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Student Spotlight: Quinn Komar’s 18 Under Eighteen Experience
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: QUINN KOMAR’S 18 UNDER EIGHTEEN EXPERIENCE My name is Quinn Komar, and I’m from Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Johnstown is located about an hour and a half east of Pittsburgh, with a population of only 19,000 people. This is why I was so surprised when I found out I was…
Junior Achievement Wrapped: Exploring Statistics and Trends From The 2022-2023 School Year
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT WRAPPED: EXPLORING STATISTICS AND TRENDS FROM THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR Junior Achievement of Western PA’s (JA’s) 2022-2023 fiscal year was a year of growth, success and empowerment for students, schools and educators across the region. Despite nationwide teacher shortages, a volatile economy and lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Innovator In Action: Toni Schlieper and Her Journey to JA Strategic Director of Education
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
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
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
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. …
