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Lets Start the Show! - JA Hall of Achievement presented by RBC Capital Markets & Enbridge, Inc. to proceed as scheduled.
Blog from southeasttexas.ja.org
By Ryan Purser
Community Involvement
In recognition of three outstanding and exceptional business leaders in our greater Houston community, Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas is pleased to honor the 2020/2021 JA Hall of Achievement Laureate Class of Mr. Vijay Goradia, Mr. Bobby Tudor, and Ms. Hallie A....
Eager Travis High School Student Council remain dedicated JA volunteers in Fort Bend ISD
Blog from southeasttexas.ja.org
By Courtney Azuike
Community Involvement
Travis High Schools Student Council has been an amazing volunteer partner in Fort Bend ISD for the past several years. Just like many high school organization partners last year, volunteering for Junior Achievement was not an option. At the start of the new school year Traviss Student Council hit the ground running to rebuild their JA partnership with local elementary schools as well as create...
JA Volunteer Spotlight - Catherine Dominic
Blog from southeasttexas.ja.org
By Becky Neely
Community Involvement
Catherine Dominic is a sophomore majoring in Aerospace engineering and pursuing a certificate in Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship. She works as the President and Project Manager of UT Austins Design Build and Fly, coordinating an unmanned air vehicle design and manufacturing process for the annual AIAA DBF...
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...
JA Alumni Spotlight - Mitch Kuy
Blog from southeasttexas.ja.org
By Becky Neely
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement is thrilled to have the opportunity to interview Mitch Kuy, a JA alumnus who now lives in Dallas and works for Microsoft as an Azure Specialist.
When his class visited Biz Town, it was his first interaction with Junior Achievement. He was reintroduced to JA, thanks to a friend involved in JA Company Programs who enlisted Mitch to assist with the JA Trade Fair. After the Trade...
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...
The JA Company Program Closes the School Year with Record Growth and Success!
Blog from southeasttexas.ja.org
By Tania Daniel
Entrepreneurship
The 2020/21 JA Company Program officially culminated yearly operations with our grand finale, the Virtual Banquet and Awards Ceremony, presented by JA Board Company, Ernst & Young. We are grateful to so many amazing stakeholders who helped us navigate a very challenging year to achieve great success. We are appreciative of our dedicated and passionate JA Board Members, mentors, educators and...
Meet Dr. Juliet Breeze, Our New Chair of Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas
Blog from southeasttexas.ja.org
By Jim McCaskill
Community Involvement
Dr. Juliet Breeze, Founder and CEO of Next Level Urgent Care, is setting a precedent for us. She will be the first M.D. to Chair the Board of Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas. We dont often think of Doctors as entrepreneurs, so we asked Dr. Breeze to share a little about her journey, and why shes so passionate about the future of JA in our...
JA Student Startups Win Top Prizes at the Houston Community College IDEAS Pitch Competition Spring 2021
Blog from southeasttexas.ja.org
By Tania Daniel
Entrepreneurship
JA Company Program startups performed exceedingly well at the Houston Community College IDEAS Pitch Competition this month, winning all the top awards and prize money totaling $2,500. We are proud to announce that brand new startup Biobite from the Harmony School of Innovation Sugar Land, won 3rd place, Student Power from The Village School was awarded the 2nd place prize, while Dulicious Co.s...
