JA Summer Camps 2021
By Catherine Van Weele
Financial Literacy
Hear from students about their experiences during our 2021 summer...
Breaking Down the Cost of College
By Catherine Van Weele
Financial Literacy
In the spirit of College Savings Month, we created a breakdown of the main costs of college in our September blog post. We also cover the different ways students can pay for higher education. College is a major investment, it's important to be fully informed when making financial decisions on how to afford higher...
Why Work Needs Meaning
Blog from JA USA
By Jack E. Kosakowski
Corporate Responsibility
Much has been made in recent months about “The Great Resignation,” the tendency of young workers, primarily Millennials and Generation Z, to quit their jobs to pursue higher-paying, higher growth...
The Payoff Behind Time Management
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
From the start of life, we learn how to prioritize daily events. From waking up to dinner time to bedtime, we become accustomed to routines. Time management, or what some may say “personal management,” follows the same guidelines, only we adjust our day to fit the non-routine elements better. While this soft skill benefits children of all ages in their learning, it has the long-term impact of...
Qualities and Skills that Transfer to Entrepreneurial Success
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Entrepreneurship
Every parent wants their child to succeed. To find their "niche" where their personality and skills will pay off in the long run. Fortunately, there is a professional space that is full of possibility and innovation for...
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...
Helping Your Child Choose a Career Path
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
"What is your future plan?". This is every high schoolers' (and college students') nightmare. At this point in their life, they know what makes them happy, what subjects in school they do well in, and want to have a successful future. A 17 or 18-year-old high school student is expected to have most of their future planned out despite experiencing adult life firsthand. Typically, this is where the...
JA Partners with Community Organizations and Industry Leaders to Empower Youth to Achieve Economic Success
By Allie Mangel
Community Involvement
JA's transformational programs on financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work-readiness have enabled us to continue developing partnerships with multiple organizations, working together to build a thriving, inclusive economy in San Diego.
From community partners to educational institutions, strategic partnerships ensure that thousands of young people throughout San Diego are empowered to...
