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Wells Fargo Inspires Students in Central Illinois
By Sally Eastman
Corporate Responsibility
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Wells Fargo Inspires Students in Central Illinois (COPY_1691592700107)
By Sally Eastman
Corporate Responsibility
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JA National Student Leadership Summit 2023
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Entrepreneurship
In June 2023, the Nation's Capital hosted a remarkable event as 15 exceptional student companies from Junior Achievement gathered to compete in the 2023 Junior Achievement National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS). These ambitious students devise and market products or services that address unmet consumer needs, while also seeking investors for their...
Pre-Registration is Open for CareerSpark
By Sally Eastman
Work Readiness
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Financial Literacy is the "Other Literacy"
By JA USA
Financial Literacy
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Central Illinois High School Students Become Titans of Business
By Heather Sexton & Destinee Wilson
Entrepreneurship
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New Research Shows Teens are Re-Thinking the Future of Work
Blog from JA USA
By Kelsey Matzinger
Work Readiness
In today's world, teens are increasingly exploring alternatives to the traditional higher education route. Thats why Junior Achievement and Citizens conducted a study to gain insight into where teens' thoughts are when it comes to the cost of higher...
Meet the Laureates: Randall Schrock
By Sally Eastman
Corporate Responsibility
Randall Schrock was born in Peoria, Illinois and is lifelong resident of Morton, Illinois. His education began at Morton grade schools before moving on to Morton High School graduating in the year...
Meet the Laureates: Sid Ruckriegel
By Sally Eastman
Corporate Responsibility
Sid Ruckriegel was born and raised in Jasper, Indiana. The son of Robert and Lovella Ruckriegel, Sid has one brother, Al. His dad, a meat cutter, and his mother, a bookkeeper, in 1964 started a 24 coffee shop. This endeavor would eventually grow to be recognized...
Meet the Laureates: Jeff Bogdan
By Sally Eastman
Corporate Responsibility
Jeff Bogdan is a first-generation American citizen whose parents immigrated from Poland in the late 1950s. While he was born in Harvey, Illinois, Jeff spent his upbringing in Gary, Indiana where he attended Calumet High School. Aside from his studies, he played football and baseball, and was a 4-year letterman - serving as team captain and awarded most valuable...
