Junior Achievement of San Diego County

We are excited to welcome three new board members to the JA team: Steve Carmichael with Encore Capital Group, Steve Chambers with The UPS Store, and Ashanti Hands, Ed.D. with San Diego Mesa College. These incredible leaders bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise from the financial, business, and educational fields. We are thrilled to have their leadership and guidance in empowering young people to achieve economic success. Learn more about our new board members at https://lnkd.in/gf2JKKV9

Mission Fed Credit Union employees came to speak with our Chula Vista Learning Community Charter JA Fellows to participate in a career panel. Students gained insights into what it is like to work at a credit union and the different career pathways within the banking industry. Thank you, Rachel Rendon and Michelle Kuebitz, for taking the time to share your career journeys and insights with our students. #InspiringYouthwithJA #careerexploration #careerpanel

Today, we welcomed students from Harborside Elementary and Emory Academy to kick off the school year at the McGrath Family JA BizTown. Students explored career pathways in their local economy and learned how to run a business with the support of Banc of California volunteers. JA BizTown builds the foundational knowledge in work readiness and money management that prepares young people to succeed in the modern economy. The JA team is looking forward to the year ahead and continuing our mission of empowering the next generation to achieve economic success!

This week, Chula Vista Learning Community Charter JA Fellows visited the San Diego Gas & Electric to learn about the utility industry and different career pathways in the field. The day included a #careerpanel composed of employees representing the various company departments, a tour of the facility, and interactive activities that educate students on energy and utilities. Experiences like these play a key role in exposing students to new #careerpathways and industries while helping them become familiar with professional environments. Thank you, SDGE, for providing this career connected learning experience to our JA Fellows! #InspiringYouthwithJA #careerexploration

JA San Diego is honored to be a Nonprofit Finalist in the 2024 San Diego Business Journal Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards. JA San Diego President & CEO, Sidd Vivek, is also an SDBJ Nonprofit Executive Award Finalist. We are thrilled to see Sidd's leadership in youth workforce development and nonprofit space being recognized. JA San Diego is proud to support the economic empowerment of local youth through experiential learning experiences. Congratulations to all the amazing individuals and organizations who are committed to uplifting the San Diego community. View the complete list of finalists at https://lnkd.in/g5998gzc

We are thrilled to welcome Rachel H. and Arian Nahangi to the JA YES Board! The JA YES Board is composed of young professionals who are ambassadors of JA San Diego's mission and support local youth through volunteerism and fundraising. Welcome to the JA team, Rachel and Andy!

A big congratulations to our Vice President of Impact, Hanna Jensen, for being named as an AFP San Diego Chapter National Philanthropy Day Nominee. Hanna is a transformative leader and community builder who is committed to empowering local youth to achieve future success. Thank you, Hanna, for your leadership and dedication to building a thriving San Diego region. View the full list of nominees at https://lnkd.in/gxQjtY7k

JA San Diego is committed to ensuring young people have the knowledge and skills to manage their #personalfinances and achieve their future #financialgoals. CA Assembly Bill 2927 was recently signed by Gov. Newsom?requiring high schools to offer a #financialliteracy course by the 2027-2028 school year and make financial literacy a graduation requirement by 2030-2031.?This legislation highlights the critical need to prepare youth for their financial futures by safeguarding widespread access to financial literacy #education. As financial literacy education becomes accessible to California youth, #experientiallearning will equip students with the experience and confidence to apply what they learn in the classroom to relevant real-world applications.?Through programming such as Mission Fed JA Finance Park, JA San Diego intends to work closely with educators and school districts to provide financial literacy programming and immersive learning experiences to students. Learn more on how JA is providing experiential financial literacy learning at https://lnkd.in/gFCMfTxH

The newest cohort of JA Fellows launched at Chula Vista Learning Community Charter. Students had their first career panel with the JA San Diego team and learned how career pathways are often non-linear. This is the first of many career exploration experiences for our JA Fellows. They'll be hearing from a range of professionals and local industries over the next few months through career panels and job shadows. Thank you to our team members, Yaxsarie Velazquez, Pana Hap, Catherine Van Weele, and Duchicela Galvez, for sharing your career journeys and insights with our JA Fellows! To learn how you can get involved with a JA career exploration experience, visit jasandiego.org/volunteer

In partnership with Illumina, JA Fellows along with San Diego Squared students participated in a paid work-based learning experience to explore the STEM field and career pathways in the life sciences. Students had the opportunity to connect with professionals in the STEM field and explore what it is like to work in a lab. Hear from our students as they share their experiences and newfound insights: https://lnkd.in/gNRrbTgq