Junior Achievement of Chicago

Thank you to TIAA for partnering with us to bring JA Town and JA Finance Park Virtual to Chicagoland youth this school year! Together, we’re equipping students with the financial skills they need to own their economic futures!

Exciting News! Junior Achievement and Staples have teamed up. Together, we’re empowering young people with essential work and career readiness skills. The national partnership will also include collaboration for teenagers and young adults graduating out of the JA program and preparing to take their first career steps.

Time is ticking! With just 1 day left in our 43rd Annual Golf Outing’s Silent Auction, now is your time to secure your items! Whether you’re bidding on tickets to see your favorite sports team, or a beauty basket filled with high-end products, your support directly impacts JA Students! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to bid for a brighter future. The auction closes on July 17 at 3 pm!

Visit, https://bit.ly/JAGolf2024Auction to view over 80 available items and bid now!

Swing into Action! Our 43rd Annual Golf Outing’s Silent Auction is officially LIVE! Bid on over 80 fantastic items, ranging from technology items to unforgettable travel experiences. Anyone can participate so start bidding now to secure your items and support Junior Achievement’s mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy! The auction closes on July 17 at 3 pm.



Visit, https://bit.ly/JAGolf2024Auction to view items and place your bids!

JA of Chicago’s 43rd Annual Golf Outing’s Silent Auction is going LIVE on July 11! With over 80 incredible items up for grabs, from luxury golf gear to exclusive experiences, there’s something for everyone. Mark your calendars for July 11 so you don’t miss your chance to bid and support Junior Achievement of Chicago in empowering students to own their economic futures!

Thank you to all of our valued partners who have been instrumental in helping us empower the next generation of business leaders during the 2023-2024 school year!

As we approach the end of the school year on June 30, we aim to reach 350,000 students in the Chicagoland area with essential programs in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness. With your support of JA of Chicago’s End of School Year Fundraiser, $30,000 will bring JA programs to 1,500 students, allowing us to reach 350,000 Chicagoland youth!

Your continued partnership and contributions play a crucial role in providing these students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a global economy. Together, we can make a lasting impact on Chicago's youth and pave the way for a brighter future. Thank you for your ongoing support and dedication to our mission!

To get involved, please visit: https://bit.ly/endofyearfundraiser

🌟 Big thanks to our incredible partners at , for spearheading an enlightening career panel in collaboration with Junior Achievement at Percy L Julian High School! 🎓💼

Students had the invaluable opportunity to gain insights from Nuveen professionals on job searching, investing, work/life balance, and more. We're grateful for the dedication to empowering young minds!

🎉 Recognizing Kamala Harris's groundbreaking contributions during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! From her tenure as California's Attorney General to making history as Vice President, Harris embodies resilience and leadership. Let's commemorate her legacy and continue to empower AAPI voices in leadership.

🎉 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉 At Junior Achievement of Chicago, we are immensely grateful for the dedication, passion, and hard work of our educators who inspire and empower our future leaders every day. This week, we extend a heartfelt thank you to all the teachers who make a difference in the lives of our students.

We also want to express our deepest gratitude to our 715 education partners who have collaborated with us to bring real-world learning experiences into classrooms across the Chicagoland area. Together, we're shaping a brighter future for our youth and communities.

🎉 May marks the start of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to recognize the invaluable contributions and achievements of AAPI communities.

Join us at Junior Achievement of Chicago in embracing diversity and fostering inclusion.

Join us at JA’s Premier Wine Tasting on May 2, 2024, from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at River Point in downtown Chicago. The evening will feature exquisite wines from Napa, Central Coast, Italy, and France, passed hors d’ouevres, networking, live music, and a spectacular view of the city! A huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsors, Becker’s Healthcare, BMO, Hines, ITW, and Newmark for their incredible support. If you are interested in attending the event individually, supporting at a sponsorship level, or donating items for the raffle, please contact Marisa Goldstein at [email protected] or register on the event page at https://bit.ly/JAwine24. We hope to see you there!

