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From Learning to Earning: How Skills Build the Foundation for Economic Growth
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Work Readiness
For today’s students, the journey from learning to earning is more complex than ever before. A rapidly evolving economy shaped by technological innovation, shifting workforce demands, and new career pathways requires more than academic knowledge alone. It requires a strong foundation of skills that can translate into real-world success. We believe that building these skills early is essential not...
Celebrating the 2026 Indy’s Best and Brightest Winners!🏆⭐️🌃
By Mariah Maier
Community Involvement
10 individuals were selected as the 2026 Indy’s Best and Brightest winners, representing excellence across key industries that drive Central Indiana’s growth and...
Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders: Junior Achievement and Staples Expand Partnership
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
Preparing students for the future of work takes more than classroom instruction—it takes collaboration between educators, communities, and the business leaders shaping tomorrow’s workforce. That’s why Junior Achievement USA is proud to expand its partnership with Staples to help more students across the country gain access to career-connected learning...
JA’s Outcomes-Based Strategic Blueprint
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
At Junior Achievement, we believe every student deserves a future filled with choices and opportunities. That belief is the foundation of JA’s outcomes-based strategic blueprint; a clear, intentional approach to education that starts not with programs, but with the outcomes that matter most for students’ long-term...
Preparing Students for What’s Next: Key Insights from a Recent JA Alumni Survey
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
Our recent survey of Gen Z and Millennial JA alumni demonstrate and reflects the tangible ways JA is helping students prepare...
2026 Indys Best & Brightest Finalists Unveiled
By Mariah Maier
Community Involvement
Discover the list of inspiring individuals that have been named the 2026 Indy's Best & Brightest...
Education for What’s Next: Powering Economic Mobility
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
What’s next? It’s the question on everyone’s mind. Technologies we’ve never seen before are reshaping the world in ways we never imagined. Jobs people rely on today may not exist...
State of Indiana Awards $995,000 Grant to Junior Achievement of Central Indiana
By Mariah Maier
Corporate Responsibility
The newly awarded funding will enable JA Central Indiana to expand program reach and continue delivering high-quality educational experiences that prepare young people to thrive in an evolving...
The ROI of Investing in Youth: Why Economic Mobility is a Community Imperative
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
When we talk about “return on investment,” our minds often jump to balance sheets, bottom lines, and quarterly reports. But what if the greatest ROI isn’t financial in the short term but social, economic, and generational in the long...
JA x PS43 Foundation STEM Day Sparks Big Dreams for Central Indiana Students
By Mariah Maier
Work Readiness
More than 400 students spent the day diving into hands-on activities, meeting STEM professionals, and discovering how science, technology, engineering, and math connect to real-world...
