Jennifer's Friday Five | June 2026

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Mission Moment

Take a moment to explore the inspiring voices of JA supporters who make our mission possible!

A JA CareerIgnite volunteer with The City of Indianapolis shared,

"Thank you for inviting us to participate! ...talking with some students, they were undecided on their future. It is great to have an opportunity like this to open a world of possibilities to them. You could almost see the lightbulb go off in their minds as they found something that intrigued them. Having conversations with them and being able to support their thoughts made the time worthwhile."

Were you a JA student, volunteer, or educator with a story to share about your JA experience? We’d love to hear it.

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Another Year of Impact, Because of YOU

We rounded out the school year by bringing JA Speaker Spotlight to167 students at Brookview Elementary School!

THANK YOU to every volunteer who showed up to inspire young people this year.

We value you, we appreciate you, and we’re deeply grateful for another year of empowering tens of thousands of students because of you.

Stay tuned — more data from this school year is coming soon.

Did You Say "JA Programming for Educators"? Yes, Yes We Did.

Just because school’s out doesn’t mean the fun (or learning) has to end. Educators, join us for JA EduSpark — a unique, grown‑up field trip where you’ll tour George E. Booth Co., build industry and career understanding, and bring meaningful insights back to your schools. Lunch, Professional Growth Points, a Certificate of Completion, and Stipends will also be provided. Learn more and register here: LINK 

Celebrating Sally Mann

After nearly nine years of dedicated service, Sally Mann officially retired from her role as Senior Director of School and Community Partners on May 21, 2026. Since joining the team in August 2017, Sally has helped to impact hundreds of thousands of students through her passion for JACI’s mission.

Sally was known for celebrating every win and recognizing the people around her. Her enthusiasm, heart, and commitment shone in everything she did. We will miss her dearly and wish her the very best in retirement.

Looking Back, Launching Forward

When the school year comes to a close, we take time to look back—celebrating the wins, reflecting on the data, and learning from the work we’ve done together. These moments of reflection fuel our commitment to making next year even more impactful.

We’re heading into a summer of learning, planning, and strengthening our education solutions that help students lead lives filled with opportunity, purpose, and passion in a world that’s changing every day. Click here to follow along on our socials or to get involved!

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