As Mia stood in front of a crowd of more than 250 people at her school, she lifted her head in a moment that redefined her story. Mia’s team and other student groups at J.C.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (May 20, 2026) – Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City (JAKC) announced today the six distinguished leaders selected as the 2026 laureates of the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame. Since 2001,
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (May 13, 2026) – Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City (JAKC) announced a renewed partnership with CommunityAmerica Credit Union, securing a $1 million investment that extends CommunityAmerica’s role as the presenting sponsor and exclusive
A new grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation will help us unlock greater economic mobility for students in Kansas City. Last month, the Kauffman Foundation announced its latest cohort of Project and Research grantees,
3DE by Junior Achievement is an innovative high school model designed to be more relevant and experiential to better prepare today’s students for the demands of tomorrow’s economy. This guide breaks down five key things
“What’s next?” That’s the question on everyone’s mind. Technologies we’ve never seen before are changing the world in ways we’ve never imagined. Jobs people depend on today might not exist tomorrow. Are we ready? And
The “Future of Work” is Here For more than a decade, there have been discussions about the need to prepare young people for the “Future of Work,” taking into consideration the impact of automation, AI,
The JA Story 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 tomorrow. Automation
This spring marks a milestone in Kansas City education—the first cohort of 3DE by Junior Achievement students is set to graduate. Among them are Lamia and Tajohn, two seniors from Olathe East High School who
For Demario, volunteering with Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City is all about mentorship and having fun with the students. Last school year, he used his company’s paid volunteer time to give back by volunteering
When the business community steps into the classroom, the impact extends far beyond the school walls. nbkc bank’s partnership with Junior Achievement began with volunteering for multiple JA opportunities before being introduced to 3DE by
As students head back to the classroom this fall, new insights from Junior Achievement reveal a growing disconnect between the skills today’s teens need and what they’re actually learning in school. In a recent national
