Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington

There’s a growing disconnect between how we educate our youth and what’s needed for success as adults. While education has evolved, the increasing complexity of today’s economy demands more. At Junior Achievement, we believe in building a solid foundation and adding the essential skills needed to help students thrive. To learn how we’re bridging the gap, read more in our latest white paper: https://bit.ly/4iiFRBe #EducationReform #YouthEmpowerment #JA

This St. Patrick’s Day, the true pot of gold is financial knowledge! ???? Whether it’s budgeting, saving, or investing, learning how to manage your money can lead to lifelong prosperity. Let’s grow our wealth, one smart decision at a time! #FinancialSuccess #PotOfGold #StPatricksDay

Empower the next generation of leaders with JA! Our adaptable learning experiences and dedicated volunteer training ensure a rewarding experience for all. Join us today and make an impact! #Volunteer #JACommunity #EmpowerYouth

Happy #EmployeeAppreciationDay to our incredible team! ?? Your commitment and hard work are what make our success possible. Today, we celebrate YOU and everything you do. Thank you for being the heart of our organization! ?? #TeamAppreciation #Gratitude

Save the date for the annual JA Bowl-A-Thon, on Saturday, April 26 at KingPins Portland! ?? This is a great opportunity to build community within your company while doing good! Junior Achievement is a nonprofit youth organization whose core purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Junior Achievement moves this mission forward through hands-on programs that promote work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Registration and sponsorships are available now and we hope you will consider joining in on the fun. Please reach out to Kate Greenstreet at [email protected] for more information. #makeadifference?#youthempowerment?#workreadiness?#entrepreneurship

Happy Women’s History Month! ?? This March, we celebrate the incredible women—past and present—who’ve paved the way for success. From entrepreneurs to educators, these trailblazers inspire, uplift, and break barriers every day. Let’s honor their achievements together! #WomensHistoryMonth

Thurgood Marshall was an American lawyer and as counsel for the NAACP, won the history making case, Brown vs Board of Education, which ended racial segregation in public schools. In 1967, he was appointed to the Supreme Court, the first African American to hold that role, where he served for 24 years. “Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on.” - Thurgood Marshall 1908-1993 #justice?#blackhistory?#blackhistorymonth?#equality?#leaders #equality?#historymakers

When people say “mentoring,” we often think of one-to-one mentoring between a mentor and a mentee. But did you know group mentoring, like how a sports team operates, can be just as impactful while promoting teamwork, communication, and a sense of community? Learn about the Power of Group Mentoring and how Junior Achievement learning experiences support it! Read More: https://bit.ly/4kjVw4x

Hazel Scott was a talented and celebrated jazz pianist and singer, an actor, and the first African American woman to have her own television show. During her career, she took a stand against racial prejudice at every turn; she refused to play for segregated audiences even in the Jim Crow South, demanded to be paid the same as her white counterparts in films, refused to film a scene where other Black female dancers were dressed in dirty clothes, and declined the offer to play subservient characters in movies. During the Red Scare of 1950, when many people were accused of being communist sympathizers, including Ms. Scott, she testified voluntarily against the accusations. She was blacklisted anyway so she moved to Paris though her career was never the same. Hazel Scott passed away in 1981, a true icon and trailblazer. ?? #hazelscott?#blackhistory?#icon?#trailblazer

Don't miss the latest episode of The Money JAR! ?? ?? ?? Available wherever you get your podcasts or at https://lnkd.in/gHfkeAqD. Lori Evans Taylor #screenwriter #murielsiebert #newepisodealert #financialliteracy #cropdusters #director #hollywood #followyourdreams