JA of Georgia

🗺️Across the country, members of the corporate and college community help JA deliver vital financial literacy and entrepreneurship programs to K-12 students.🏫

TOYOTA provides JA of Georgia with a flexible grant, enabling the organization to reach thousands of middle school students with curriculum aligned with district requirements.🎒

This initiative offers children the chance to explore career options and recognize the unique skills they possess, setting them apart from their peers.🧠

Tell me your family works with Shaw Industries Group, Inc., without telling me your family works with Shaw Industries… 😆

Right before school dismissed for summer, this student showed up ready to impress as Shaw's Chief Marketing Officer during her JA BizTown experience. The brand recognition is OFF THE CHARTS! 🚀📈

🌟 Meet our incredible Volunteer Partner! 🌟

Gwinnett County Government made a huge impact in JA BizTown, JA Finance Park, and 3DE by Junior Achievement this school year. With 109 dedicated volunteers, Gwinnett County Government reached 1,682 students, making them the second largest volunteer group in Gwinnett County!

Thank you to this triple threat partner, for their outstanding support!

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟
We are thrilled to welcome three distinguished leaders to the JA of Georgia Board of Directors! Please join us in extending a warm welcome to:

✨ Lisa A. Brown – Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer for Primerica, overseeing human resources, talent management, and DEIB initiatives.

📣 Tony Ventry – Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Veritiv, leading human resources strategies and corporate communications.

🌍 Fredie Carmichael – Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Georgia Power, driving strategic branding and communication efforts.

Together, their expertise and dedication will help us continue empowering young minds and shaping future leaders. Welcome to the team, Lisa, Tony, and Fredie! 👏👏👏

THIS is why our volunteers mean so much!🤍 The passion. 🥹The Emotion. 😂The Laughter.

If you have never volunteered with us before, we would love to talk to you about upcoming opportunities!🤝 DM us or visit our website 🔗 georgia.ja.org/volunteer

Even though JA BizTown comes to life at one of our JA Discovery Centers, the 🪄magic starts inside the classroom.🎒📚

🧠Students go through about 20 lessons in the classroom. Everything they learn gets put to use during the JA BizTown simulation.🏛️

Interested in learning more? Message us!✉️📭

Writing a speech can be scary. 😱 Giving a speech can be daunting. 😬

Did you know public speaking is one of the biggest fears for most people? 📊

In JA BizTown, the mayor rises to the challenge and delivers a speech to their fellow citizens. 🎤👏 This experience helps build confidence and leadership skills that last a lifetime. 💪

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from JA of Georgia! 🎆

💡Did you know the Declaration of Independence was first printed by The Pennsylvania Evening Post on July 6, 1776? 🗞️

🚗 Now, 50 million Americans hit the road for the 4th, boosting the travel economy, 💸 while we spend over $6.9 billion on BBQs with 🌭hot dogs, 🍔burgers, and 🍖ribs!

DID YOU KNOW?! 🤔💡

📚In 3DE by Junior Achievement, students get introduced to several business professionals throughout their high school careers! 👩‍💼👨‍💼

💼These connections often lead to internships, jobs, mentorships, and even letters of recommendation. 🌟📈

DID YOU KNOW?! 🤔💡

In JA Finance Park, students earn Scholar Dollars during the simulation! 💵🎓 They can use these dollars to buy fun prizes to take home. 🏆🎁
(SHH... don't tell the students! 🤫 They’re secretly using their budgeting knowledge! 📊💡)

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🤔DID YOU KNOW?!💡

In JA BizTown, students dive into the world of Business-to-Business transactions! 💼📈 They send and pay invoices for services like power, insurance, catering, scholarships, and more, gaining valuable real-world experience. 🌟🧾

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We are honored to celebrate the incredible career of Jack Kosakowski, CEO of Junior Achievement USA, as he retires after 50 years of dedicated service!

Jack has impacted over 100 million students and played a vital role in Junior Achievement’s three consecutive Nobel Peace Prize nominations. His leadership has been instrumental to the success of Junior Achievement and has profoundly influenced our work here in Georgia.

Congratulations on an extraordinary career, Jack, and thank you for your commitment to empowering young people. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement!

The I's are dotted and the T's are crossed!

We are thrilled to have Lanier Technical College supporting our Mike & Lynn Cottrell JA Discovery Center at North Georgia. Their partnership is instrumental in creating a lasting impact on Georgia students.

Thank you, Lanier Technical College, for your commitment to education! ✨📚

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Over 50 TOYOTA employees volunteer with JA of Georgia, which serves more than 100,000 Georgia middle schoolers each year.🎉

💰In JA Finance Park, 7th and 8th graders are learning to manage a household budget, including housing, utilities, transportation, and food, among others. Volunteers are sharing their personal experiences to provide students with insightful connections, prompting them to recognize the significance of the material.🤗

🔗Learn more about volunteering for Junior Achievement of Georgia: georgia.ja.org/vounteerms

We are proud to announce that we’re a NOMINEE for the 2024 , hosted by Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce!

JA of Georgia's very own JA Discovery Center at Gwinnett is being recognized for a company culture that supports the advancement of women.

We are proud to be an Enlightened Employer nominee for the Gwinnett Chamber’s ! GwinnettMoxieAwards.com

Join us on 8/30 at the ! GwinnettMoxieAwards.com

Happy Juneteenth from Junior Achievement! Today, we honor the resilience and strength of the African American community. Let's stand together in the pursuit of freedom, equality, and justice for all.

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Junior Achievement of Georgia is so grateful for our longtime supporter and parter, ICE.

🏫Half of their support goes towards our middle school programs, while the other half go towards our 3DE high school program.🎓 ICE's full coverage support is a huge reason we are impacting so many lives! Thank you, ICE.

✨Join us in congratulating these volunteer partners for receiving the U.S. President's Volunteer Service Award!🇺🇸

Pictured from left to right: Lindsay Allward-Theimer (Vice President of Volunteer Partnerships and Experience, JA of Georgia), Pamela Cross (Synovus), Brien Faucett (Cox Enterprises), Mallory Safely (Dalton State College), Walter May (Reinhardt University), John Hancock (President & CEO, JA of Georgia)

This year, Junior Achievement recognized 69 organizations for their incredible service. 👏

🩵Sometimes, inspiration comes from unexpected places.💙

On this Father’s Day, we reflect on the words of JA of Georgia volunteer, Daniel, “Seeing how the JA staff were interacting with the attendees inspired me to be a better dad for my two kids.”

He continued by sharing, “I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. You changed a lot of lives yesterday, kids and adults alike.”

👔Here’s to all dads finding motivation in the everyday moments. Happy Father’s Day! 🌟

JA Summer Camp 2024, you were good to us!☀️
On the last day of summer camp, our campers were inspired by a guest speaker:

🐣 Atlanta: Mrs. Wendy from Chick-fil-A
💡 Cu***ng: Hannah from Georgia Power
🌍 Lawrenceville: Leesa, Founder & CEO of Captain Planet Foundation

Our speakers were the perfect way to wrap up a week of entrepreneurship, leadership, and financial lessons. 🚀 Thank you for making it unforgettable!

Day 4️⃣ Junior Achievement Campers dove into the world of Financial Literacy at JA Finance Park, mastering the art of budgeting and financial decision-making. 💼

They even navigated the loan process like pros, securing not one, but TWO loans before lunch! 🏦💰

These young entrepreneurs are paving the way for a brighter financial future, one savvy investment at a time! 💡✨