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Spring 2020 Sponsor Thank You
Many thanks to our partners who promote financial literacy by supporting JA’s digital resources. JAGFC is pivoting to provide creative and unique delivery systems to reach our students, with free online resources available for educators, caregivers, and students....
JAGFC President Featured in Westfair Communications Online
JAGFC President Bernadine Venditto was recently interviewed for the Fairfield County Business Journal and Westfair Business Publications. She reflected on how JAGFC has adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic by pivoting to deliver programs in the digital space, with...
JA Teen Entrepreneurship Virtual Event Recording
This past Wednesday, May 27th, Junior Achievement joined forces with entrepreneurs Brian Hamilton and Mark Cuban to present Why Entrepreneurship Now? A Virtual Event for America's Teens. Moderated by Fox News Anchor Harris Faulkner, aspiring teenage entrepreneurs from...
Survey: The “New Normal” Hasn’t Dampened Teens’ Interest in Becoming Entrepreneurs
(Bridgeport, Connecticut) – A new survey for Junior Achievement (JA) by research firm ENGINE Insights shows that teens remain open to becoming an entrepreneur and starting a business despite the impact of COVID-19 on U.S. small businesses. Two-thirds (66%) of teens...
CNBC and Junior Achievement Virtual Town Hall Recording
Watch JA and CNBC’s Virtual Town Hall, hosted by CNBC Senior Personal Finance Correspondent Sharon Epperson. This one-hour discussion featured questions from teens across the country about the economic impacts of COVID-19, featuring panelists Sheila Blair (former FDIC...
JAGFC President Featured on For the People
JAGFC President Bernadine Venditto was recently featured on an episode of the For the People podcast, where she spoke about how JA is serving our local community during this time. You can listen to the interview via Apple Podcasts or Audio Boom.
Two-thirds of America’s Teens are Concerned About the Financial Impact of COVID-19
(Bridgeport, Connecticut) – The financial impact and pressure brought by COVID-19 are weighing heavily on American teenagers, with more than two-thirds of teens (69%) saying they are either somewhat or very concerned about the impact of the pandemic on their families...
Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County Releases Free Resource to Help Teens Understand Financial Impact of COVID-19
(Bridgeport, Connecticut) – Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County is releasing a free resource for teens titled Making Sense: Understanding the Financial Impact of COVID-19. The guide is designed to answer teens’ questions about the economic implications of...
Financially Savvy Virtual Seminar
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated-Theta Tau Omega Chapter is hosting a Virtual Financial Seminar on Saturday, April 25th. Participate in Junior Achievement's Financial Trivia Game at 1:30PM. You can register via Event Brite by visiting AKABridgeport.org. To...
JAGFC Receives Grant from The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation
(Bridgeport, CT) – Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County received a $50,000 grant from The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, Inc. in December 2019 to support the implementation of its financial literacy, career preparedness and entrepreneurial programs for...