We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania (JAWPA) website—designed with educators and families in mind! Whether you’re inspiring students in the classroom or supporting your child at home, our updated site offers the tools and resources you need to make a meaningful impact….
18 Under Eighteen: The Beginning As Generations Z and Alpha begin to come of age and write their narratives, a subset of individuals are already making a name for themselves and creating a better world. Recognizing and uplifting these young leaders is the basis of our 18 Under Eighteen initiative,…
Junior Achievement of Western PA (JA) Learning Experience Manager Gabby Blacka has had an interest in entrepreneurship for as long as she can remember. “It sounds silly now, but when I was a kid, I would bake for family events and receive payment in return,” said Blacka. “Although I was…
Junior Achievement of Western PA’s (JA) commitment to education goes beyond the students of our region. Although our programming directly impacts students K-12, we believe supporting educators is just as important to our mission. From easy-to-implement programming that meets state standards to contests and events, we aim to incorporate this…
INNOVATOR IN ACTION – TONI SCHLIEPER AND HER JOURNEY TO JA STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Toni Schlieper’s career has been marked by risk, innovation and, most notably, creativity. From tackling various diverse roles to spearheading new education initiatives, she has never backed away from an opportunity to turn an idea…
A YEAR OF GROWTH – JA’S 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR The 2022-2023 fiscal year was a year of growth for Junior Achievement of Western PA (JA). Despite nationwide teacher shortages, a volatile economy and lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, we persisted to improve upon newly established events and programs, like…
CONGRATS MELVIN “MEL” WASHINGTON, JA’S 50TH GOLDEN ACHIEVEMENT HONOREE Melvin “Mel” Washington embodies the values and character that Junior Achievement of Western PA (JA) promotes. As a decorated businessman, an advocate for financial literacy and a longtime JA board member and supporter, Mel was a natural choice for JA’s prestigious…
18 UNDER EIGHTEEN HONOREE ELIJAH MAJOCHA RUNS FOR LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD Junior Achievement of Western PA (JA) student and 18 Under Eighteen honoree Elijah Majocha is running for School Board Director at Highlands School District, hoping to prove that the younger generation is ready to make an impact on the world. …
JA EMPOWERS THE NEXT GENERATION OF FEMALE LEADERS AT THE SECOND ANNUAL EMPOWER HER SUMMIT On March 10, 2023, over 100 high school girls came together to claim their passion, power and potential at Junior Achievement of Western PA’s (JA’s) second annual Empower Her Summit presented by PPG. The daylong event…
EMPOWERING WOMEN ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Wednesday, March 8, is International Women’s Day, a day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women from around the world while calling for further acceleration of women’s equality. On Friday, March 10, Junior Achievement of Western PA (JA) will host the second…
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