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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...
Opinion: Financial literacy improvements needed in CT
Opinion: Financial literacy improvements needed in CT Bernadine Venditto Aug. 6, 2021 Pictured: Participants in our High School Heroes program at Ansonia High School teach JA lessons to students at Mead Elementary School. With many school systems across the state set...
JA of Greater Fairfield County Receives $10,000 Grant from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
(Bridgeport, CT) – Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County recently received a $10,000 grant from the Fairfield County Community Foundation. Funds will assist JAGFC in bringing a brand- new financial literacy and economic empowerment program to Fairfield County...
JA of Greater Fairfield County Receives $10,000 Grant from United Way of Western Connecticut
(Bridgeport, CT) – Earlier last month, Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County was chosen to receive a $10,000 grant award from United Way of Western Connecticut. This funding is a part of United Way’s COVID-19 Resiliency Grant Program and is effective July 1,...
JA of Greater Fairfield County Receives $100,000 Grant from the Valley Community Foundation and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County receives three-year Responsive Grant from the Valley Community Foundation and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven (Bridgeport, CT) – Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County has been chosen as one of...
JA and Barron’s Celebrate Educational Inclusion Recording
On June 8, Junior Achievement and Barron’s teamed up to celebrate Educational Inclusion! During this virtual event, Mark Cuban, Al Roker, Suze Orman, and others recognized six outstanding organizations closing educational divides and promoting financial capability....
Workforce Development Panel Recording
On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, the Bridgeport Regional Business Council, in collaboration with Fairfield County's Community Foundation hosted a discussion on K-12 Education in Connecticut in regards to career exploration and readiness for our youth. The keynote speaker...