Junior Achievement of Chicago has launched the JA of Chicago Metaversity. This game-based career experience is designed for students in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. The platform uses age-appropriate graphics and media to help our youngest of learners explore the world of work, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. Take a look at the JA of Chicago Metaversity video: https://vimeo.com/913793397?share=copy
For more information, contact [email protected].

We are thrilled to announce that Junior Achievement of Chicago has received a generous gift from the Crown Point Community Foundation funding our much-anticipated JA Town Event in collaboration with the Crossroads Regional Chamber on March 19, 2024!

JA Town is an engaging event where students learn their roles as citizens, workers, and consumers within their communities and the global economy.

Thank you Crown Point Community Foundation for your support of our students in the Northwest Indiana area!

🌟 Partnership Celebration! 🌟
Our JA students from Taft High School were thrilled to experience a fantastic day of learning and inspiration hosted by Quill through the Staples x Junior Achievements Job Shadow program. A huge thank you to Staples for opening up a world of possibilities to our wonderful students!

We at Junior Achievement of Chicago have been a proud partner with The UPS Store for its initiative this year. We are so grateful to have the opportunity to expand our outreach thanks to The UPS Store!

We’re happy to announce that we’ve teamed up with Paychex to transform the lives of young people. With their support, we can implement our learning experiences in more classrooms. Learn more about how we are making an impact. https://chicago.ja.org/news/press-releases/junior-achievement-of-chicago-joins-forces-with-paychex-to-empower-youth-with-ja-learning-experiences
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🌟 Partnership Announcement! 🌟
We are thrilled to unveil our partnership with Staples! 🤝 Together, we're sparking a transformative approach to education and igniting the future of our youth. Read more about this partnership: https://chicago.ja.org/news/press-releases/junior-achievement-and-staples-cause-for-caring-inc-join-forces-to-empower-youth-nationwide-through-multi-year-grant-program

Junior Achievement and Staples Cause for Caring, Inc. Join Forces to Empower Youth Nationwide Through Multi-Year Grant Program | Junior Achievement of Chicago Chicago, IL – Junior Achievement of Chicago (JA) proudly announces its groundbreaking partnership with Staples Cause for Caring, Inc., uniting efforts in an innovative nationwide initiative across eight local JA operations. Together, we are igniting a transformative approach to education, enhancin...

We are proud to be among the organizations selected by McDonald's and The Chicago Community Trust to be part of the second annual Chicago Community Impacts Grants Program. Read more here: https://corporate.mcdonalds.com/corpmcd/our-stories/article/mcd-relaunches-grantprogram-benefitchicago-basedyouthorganization.html

McDonald’s Relaunches Grant Program to Benefit Chicago-Based Youth Organizations McDonald's has served up special moments that feed and foster communities all across the world for decades. Amidst a global footprint, the community of Chicago will always hold a special place, with our roots in the community dating back to 1955. It’s why now, as one of the largest employers headq...

Thank you for an incredible evening at Junior Achievement’s Annual Chicago Business Hall of Fame! We appreciate JA of Chicago Chairperson, Katherine Scherer of Deloitte for kicking off this year’s celebration. We were privileged to induct three extraordinary laureates who have made enduring contributions to the business world and our community. It was an honor to celebrate each laureate and hear their inspiring stories from our JA students. Congratulations to David R. Casper of BMO U.S., Jennifer Scanlon of UL Solutions, and Richard H. Lenny of Conagra Brands!

Thank you to our esteemed Co-chairs, Christine Leahy of CDW Corporation, David Marberger of Conagra Brands, and Darrel Hackett of BMO U.S., for their outstanding leadership and support. We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of our sponsors for their support. It was a night filled with networking, inspiration, and celebration. You can view the full ceremony by visiting this link: https://www.youtube.com/live/J8_465UJSw8?si=yzV6YmjJAtj1uten

Thank you for being part of Junior Achievement’s 40th Chicago Business Hall of Fame and helping JA reach over 350,000 students during the 2023-2024 school year. We hope to see you again next year!

