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JA Alumni Spotlight - Isabela Overturf
Blog from southeasttexas.ja.org
By Karen St. Fort
Community Involvement
As we near the close of October, we wanted to take the time to highlight some extraordinary JA alumni! Our first spotlight is Isabela Overturf. A student at Claremont McKenna College majoring in Environmental Analysis and Psychology dual major. Capstone Manager, Karen St. Fort, had the opportunity to see what she's up to and how JA's impact holds value to her...
Celebrating Recognizing the Dedication and Passion of an Outstanding Volunteer during Hispanic Heritage Month
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By Becky Neeley
Corporate Responsibility
Junior Achievement is honored to spotlight Alex Mata during Hispanic Heritage...
Elkins High School in Fort Bend ISD Finalists in the 2020 National Student Leadership Summit
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By Tania Daniel
Entrepreneurship
Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas is extremely proud of our student founded and operated business EVO (Elkins Very Own) from Elkins High School in Fort Bend ISD for being named as one of the Finalists in the 2020 National Student Leadership...
Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas Recognizes Local Volunteers for Outstanding Service
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By Judy Knocke
Community Involvement
In celebration of National Volunteer Week, Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas and Conroe ISD acknowledge four volunteers for their exceptional dedication and service to our schools and, most importantly, to our...
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...
Back-to-School Tips for Kids and Parents 2019
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By Hannah Henry
Community Involvement
Do you remember counting down the weeks left of summer before the early mornings and staying up late with homework? The majority of students dread going back to school because it's hard to switch their minds from 'fun in the sun' to 'back in the classroom'. Whether your student is starting back at a new school or is just moving into a new classroom, these tips are sure to make their (and your)...
Teens & College Savings 2019
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Financial Literacy
A new survey by Junior Achievement (JA) conducted by the research group Engine shows that more than two-thirds (69%) of teens between the ages of 13 and 17 support the idea of "debt-free college." However, that support drops to a third (33%) if it's paid for with higher taxes. The survey of 1,004 teens was conducted from April 16 to 21,...
Buying Local in a Buzzing Economy
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Community Involvement
How many times have you heard Buy Local or Support Local Businesses? Probably hundreds of times. So why this local push? What does it do for you or your community? With summer here, the concept of buying locally will only increase, specifically about your local farmers' markets. While providing you with delicious produce, farmers markets potentially have a more significant impact on the...
Elementary Milestones for Future Success
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
From Kindergarten to fifth-grade, most children do not have a clear understanding of finances or money in general. What they learn at this stage in life are concepts that will continue to build as they grow older. While at this stage in their lives, they don't have bills or loans to worry about, it puts their financial future on the horizon and gives them something to think about as they get...
Credit Card Crash Course
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
Not all credit cards are created equal, which makes choosing one a difficult task.
As of March 2019, Americans paid banks a shocking $113 billion in credit card interest in 2018. While your credit card activities may differ from your colleague or classmate, one thing is for sure: understanding the way your credit card works is a crucial component to any credit...
