by Junior Achievement | Jun 3, 2020 | News
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....
by Junior Achievement | Jun 3, 2020 | News
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...
by Junior Achievement | May 28, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
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...
by Junior Achievement | May 26, 2020 | News
(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...
by Junior Achievement | May 14, 2020 | News
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...
by Junior Achievement | Apr 30, 2020 | News
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.