Junior Achievement of Chicago is honored to announce Mary Ann Travers from Crowe LLP as one of the recipients of a 2023 Above & Beyond Award.

This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have achieved incredible impact through extensive classroom volunteerism, program outreach, or curriculum support.

Thanks to Mary Ann’s efforts, Crowe’s 2022 Day of Service successfully engaged 112 volunteers to reach 1,394 students in 60 classes.

Congratulations, Mary Ann!

We are one week away from Junior Achievement’s Chicago Business Hall of Fame. Come celebrate with us as we induct our 40th Laureate Class into the Hall of Fame. The evening will consist of Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres, an Induction Ceremony, Dinner, and Networking. If you are interested in sponsoring or attending the event, please email [email protected] or visit the event page at https://bit.ly/CBHF23.

Join us at Chicago's premier business awards event as we celebrate and honor these three exceptional laureates' induction into Junior Achievement's Chicago Business Hall of Fame.
Proceeds from the event will help impact over 350,000 Chicagoland area students through JA's relevant hands-on programs during the 2023-2024 school year. To learn more about how you can prepare our young people for their future success, visit the event page at https://bit.ly/CBHF23 or email [email protected].

There's still time to get any last-minute bids in for the Silent Auction benefiting JA of Chicago's 42nd Annual Golf Outing! The online auction will close tomorrow at 3 PM, so be sure to check out the array of great items now! To bid, please visit: bit.ly/JA23GolfAuction

JA of Chicago's Silent Auction for our 2023 Golf Outing is now live! Check out over 75 items from technology, vacation stays, sports tickets, & more! The auction will close on July 12th at 3 pm, so be sure to visit the auction site, view items, and begin bidding: https://bit.ly/JA23GolfAuction

This year, we were the proud recipient of a grant from the Taco Bell Foundation to support our high school programming efforts in the Chicagoland-area. The grant has reached 183 classes of over 4,200 students so far this year. Thank you so much, Taco Bell Foundation!

We are the proud recipient of a grant from The Allstate Foundation to fuel our JA Personal Finance 2.0 program. The program has reached nine classes of 281 students so far this year. Learn more at https://chicago.ja.org/programs/ja-personal-finance-2-0. Thank you so much, The Allstate Foundation!

JA Personal Finance 2.0 JA Personal Finance allows students to experience the interrelationship between today’s financial decisions and future financial freedom. To achieve financial health and wellness, they learn about money-management strategies, including earning, employment and income, budgeting, savings, credit and...

Junior Achievement of Chicago is excited to announce that our new JA Chicago Private Metaverse program has received its first funding from Enbridge through their Fueling Futures grant. Enbridge has been a fantastic partner of JA of Chicago since 2013, and we are happy to see our partnership continue through the funding of this essential program. The Fueling Futures grant provides opportunities for Enbridge and partner organizations to energize communities through initiatives that strengthen community safety, vibrancy, and sustainability. The JA Chicago Private Metaverse program will do just that!

This generous gift from Enbridge’s Fueling Futures grant means so much to us at JA of Chicago! The JA Chicago Private Metaverse leverages gaming technology to deliver positive learning opportunities on work readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship for Chicagoland students kindergarten through fifth grade. The Private Metaverse is a key part of the digital ecosystem that JA of Chicago is building to deliver inspiration and knowledge to students in engaging and innovative ways. Additionally, through this new program, JA of Chicago will be able to reach and support the children who are in most need within our communities. Thank you, Enbridge for investing in Chicagoland’s students!

We are so excited to invite you to JA of Chicago’s 2023 Division Board Topgolf Events! Please join us for a night of Topgolf play, raffles, and buffet dinner!

Western & Will Division Boards: May 17 from 5 - 9 PM
To register, please visit: http://bit.ly/western_will_golf23

DuPage & Northern Division Boards: June 1 from 5:30 - 9 PM
To register, please visit: http://bit.ly/dupage_northern_golf23