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

Survey: Most Teens Aspire to Own a Home Someday but Report Significant Financial and Homeownership Knowledge Gaps

Survey: Most Teens Aspire to Own a Home Someday but Report Significant Financial and Homeownership Knowledge Gaps

A new survey by Junior Achievement USA and Fannie Mae shows most teens (88%) would like to own a home someday. The survey reflects that most teens (85%) believe “owning a home” is part of “the good life,” compared to nearly as many adults (87%) based on Fannie Mae’s Q4 2020 National Housing Survey®.

Survey: New Research Shows Majority of Teens Feel Unprepared to Finance Their Futures

Survey: New Research Shows Majority of Teens Feel Unprepared to Finance Their Futures

After two uncertain and often stressful years, high school students are worried about their financial futures, prompting more than half (54%) of teens to say they feel unprepared to finance their futures according to new research from Junior Achievement and Citizens.

Survey: Teen Shoppers Concerned About Shortages of Gift Items This Holiday Season 

Survey: Teen Shoppers Concerned About Shortages of Gift Items This Holiday Season 

A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research firm ENGINE Insights shows that most teens (55%) are concerned that global supply chain issues will result in shortages of gift items this holiday season.

2021 Washington Business Hall of Fame Celebrates Local Icons, Raises Over $1.25 Million

2021 Washington Business Hall of Fame Celebrates Local Icons, Raises Over $1.25 Million

Junior Achievement of Greater Washington (JA) inducted the 2021 Laureate class into the Washington Business Hall of Fame at the organization’s annual celebration on December 1, 2021. Over $1.25 million was raised to support JA’s work to prepare young people to be future-ready.