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Opinion: Support financial literacy education
By: George S. Logan April 11, 2022 Then-state Sen. George Logan speaks in Derby in 2020. Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut Media Since my initial involvement with Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County as an Aquarion Water Co. sponsored after-school...
JAGFC Feature in Fairfield County Business Journal
https://westfaironline.com/145131/junior-achievement-connects-companies-with-future-workforce-via-a-virtual-platform/ Junior Achievement connects companies with future workforce via a virtual platform By Phil Hall February 12, 2022 Junior Achievement of Greater...
JA Worldwide Nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize; Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County Celebrates this Prestigious Honor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2022 JA of Greater Fairfield County JA Worldwide Nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize; Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County Celebrates this Prestigious Honor We are proud to announce that JA Worldwide has been nominated...
Answering the call for Workforce Development: Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County Launches Career Exploration Experience
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFORMATION: Michael J. London & Associates, 203-261-1549 ANSWERING THE CALL FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF GREATER FAIRFIELD COUNTY LAUNCHES CAREER EXPLORATION EXPERIENCE BRIDGEPORT, Jan. 27, 2022 – Junior...
JAGFC in the News: Opinion: Help young people understand the work world
Opinion: Help young people understand the work world Bernadine Venditto Jan. 20, 2022 A help wanted sign is posted on a restaurant.Associated Press More than 4.5 million people voluntarily quit their jobs in November, the U.S. Department of Labor reported this week....
Nearly $200,000 in Grants Awarded Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFORMATION: Michael J. London & Associates, 203-261-1549 Nearly $200,000 in Grants Awarded Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County BRIDGEPORT, CT., Jan. 21, 2022 – Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County today announced...
JAGFC in the News: Federal grant could help Junior Achievement build future Bridgeport leaders
By: Amanda Cuda To see Amanda Cuda’s article on the Connecticut Post, click here. Bernadine Venditto, president of Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County. Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County / Contributed photo On the internet Dec. 11, 2021...
10 Million Reasons for Work and Career Readiness Education
The following thought leadership piece was written by Jack Kosakowski, President & CEO of Junior Achievement USA. 10 Million Reasons for Work and Career Readiness Education Recently, and for the first time, the number of job openings in the United States exceeded...
JAGFC in the News: Bridgeport event introduces CT students to manufacturing careers
By: Cayla Bamberger On the Internet on Oct. 21 and in print on Oct. 22 2021 Bernadine Venditto, president of Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County, said the organization's event next Thursday will be a "terrific opportunity" to learn about manufacturing...
Why Work Needs Meaning
The following thought leadership piece was written by Jack Kosakowski, President & CEO of Junior Achievement USA. Why Work Needs Meaning Much has been made in recent months about “The Great Resignation,” the tendency of young workers, primarily Millennials and...