JA of Greater Washington
Celebrating the Best in Business: the 2024 ...

$1.6M raised, 800 guests and four new Laureates

Yesterday, the Washington Business Hall of Fame – Greater Washington's signature lifetime achievement award in business – welcomed its 2024 class of Laureates during a gala held at The Anthem. The Washington Business Hall of Fame (Hall of Fame) recognizes the achievements of Greater Washington’s most accomplished leaders and celebrates their impact on the local economy, surrounding communities, and overall quality of life. 

Celebrating the Best in Business: the 2024 Washington Business Hall of Fame
JA of Greater Washington
Dr. Monica Goldson Appointed as President and ...

Board Search Committee Selects Respected Educator Following National Search, Making History as the First Black Woman to Hold the Role. 

Dr. Monica Goldson Appointed as President and CEO of Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, Ushering in a New Era of Leadership

Virginia529 renews JA Finance Park Fairfax County partnership

Virginia529 renews JA Finance Park Fairfax County partnership

The Virginia College Savings Plan, also known as Virginia529, has agreed to continue their partnership with Junior Achievement of Greater Washington at JA Finance Park Fairfax County.

Virginia529 partners with several organizations in Virginia to provide volunteers, resources and donations to support the communities in which they live. As part of this legacy of giving back, last year, Virginia529 installed an engaging wall exhibit to educate students on College Savings at the JA Finance Park in Fairfax, Virginia.

JA of Greater Washington selected to once again participate in Bechtel Group Foundation's Building Future Leaders initiative

JA of Greater Washington selected to once again participate in Bechtel Group Foundation's Building Future Leaders initiative

JA of Greater Washington was one of 18 JA area offices worldwide selected to once again participate in the JA Worldwide and Bechtel Group Foundation Building Future Leaders 2017 initiative. JA organizations from all six JA Worldwide regions have been invited to participate in the sixth year of this partnership.

The Building Future Leaders initiative, which encourages the engagement of Bechtel volunteers in delivering JA work readiness and entrepreneurship programs, is one of Bechtel’s four signature programs. As part of this partnership, JA of Greater was Washington was awarded a $25,000 grant to complete its work. 

PenFed Credit Union Signs Onto Second JA Finance Park® Storefront Partnership

PenFed Credit Union Signs Onto Second JA Finance Park® Storefront Partnership

Following the success of the 2016 Washington Business Hall of Fame to benefit Junior Achievement, Gala Chair and PenFed Credit Union President and CEO expanded PenFed’s dynamic partnership with Junior Achievement by signing onto its second JA Finance Park storefront partnership—this time as the Transportation Storefront partner at the forthcoming JA Finance Park Montgomery County facility, opening in 2018. This new partnership builds on PenFed’s existing commitment as the Transportation Storefront partner at JA Finance Park Prince George’s County in Landover, Maryland, which serves over 9,000 Prince George’s County Public Schools students each year.

REVERE BANK: Revere Bank Employees Support Junior Achievement in Montgomery County

REVERE BANK: Revere Bank Employees Support Junior Achievement in Montgomery County

Revere Bank employees recently conducted a financial literacy presentation to students at Gaithersburg Middle School. As part of the seminar, students learned about financial basics, including credit scores and insurance policies. The Revere team also led discussions on the impact of financial decisions and walked the students through simulations based on future potential salaries and spending habits.

PGCC: Technology Staff and Student Volunteers Pay it Forward at JA Finance Park

PGCC: Technology Staff and Student Volunteers Pay it Forward at JA Finance Park

On Thursday, December 1, 2016, a group of 16 Enterprise Technology staff members and two students put away their desktops, laptops, and cell phones to show up at the Junior Achievement (JA) Finance Park in Landover, Maryland, and shared life’s lessons on earning, spending, and saving money.

JA of Greater Washington named 2015-2016 Peak Performance Team Award, 4 Star Award Recipient by JA USA

JA of Greater Washington named 2015-2016 Peak Performance Team Award, 4 Star Award Recipient by JA USA

On January 30, 2017, JA USA announced that JA of Greater Washington is one of 18 JA area offices to earn the 2015-16 Peak Performance Team Award. This award recognizes superior annual performance by a JA area team in achieving growth in students reached or contact hours delivered, while sustaining financial and operational soundness. 

OPINION: In-Classroom Role Models Can Encourage Students to Pursue STEM Careers

OPINION: In-Classroom Role Models Can Encourage Students to Pursue STEM Careers

STEM workers are in fierce demand, and not just in places like Silicon Valley.

According to estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, STEM professions will expand 1.7 times faster than non-STEM occupations. And given their growing demand, STEM careers today comprise some of the most lucrative employment, paying higher salaries and boasting far fewer threats of unemployment compared with non-STEM jobs. Furthermore, a study released by WalletHub this month named the Washington, D.C. region (“Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV”) the 9th best market for STEM professionals in the United States. 

JA Student Sarah Finch's remarks from JA Finance Park® Fairfax County Advisory Meeting

JA Student Sarah Finch's remarks from JA Finance Park® Fairfax County Advisory Meeting

On January 6, 2017, the JA Finance Park® Northern Virginia Advisory Council held their first meeting of the new year at JA Finance Park® Fairfax County. 

The Northern Virginia Advisory Council plays an instrumental role in the foundation and sustainability of each of JA Finance Parks® Fairfax County. The council, chaired by Ruth Ann Clark, Senior Vice President & Regional Vice President - Commercial Banking for Wells Fargo & Company, is comprised of prominent community leaders who are highly committed to our mission and empowering our staff to be the best they can be. 

For one PwC #JAHero, JA programming allows for giving back, while also challenging oneself

For one PwC #JAHero, JA programming allows for giving back, while also challenging oneself

“Life-enriching experience!”

When asked to choose two or three words to describe Junior Achievement (JA), these are the words Piyush Arora came up with, based on his experience volunteering in a 6th grade classroom with JA at Westland Middle School in Bethesda on November 18, 2016. 

Junior Achievement USA and Robert Half Launch Online Resume Center to Help Students Prepare for First Job

Junior Achievement USA and Robert Half Launch Online Resume Center to Help Students Prepare for First Job

Junior Achievement USA® (JA) and Robert Half announced today the launch of the enhanced My Resume section of JA My Way (JAMyWay.org), JA's online resource for teens that helps them better understand their options when it comes to careers, managing money, or starting a business. With the support of Robert Half, My Resume walks teens through the job application process, from developing an eye-catching resume and cover letter to the steps necessary for a successful job interview.