Junior Achievement of Arizona

We wish all students luck as they enter the 24-25 school year! What’s the “one thing” you wish you learned in school but didn’t?

The JA Open House is fast-approaching! Will we see you September 19th? The event is FREE to attend and sure to delight with food, drinks, games, raffle prizes and networking with the JA community! Come see what we're all about. https://www.jaaz.org/event/ja-open-house/

Students in JA BizTown get a taste of the real world, and that means getting the experience of working for real companies! We appreciate partners like Amazon.com who help provide this meaningful experience for thousands of Arizona students each year.

A big shout out to Life at PwC who recently hosted a JA Bowl-a-Thon! Their W***y Wonka costumes were a hit! We love to see companies having fun while supporting JA. Interested in a bowl-a-thon with your team? Let us know!

Congrats to our partners at AT&T on a successful event distributing laptops to families in need! We are glad to support other companies who are making a positive difference in our community!
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Does your teen have a summer job? Check out our blog post to see why the skills that JA instills in young people can set them up for success even before adulthood.
https://www.jaaz.org/summer-jobs-career-readiness/

One of our JA Young Ambassadors recently did this beautiful drawing to thank donors and sponsors who support JA BizTown and the students we serve. This shows how impacted our students are by this program and we couldn't do it without the support from our community!

This week we welcomed Johnnel to the JA team as our new Administrative Assistant! We are so thrilled to have her and know she will do incredible things for the organization!

The data shows our alumni have been greatly impacted by their participating in JA programs. Are you one of them? We would love to hear your story! Please share it with us here: https://www.jaaz.org/alumni-stories-survey/

This week, members of the JA leadership team traveled to Kansas City for the JA National Leadership Conference! They had fun growing both personally and professionally, and we are proud they are leading the way for our organization.

We recently chose Chrisie Ballard, JA board member and volunteer, from among more than 100,000 U.S. volunteers as one of 11 recipients of our most prestigious national award for volunteerism, the Gold Leadership Award! We are so thankful to have her as part of the JA family. Congrats, Chrisie!
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Is your middle or high school student looking for ways to explore future careers while curbing summer boredom? JA Inspire is the premier virtual career exploration tool in AZ and is FREE to use! Students can access career resources, videos, webinars, and real career opportunities. Learn more at https://jainspirejaarizona.vfairs.com/.

Donating to JA has never been easier! With our monthly giving option, you can support a low-income student in your community for less than the cost of your daily coffee. Become a sustaining donor and inspire the dreams of young people! https://www.jaaz.org/sustainingdonors/

The JA Open House is 9/19 - come for the fun and stay for the connections! Always wanted to check out JA BizTown in person? Now's your chance! You won't want to miss this FREE evening of food, fun, and games with the JA community! Register now at https://ow.ly/5Pic50SCNJj.

Did you know you can support JA when you do your grocery shopping? Signing up for Fry's Community Rewards is free, easy, and supports students in your community! Learn more at https://ow.ly/CchU50SBZAX.

Recently, the JA Money in Motion program was featured on ABC15 News! Check out our newest program and how we are reaching students who might not otherwise receive JA education!

Traveling program hits the road to teach kids about money While they are able to serve over 100,000 kids a year through the free program, leaders say they recently noticed not all schools have the transportation to get to them.

Don't have a home computer? Our partners at AT&T are hosting a free computer giveaway! The event will be at the DoubleTree Hilton in north Phoenix on 7/19. Register today!
https://ow.ly/Cvqj50SzOtq
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We’re excited to announce that JA has received a $20,000 grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation! The grant will help JA give students the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. Read all about it on the blog! https://ow.ly/AHTu50SzO1y

Today we were excited to host the Girl Scouts from Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc. as they toured JA BizTown and heard from a panel of our amazing marketing team! We hope we inspired the girls to pursue their dreams!

Help us get a GreatNonprofits 2024 Top-Rated Award, write a review of your experience with us! https://ow.ly/UTCe50ShChy

We know how hard it can be to find a job where you feel valued, appreciated, and like you're truly making a difference. Let us make it easy for you! A job at JA is all that and more. Unparalleled culture combined with a stellar teams makes us one of the best places to work in AZ! Apply now for a full or part-time position. jaaz.org/jobs

The JA Open House is the best way to kick off the fall events season and learn more about JA! Have you been to JA BizTown? Now's your chance to tour it with one of our JA Young Ambassadors while you enjoy food, beverages, and hundreds of our friends! Register now for FREE at https://ow.ly/OmVU50Sv7qc.

🎆 Happy 4th of July from Junior Achievement! 🎆

Did you know you can host your next event at and support a great cause? If you need an inspiring space for your next event, consider hosting it in JA BizTown! For more info, send us a message!

JA Money in Motion is a mobile program providing students in rural and tribal communities with critical financial skills and education. Learn more about how we are reaching more students than ever with this exciting JA program! https://www.jaaz.org/ja-money-in-motion/

Do you believe better begins NOW? At JA, we do! Check out our blog to learn why we believe we can make a difference in the lives of young people, but not without your help.
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Have you heard about the JA Summit Society? Join an esteemed group of professionals who are dedicated to JA's missions and students. Learn more about how you can make a difference!
https://www.jaaz.org/summit-society/

It's hot outside, but we have some resources that are very COOL! Check out our free online learning resources for all ages and help your students this summer! jaaz.org/resources

We want to congratulate our very own president, Katherine Kemmeries Cecala, on being named one of the 2024 Titan 100! These executives are the most accomplished business leaders in Phoenix, and we're so fortunate to have one of these incredible people leading JA!