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Why Work Needs Meaning
Blog from JA USA

By Jack E Kosakowski

Monday, 30 Aug 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Much has been made in recent months about The Great Resignation, the tendency of young workers, primarily Millennials and Generation Z, to quit their jobs to pursue higher-paying, higher growth...

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The Payoff Behind Time Management
Blog from JA USA

By Hannah Henry

Wednesday, 25 Aug 2021

Work Readiness

From the start of life, we learn how to prioritize daily events. From waking up to dinner time to bedtime, we become accustomed to routines. Time management, or what some may say personal management, follows the same guidelines, only we adjust our day to fit the non-routine elements better. While this soft skill benefits children of all ages in their learning, it has the long-term impact of...

Back to School Survey (COPY_1683164252300)

By Ashley Charest

Thursday, 05 Aug 2021

Community Involvement

A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research firm ENGINE Insights shows that nearly 2-in-5 (39%) feel that they are behind educationally because of the...

Back to School Survey
Blog from kansas.ja.org

By Ashley Charest

Thursday, 05 Aug 2021

Community Involvement

A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research firm ENGINE Insights shows that nearly 2-in-5 (39%) feel that they are behind educationally because of the...

Qualities and Skills that Transfer to Entrepreneurial Success
Blog from JA USA

By Hannah Henry

Thursday, 22 Jul 2021

Entrepreneurship

Every parent wants their child to succeed. To find their "niche" where their personality and skills will pay off in the long run. Fortunately, there is a professional space that is full of possibility and innovation for...