Donald Driver supporting JA

http://www.csnwashington.com/football-washington-redskins/talk/alfred-morris-makes-it-super-bowl

This season, Alfred Morris made a name for himself by serving up the second most rushing yards in the NFL. Next Thursday, the Redskins’ running back will be serving up lemonade at the Super Bowl.
Morris will join six students from Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans in serving patrons lemonade from a pop up stand at the media center, giving the youngsters an opportunity to learn about operating a small business. Green Bay’s Donald Driver will also participate.

The program is sponsored by FedEx, which will make two $25,000 donations to Junior Achievement in the names of the 2012 FedEx Ground and Air players of the year. Morris is a nominee for ground player of the year.

Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization focused on teaching work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy for students in kindergarten-12th grade.

Vote for Aaron Rodgers and Support JA of Wisconsin

We need your help. Junior Achievement of Wisconsin will receive $25,000 if Aaron Rodgers wins the NFL Air & Ground Player of the Year Award!  You can show your support for Junior Achievement by casting a vote for Aaron Rodgers here.  Hurry, because you only have until 9 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 25 to cast your vote!
 
The prize, donated by FedEx, will help Junior Achievement educate the next generation of entrepreneurs on how to start and grow their own small businesses. A vote for Rodgers is a touchdown for JA!

The winning players will be announced on Wednesday, Feb. 2 on CBS. Go to http://www.nfl.com/voting/players-air-and-ground now and vote for Aaron Rodgers! Thank you for your help!

Nominate a K-12 Teacher to win $10,000

Teachers deserve to be celebrated! That’s why Junior Achievement is helping spread the word about The Great American Teach-Off, sponsored by University of Phoenix and GOOD. Two deserving teachers (one from kindergarden-6th grade and one from 7th grade-12th grade) will win $10,000 grants to spend on anything they would like to benefit their students! Starting today, you can nominate your favorite teacher who is making a difference in children’s lives. Nominate a teacher today!

Junior Achievement   

Helps Young People Accomplish 

Their 2013 Resolutions

Junior Achievement in the Wolf River Region (JA) has the tools necessary to help young people accomplish their New Year’s Resolutions. In a new survey released in December, Americans said they want to save more and spend less in 2013.  JA’s programs teach youth important financial lessons such as how to save and how to budget through interactive and engaging kindergarten through high school programs.

This is the second consecutive year that the top two resolutions are saving more and spending less in the survey measuring shoppers’ financial goals. On the 2013 New Year’s list, paying off debt remained in the third spot.

“The results of the survey demonstrate that now is the time to prioritize your finances and to become a more financially responsible consumer. Junior Achievement has the tools necessary to instill responsible spending and savings habits and to help prevent bad habits before they begin,” Diane Heikes, JA Director said. “Our programs help young people become financially responsible adults.”

According to the survey, 52 percent of people who are considering a financial resolution for 2013 say saving more money is their top priority.

“JA plays an important role in the process because we equip young people with the tools they need to grasp responsible financial decision-making.” Heikes added.

“These new survey results imply that people are eager to take control of their finances,” Heikes said. “Junior Achievement provides the tools and we need volunteers willing to teach children how to proactively manage their finances, and explore careers and entrepreneurship. Youth need to understand early on why it is important to maintain good credit and have a savings account.”

If you would like to volunteer to teach a JA program or have a JA program taught in your classroom, please contact Diane Heikes at dheikes@jawis.org or 715-524-8384.

        2013 Wisconsin Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Presented by:

Ernst & Young, Junior Achievement of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, the Department of Public Instruction and sponsor Ernst and Young are currently seeking applications for the Ernst & Young Young Entrepreneur of 2013. 

The winner will be announced on YouTube and be recognized at the Wisconsin Business Hall of Fame™ Induction Ceremony and Benefit Dinner (April 18) in addition to winning a scholarship or cash prize of
$500 - $1,000!

All Wisconsin students age 8 – 18 who have owned or managed their own private or public company since 5/1/12 are encouraged to apply!


For more information or to download an application, visit http://www.jawis.org/junior-achievement-of-wisconsin/scholarships.