Junior Achievement of San Diego County

JA Fellows had their last site visit at real estate investment company Longfellow Real Estate Partners as part of their career exploration series with the University of San Diego READI program. Thank you, Peter Fritz, Liz Howeth, Taylor Klein, MSRE, Jessica Haberer, Brandon Maddox, Catalina Miller-Booth, and Scott Potter, for taking the time to speak with our students about your career journeys and introducing them to new possibilities.

Our Chula Vista Learning Community Charter JA Fellows visited Mission Fed JA Finance Park today for our #budgeting simulation. Students explored key financial literacy topics building the foundation for future financial success. And, thank you to the JA Fellows mentors who led students through discussions and activities on #personalfinance. Hillary Schuler-Jones, Matt Sweetman, and Janet Tisnado, we appreciate your support in helping our JA Fellows learn how they can manage their personal finances. #financialliteracy #financialeducation #InspiringYouthwithJA

Meaningful mentorships have a lifelong impact and support young people in achieving future success. JA San Diego appreciates our incredible mentors for providing guidance and access to industry and #socialcapital to our JA Fellows students. Our Chula Vista Learning Community Charter Fellows recently had their second #mentorship session which focused on discussions around goal setting and developing new skill sets. These conversations help students understand new perspectives and receive personalized guidance as they embark on their early career journeys. #InspiringYouthwithJA #mentorship #professionaldevelopment

Through collaborative efforts, young people are introduced to career pathways in leading San Diego industries. Students in JA Fellows had a job shadow at Affirmed Housing to learn about the affordable housing and real estate industry. Thank you to Jimmy Silverwood, Mellody Lock, Jeff Edgren, Bryna Geary, Ruren Clemente, Brady Cahill, Breanna Cathers, and Tyler Rich for taking the time to speak with our students. And thank you to the USD Readi Program for coordinating this real estate career exploration series. #InspiringYouthwithJA #careerexploration #jobshadow

We are hiring! Join our team in empowering local youth to achieve future success. We are looking for the following job roles: ?? Director of Development ?? Chief Financial Officer ?? Career Specialist ?? Senior Capstone Associate Learn more about our job openings and how to apply at jasandiego.org/careers. Please share this if you know someone who may be interested! #wearehiring #jobopenings

JA Fellows had the opportunity to explore career pathways in the architecture and interior design fields at Gensler. Students learned about the businesses, people, and different job roles needed to design, construct, and decorate a building. Thank you to Tom Heffernan, Ralph Linder, David Pierre, Jaclyn Cirillo, NCIDQ, Elizabeth Lopez Franco, and everyone else who made this experience possible for our students.

Join us in inspiring the next generation! We are looking for mentors to provide career guidance and serve as a connection to industry to students in our JA Fellows program with Hoover High School Avenues for Success. As a mentor, your insights on personal finance and career pathways help students gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive. Sign up to be a mentor today: https://lnkd.in/gKPESVwF

Early exposure to the STEM field provides students with the opportunity to learn about the range of career pathways in the field and how they can prepare to become successful in specific careers. We appreciate AnaptysBio for participating in a career panel with our JA Fellows at Chula Vista Learning Community Charter to share insights on what it is like to work in the biotech field and on their own career journeys. Thank you, Daniel Faga, Amanda Habel, and Cynthia Alexander, PhD, for taking the time to speak with our students and Life Science Cares San Diego and Alicia Quinn Kitagawa for helping to organize this career panel.

Work-based learning experiences are essential for connecting local youth to sustainable high-wage, in-demand career pathways. These opportunities help young people build critical #socialcapital and professional networks that drive long-term socioeconomic #success. Engaging youth in early #careerexploration and paid work experiences through cross-sector collaborations and public-private partnerships helps foster a robust and diverse regional talent pipeline, contributing to San Diego’s long-term #economicgrowth. Read our recent op-ed written in collaboration with the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation and MiraCosta College on the significance of paid youth workforce development opportunities:?https://lnkd.in/gbrvRCad

Congratulations?to the 2024 JA Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, Willie Armas! Bringing over 50 years of experience from the financial sector, Willie has made a tremendous impact on youth participating in JA's experiential programs. Most recently, Willie has served as a professional mentor to high school students in the South Bay providing guidance and insights to support them in reaching their fullest potential. Thank you, Willie, for your commitment to community and for supporting JA San Diego in empowering the next generation.