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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. (JA) is part of the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to motivating kids for future career success, self-sufficiency, and financial acumen. We accomplish this through a huge network of stellar volunteers who share their stories with young people and deliver lessons in career readiness, financialOUR PROGRAMS
JA prepares students for future success through hands-on financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship programs. For more than 100 years, Junior Achievement programs have helped prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate wealth and effectively manage it, how to create jobs which make their communities more robust, and how to apply entrepreneurial EVENTS - JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT The Junior Achievement Golf Classic, presented by RE/MAX takes place at the breathtaking Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia. The course is played exclusively by invitation or through a charity event. Golfing at Sanctuary is a memorable experience, and the course is known for its elevated tees, towering pines and 180-degree views of the Rocky OUR IMPACT - JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT Our Impact. JA students, when compared to the general public, go on to have higher levels of educational attainment, career satisfaction, financial capability, entrepreneurial activity, and household income. At the same time, a considerable portion of JA Alumni credit Junior Achievement for promoting their understanding of business, influencing NEWS - JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT JA Volunteer Returns to Same Teacher’s Class for 23 Years. JA volunteer Tom Cordova In 1998, Junior Achievement connected three individuals whose lives have never been the same since. Angela Burmeister, a JA staff member at the time, made presentations OUR PURPOSE & VALUESSENIOR LEADERSHIP
Northern Colorado & Wyoming District Office. 970-490-1035. 295 E. 29th Street Suite 30 Loveland, CO 80538 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS Students explore production methods through a simulation game, and they learn about taxes, decision making, and how money flows in an economy. Available with our brand new virtual delivery option for 20-21! “Junior Achievement inspired and prepared our second grade class to begin their journey into our ever-changing global economy. LET'S BUILD THE FUTURE TOGETHER. VOLUNTEER. Volunteer for Kids in Our Community. For more than 100 years, volunteers have been a vital part of Junior Achievement’s mission. We welcome individuals, corporations, and community groups to join us in building young people’s hope and optimism for their future. By sharing your story, you can change a PARADE OF PLAYHOUSES Parade of Playhouses will feature one-of-a-kind, imaginative children’s playhouses created and donated by professional local builders. The unique playhouses will be on display July 19 – August 7 at Stanley Marketplace in Aurora. Parents can bring their children to view the houses for free, and they can also purchase raffle ticketsfor a
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. (JA) is part of the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to motivating kids for future career success, self-sufficiency, and financial acumen. We accomplish this through a huge network of stellar volunteers who share their stories with young people and deliver lessons in career readiness, financialOUR PROGRAMS
JA prepares students for future success through hands-on financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship programs. For more than 100 years, Junior Achievement programs have helped prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate wealth and effectively manage it, how to create jobs which make their communities more robust, and how to apply entrepreneurial EVENTS - JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT The Junior Achievement Golf Classic, presented by RE/MAX takes place at the breathtaking Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia. The course is played exclusively by invitation or through a charity event. Golfing at Sanctuary is a memorable experience, and the course is known for its elevated tees, towering pines and 180-degree views of the Rocky OUR IMPACT - JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT Our Impact. JA students, when compared to the general public, go on to have higher levels of educational attainment, career satisfaction, financial capability, entrepreneurial activity, and household income. At the same time, a considerable portion of JA Alumni credit Junior Achievement for promoting their understanding of business, influencing NEWS - JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT JA Volunteer Returns to Same Teacher’s Class for 23 Years. JA volunteer Tom Cordova In 1998, Junior Achievement connected three individuals whose lives have never been the same since. Angela Burmeister, a JA staff member at the time, made presentations OUR PURPOSE & VALUESSENIOR LEADERSHIP
Northern Colorado & Wyoming District Office. 970-490-1035. 295 E. 29th Street Suite 30 Loveland, CO 80538 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS Students explore production methods through a simulation game, and they learn about taxes, decision making, and how money flows in an economy. Available with our brand new virtual delivery option for 20-21! “Junior Achievement inspired and prepared our second grade class to begin their journey into our ever-changing global economy. LET'S BUILD THE FUTURE TOGETHER. VOLUNTEER. Volunteer for Kids in Our Community. For more than 100 years, volunteers have been a vital part of Junior Achievement’s mission. We welcome individuals, corporations, and community groups to join us in building young people’s hope and optimism for their future. By sharing your story, you can change a PARADE OF PLAYHOUSES Parade of Playhouses will feature one-of-a-kind, imaginative children’s playhouses created and donated by professional local builders. The unique playhouses will be on display July 19 – August 7 at Stanley Marketplace in Aurora. Parents can bring their children to view the houses for free, and they can also purchase raffle ticketsfor a
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS Based on a 2020 survey of a scientifically valid sample of 1,002 individuals. As high school students begin to position themselves for their future, there are many unanswered questions about what lies ahead. Junior Achievement’s high school programs help students make informed, intelligent decisions about the future, and fosters skills that will be highly useful NEWS - JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT JA Volunteer Returns to Same Teacher’s Class for 23 Years. JA volunteer Tom Cordova In 1998, Junior Achievement connected three individuals whose lives have never been the same since. Angela Burmeister, a JA staff member at the time, made presentations ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS Students explore production methods through a simulation game, and they learn about taxes, decision making, and how money flows in an economy. Available with our brand new virtual delivery option for 20-21! “Junior Achievement inspired and prepared our second grade class to begin their journey into our ever-changing global economy. MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS JA’s middle school programs build on concepts students learned in JA’s elementary school programs, and they help teens make difficult decisions about how to best prepare for their future. These programs supplement standard social studies curricula and develop communication skills that are essential to success in the business world. All programs are offered at no CONTACT US - JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT Northern Colorado & Wyoming District Office Phone: 970-490-1035 Fax: 970-490-1062 Address: 295 E. 29th Street Suite 30 Loveland, CO 80538 FINANCIAL INFORMATION Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. was founded and incorporated in 1950 as a Colorado nonprofit corporation to provide financial education programs free of charge to students, helping them to gain a fundamental understanding of business, economics, and entrepreneurship. JA’s mission is to prepare young people to thrive in the 21st century workplace and global economy by CAREERS - JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA) is searching for a data assistant. The person in this role will be part of a passionate and tight-knit team, contributing key operational support that elevates the impact all of us can make for the community. The ideal candidate has impeccable organizational skills, loves numbers, and sees gooddata
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Northern Colorado & Wyoming District Office. 970-490-1035. 295 E. 29th Street Suite 30 Loveland, CO 80538 WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE WORK READY? “Work” and “ready” are simple words that should be easy to define yet there is a vexing problem facing American businesses: today’s graduating students lack basic workplace skills and are unprepared to participate in a meaningful way in their employers’ success. It’s no wonder young people aren’t prepared to navigate ajob or career when
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EVERY CHILD CAN SUCCEED IN THE BUSINESS OF LIFE WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS. BUT NOT ALL KIDS TODAY ARE RECEIVING THE TOOLS THEY NEED FOR TOMORROW. Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. (JA) is part of the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to motivating kids for future career success, self-sufficiency, and financial acumen. We accomplish this through a huge network of stellar volunteers who share their stories with young people and deliver lessons in career readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. _“JA REALLY OPENED MY EYES TO THE POSSIBILITIES OF DIFFERENTAVENUES._
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Western Union partners with Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain on JA Personal Success, a signature program that teaches high school students the personal and career skills that will help them secure a job and build a career in their area of interest. The program was launched in 2017. In addition to providing JA with significant financial support, Western Union employees volunteer their time to work with JA students in classroom lessons and mock job interviews. Learn More About JA’s PartnersSubscribe
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