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: 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.

Back-to-School with JA: The Year Ahead

Back-to-School with JA: The Year Ahead

In March of 2020, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington became one of thousands of organizations across the world that had to make a quick and intense early-pandemic pivot to continue our mission. And pivot we did: we are proud to say that our all-virtual efforts were a success, allowing us to deliver the programs that offer our students the access and opportunities that set them up for success in life after high school.

High Schoolers Participate in 2021 JA Entrepreneurship Summit

High Schoolers Participate in 2021 JA Entrepreneurship Summit

Six teams representing students from the Greater Washington region, and as far as Cyprus, spent five intense days participating in Junior Achievement’s sixth annual JA Entrepreneurship Summit, a virtual “startup boot camp” that challenges high schoolers to design socially conscious businesses.

STUDY: 39% of Teens Feel They Are Behind Educationally Due to the Pandemic, Many Believe Permanently

STUDY: 39% of Teens Feel They Are Behind Educationally Due to the Pandemic, Many Believe Permanently

A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research firm ENGINE Insights shows that nearly 2-in-5 (39%) feel that they are behind educationally because of the pandemic. Of those, more than a third (37%) feel they are behind permanently.

2021 Washington Business Hall of Fame Laureates Announced

2021 Washington Business Hall of Fame Laureates Announced

The Washington Business Hall of Fame and Junior Achievement of Greater Washington (JA) has announced its 2021 Laureate inductees. This year’s class of distinguished honorees will be celebrated for their significant and lasting impact on the Greater Washington region through the private sector economy.