Junior Achievement Overview
How many students did Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington serve last school year?
31,180 students.
What is the key to saving money effectively according to a CEO at JA BizTown?
"The longer you save, more you can make from it."
On what date was the new JAORSWWA Hillsboro location opened?
December 5, 2023.
This podcast was relaunched on April 3, 2024, and covers real world topics like financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness for young adults and educators.
What is The MoneyJAR Podcast?
What was FY24's new revenue goal?
$540,000
What key focus areas are covered by Junior Achievement's programs to inspire and prepare young people?
Work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.
In handling finances, what should you prioritize first according to a student's reflection from JA Finance Park?
"Handle all of your basics first."
How many counties are served by the new JAORSWWA location in the Northwest Regional Education Service District?
Four counties.
The MoneyJAR podcast features episodes with informative and essay style segments interspersed with interviews, incorporating youth and local professionals to discuss what themes?
What are financial literacy, careers, entrepreneurship, and common challenges faced by young people?
What percent of our budget comes from corporate funding?
What is 50%?
What is the primary role of JA volunteers in helping students understand the importance of education in their future success?
To inspire and empower students to own their economic success.
What was the program that made its in-person return in Fall of 2023 for middle and high school students?
JA Finance Park.
What is the goal of expanding JA programs in the NWRESD according to the JA 2.0 Overview?
To reach diverse student populations, including rural students, students who are ethnically diverse, and students from low-income families.
David Lucas, David Paull, and Dustin Fernandes were featured on an episode about comunity work, entrepreneurship, and goals are a part of what organization(s)?
What is the Maurice Lucas Foundation/TEDx Portland.
The partnership with Glen/Mar Construction, Inc. is a matching campign during during Financial Literacy Month. What is the name of our reoccuring donor program?
What is the Financial Literacy Circle?
How does Junior Achievement utilize technology in its programs to enhance the learning experience for students?
By using simulations, virtual learning, and the Internet.
How many household budget lines are simulated in the JA Finance Park program space?
20 household budget lines.
What is the focus area of reaching more students for Junior Achievement in Oregon & SW Washington?
Students who are from low-income families, students in rural areas, young people of color, and historically and currently marginalized youth.
The MoneyJAR podcast features over how many episodes?
What is 100+ episodes.
What is name of our newest event and what is its purpose?
A Night in Town aims to create mission awareness and attract new donors and partners for JA.
What standards do all JA programs align with for social studies, reading, writing, and mathematics?
Oregon Common Core State Standards.
What financial management skills are taught to middle and high school students in the JA Finance Park program?
Budgeting, money management, and living within one's means.
How many business and community donors and volunteers support Junior Achievement programs during the 2023-24 school year?
5,426 business and community donors and volunteers.
What two board memebers have been guest speakers on The MoneyJAR podcast?
Whos is Steve Gray and Jason Norris?
What percentage of our total budget comes from corporate, foundation, individual, events, and in-kind support for FY25?
What is 77%?