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Meet Terri, Director of New Territory Development: Bringing a Passion for Sales and Making a Difference to Junior Achievement
We’re thrilled to welcome Terri Young to the Junior Achievement (JA) team! With a career spanning professional and collegiate sports, Terri brings a wealth of experience in sales, partnerships, and relationship-building, and she’s ready to channel that expertise into advancing JA’s mission. Terri graduated from Slippery Rock University with a degree in…
Headshots, Happy Hour, and a Future-Ready Workforce: Inside Junior Achievement’s Rooftop Night Out
From the moment the elevator doors opened, the Dollar Bank rooftop set the stage for an evening of energy, opportunity, and connections. Junior Achievement of Western PA (JA) welcomed 80 young professionals for our first JA Young Professionals Board Headshots & Happy Hour presented by Dollar Bank – an event…
How Volunteering Impacts Well-being and Future Success of Student Volunteers
For students, volunteering is an activity that often gets overshadowed by academic pressures and the demands of student life. However, beyond the classroom, dedicating time to helping others offers immense benefits—not only for the community but also for the students who choose to volunteer. The positive impact volunteering has on…
The Empower Her Summit: How Junior Achievement is Shaping the Future of Women in the Workforce
March is a month of celebration and reflection. As we honor Women’s History Month and recognize the global significance of International Women’s Day, Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania (JA) took the opportunity to celebrate and empower the next generation of women. Our annual Empower Her Summits were held during this…
Show Some Love for the Future This Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about chocolates and flowers—it’s about celebrating what we love most. Here at Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania (JAWPA), we’re all about loving financial literacy, career exploration, leadership development, and the bright future of today’s students! We believe real-world experiences are the best way to prepare young…
Celebrating the Future: 18 Under Eighteen Presented by the EQT Foundation
Honoring Young Trailblazers: 18 Under Eighteen 2025As Generations Z and Alpha continue to shape the future, a remarkable group of young individuals is already making an impact. Recognizing and celebrating these leaders is the heart of our 18 Under Eighteen initiative, an annual program dedicated to highlighting those who use…
