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
Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City (JAKC) is proud to announce the 2025 class of laureates for the 25th Annual JA Business Hall of Fame, marking a significant milestone in celebrating Kansas City’s most inspiring
Making an Impact Beyond the Workplace At Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City, we’re grateful for dedicated partners like Black & Veatch, whose commitment to empowering students helps shape the future of young learners. Whether
Throughout the school year, many students might be missing out on a critical class that could shape their futures: personal finance or financial literacy. According to research by Junior Achievement and research firm Big Village,
Lyrik and Robert, two 11th grade students at Northeast High School, exemplify the transformative power of 3DE by Junior Achievement. Over the past three years, they’ve experienced a profound shift in not only their approach
The JA Business Hall of Fame will honor visionaries and changemakers vital to the growth of Kansas City’s economic and entrepreneurial landscape. Kansas City, KS: 2024 marks the 24th year of the Junior Achievement of
Join Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City this April as we celebrate National Volunteer Month! Volunteers are the cornerstone of our mission to help students build a solid foundation of crucial life skills to prepare
2024 marks the 24th year of the JA Business Hall of Fame, honoring visionaries and changemakers vital to the growth of Kansas City’s economic and entrepreneurial landscape. This event sets the stage for inspiring our
Two years ago, Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City chose Google Fiber’s 2 Gig service and we’ve never looked back. In recognition of National Entrepreneurship Month, we’re highlighting how Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City uses reliable,
