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BRIDGEPORT, CT, August 1, 2022 – Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County today announced it has been awarded multiple grants and corporate contributions that total over $200,000.  The nonprofit agency was awarded a $34,500 grant from the Pitney Bowes Foundation...

JA President Bernadine Venditto was recently interviewed at The Traveler's Championship as a part of our participation in the Birdies for Charity program. Birdies for Charity is a giving platform that utilizes the excitement around the Travelers Championship to help...

FinTron, a JA partner who provides digital financial technology, shared news that they have secured new funding, which will allow them to continue building their staff and providing financial literacy programs for local students. Read the full article here:...

JA of Greater Fairfield County President Bernadine Venditto was recently featured on Melissa in the Morning on WICC 600. Follow the link to hear the conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHl7XfwBigs 

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...