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

ABC 7: Fairfax County students create business then pitch products in national competition

ABC 7: Fairfax County students create business then pitch products in national competition

These students from Fairfax County are all about their business. In just six months they formed their company through a Junior Achievement after-school program that's trained each of them to be an entrepreneur.

NBC4: Local Teens Start Reusable Straw Company

NBC4: Local Teens Start Reusable Straw Company

A group of Fairfax County students created Sipsy, a reusable straw company, in an effort to help the environment. News4's Aimee Cho reports.

Junior Achievement of Greater Washington Elects Four Business Leaders to its Board of Directors

Junior Achievement of Greater Washington Elects Four Business Leaders to its Board of Directors

Junior Achievement of Greater Washington is pleased to announce the appointment of four new Board members: Gigi Godwin of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, Ginanne Italiano of the Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce, Janet Osborn of Aon Corporation, and Elizabeth Shore of Bank of America.

JA of Greater Washington Announces Winners of 2018 Junior Achievement Essay Competition Sponsored by Mr. David Rubenstein

JA of Greater Washington Announces Winners of 2018 Junior Achievement Essay Competition Sponsored by Mr. David Rubenstein

Today, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington announced the winners of the 2018 Junior Achievement Essay Competition. This year's competition was intense, with over 1,600 submissions addressing this year's prompt: "What would make your high school experience more relevant to your future?”

69 Percent of Teens Support “Debt-Free College;” Drops to 33 Percent if it Means “Higher Taxes”

69 Percent of Teens Support “Debt-Free College;” Drops to 33 Percent if it Means “Higher Taxes”

A new survey by 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.