Exciting News! Junior Achievement and Staples have teamed up. Together, we’re empowering young people with essential work and career readiness skills. The national partnership will also include collaboration for teenagers and young adults graduating out of the JA program and preparing to take their first career steps. #Staples #JuniorAchievement #CareerReadiness
Junior Achievement of Chicago
Non-profit Organization Management
Chicago, IL 3,375 followers
Empowering young people to own their economic success.
About us
Junior Achievement of Chicago partners with Chicago-area companies to create the workforce of the future. JA realizes its vision and purpose - to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy - through sequential and integrated kindergarten through grade 12 programs focusing on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. In partnership with business and educators, JA brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential. The business, economics and life-skill focused programs help students understand the relationship between what they learn in school and their successful participation in our economy.
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http://www.jachicago.org/
External link for Junior Achievement of Chicago
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1940
- Specialties
- Entrepreneurship, Work Readiness, and Financial Literacy
Locations
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Primary
651 W. Washington Blvd., Suite #404
Chicago, IL 60661, US
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8383 W. Belmont Avenue #303
River Grove, IL 60171, US
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150 W Warrenville Rd
Naperville, Illinois 60563, US
Employees at Junior Achievement of Chicago
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Maria V. Ramos
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Gina Dewald
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Jennifer Anderson
A dynamic and skillful leader with success in relationship building, volunteer management, training, and experiential learning.
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George Caraballo
VP - Regional Manager, Retail Banking Sales and Service. Junior Achievement of Chicago, Board Member - Western Region
Updates
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Time is ticking! With just 1 day left in our 43rd Annual Golf Outing’s Silent Auction, now is your time to secure your items! Whether you’re bidding on tickets to see your favorite sports team, or a beauty basket filled with high-end products, your support directly impacts JA Students! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to bid for a brighter future. The auction closes on July 17 at 3 pm! Visit, https://lnkd.in/gBcnknjf to view over 80 available items and bid now!
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Swing into Action! Our 43rd Annual Golf Outing’s Silent Auction is officially LIVE! Bid on over 80 fantastic items, ranging from technology items to unforgettable travel experiences. Anyone can participate so start bidding now to secure your items and support Junior Achievement’s mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy! The auction closes on July 17 at 3 pm. Visit, https://lnkd.in/gBcnknjf to view items and place your bids!
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JA of Chicago’s 43rd Annual Golf Outing’s Silent Auction is going LIVE on July 11! With over 80 incredible items up for grabs, from luxury golf gear to exclusive experiences, there’s something for everyone. Mark your calendars for July 11 so you don’t miss your chance to bid and support Junior Achievement of Chicago in empowering students to own their economic futures!
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Thank you to all of our valued partners who have been instrumental in helping us empower the next generation of business leaders during the 2023-2024 school year! As we approach the end of the school year on June 30, we aim to reach 350,000 students in the Chicagoland area with essential programs in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness. With your support of JA of Chicago’s End of School Year Fundraiser, $30,000 will bring JA programs to 1,500 students, allowing us to reach 350,000 Chicagoland youth! Your continued partnership and contributions play a crucial role in providing these students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a global economy. Together, we can make a lasting impact on Chicago's youth and pave the way for a brighter future. Thank you for your ongoing support and dedication to our mission! To get involved, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gj2ZhwtC
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🌟 Big thanks to our incredible partners at Nuveen, a TIAA company, for spearheading an enlightening career panel in collaboration with Junior Achievement at Percy L Julian High School! 🎓💼 Students had the invaluable opportunity to gain insights from Nuveen professionals on job searching, investing, work/life balance, and more. We're grateful for the dedication to empowering young minds!
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So proud of our S+R team members who spent the day supporting Junior Achievement of Chicago at our favorite Chicago elementary, St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy! ❤️ 🙌 #volunteering #empoweringthenextgeneration #JAChicago #ShapiroRaj #StStans
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🎉 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉 At Junior Achievement of Chicago, we are immensely grateful for the dedication, passion, and hard work of our educators who inspire and empower our future leaders every day. This week, we extend a heartfelt thank you to all the teachers who make a difference in the lives of our students. We also want to express our deepest gratitude to our 715 education partners who have collaborated with us to bring real-world learning experiences into classrooms across the Chicagoland area. Together, we're shaping a brighter future for our youth and communities. #TeacherAppreciationWeek #JAofChicago
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Join us at JA’s Premier Wine Tasting on May 2, 2024, from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at River Point in downtown Chicago. The evening will feature exquisite wines from Napa, Central Coast, Italy, and France, passed hors d’ouevres, networking, live music, and a spectacular view of the city! A huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsors, Becker’s Healthcare, BMO, Hines, ITW, and Newmark for their incredible support. If you are interested in attending the event individually, supporting at a sponsorship level, or donating items for the raffle, please contact Marisa Goldstein at mgoldstein@jachicago.org or register on the event page at https://bit.ly/JAwine24. We hope to see you there!
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