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Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Unveils 2025 Business Hall of Fame Laureates
By Mariah Maier
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement of Central Indiana is proud to announce the 37th Annual Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame, set to take place on October 2nd, 2025. We are delighted to reveal the 2025 Laureates to be...
JA Workforce with State Farm
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Work Readiness
Starting a career can be daunting, especially when faced with crucial decisions and additional challenges such as growing up in foster care, single parenting, or other significant life hurdles. In these situations, support becomes even more...
2025 Future Bound by Junior Achievement
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Entrepreneurship
From June 8–11, the brightest young minds in entrepreneurship gathered in Atlanta, Georgia, for the inaugural Future BoundTM by Junior Achievement. This dynamic event brought together high school students from across the United States to showcase their innovative projects, demonstrate business acumen, and compete for national recognition for their outstanding achievements. A true celebration of...
JA of Central Indiana and PS43 Foundation Partner to Inspire Big Dreamers
By Mariah Maier
Community Involvement
We're excited to officially launch Inspire Big Dreamers, a dynamic joint initiative aimed at empowering Central Indiana youth through education, mentorship, and real-world...
Top 5 Skills Every Young Entrepreneur Should Build Now
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Entrepreneurship
Whether you're dreaming of starting your own business or just want to think more like a boss, building the right skill set is key. From navigating challenges to managing money, the most successful entrepreneurs are constantly learning, adapting, and...
Building a Strong Financial Foundation: Equipping Teens for a Brighter Tomorrow
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Financial Literacy
In honor of Financial Literacy Month, we explore the challenges teens face in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world and emphasize the vital role financial education plays in shaping a more secure and promising...
🎉 Announcing Indy's Best & Brightest Finalists!
By Mariah Maier
Community Involvement
2025 Indy’s Best and Brightest Finalists Selected
Winners to be announced during the awards program on Wednesday, April 23rd,...
Junior Achievement Inducts Prominent Indianapolis Leaders into the Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame
By Mariah Maier
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement of Central Indiana (JACI) proudly inducted four distinguished Laureates into the Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame on Thursday, Nov. 7,...
Junior Achievement to induct prominent Indianapolis leaders into the Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame
By Samantha Burk and Mariah Maier
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement to induct prominent Indianapolis leaders into the Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame
Four outstanding members of the business community to be honored during the November gala.
INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Junior Achievement of Central Indiana (JACI) announced the four Laureates who will be inducted into the Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame this...
Teens Want Financial Literacy Education, But Many Schools Don’t Offer It
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Financial Literacy
While the demand for financial literacy education is high among teens, the availability of such courses is disappointingly low. Junior Achievement continues to bridge this gap by offering comprehensive programs that equip students with essential life...
