For nearly 90 years, Junior Achievement has helped prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate and effectively manage wealth, how to create jobs and how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to the workplace. This is the first time in our organization's history that we have served more than 8 million young people. We also developed or reviewed nine JA programs—the most ever in one year—that teach young people how to act and think entrepreneurially and show them how to be effective employees and managers.
Through our continued focus on providing relevant program content around work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy, Junior Achievement programs continue to build confidence and empower young people to achieve their dreams. Your commitment to generating value for donors and other key partners, coupled with your commitment to JA Worldwide's purpose to inspire and prepare youth to succeed in the global economy, is clearly having an impact on today's young people and the future success of the communities in which we live. This challenge was taken up in 2006 by Injaz Lebanon, which partnered with the government and private sector to establish the country's first career counseling center for young people, empowering young people to determine their own future.
Previously, there were no private or public agencies to help young people choose their careers. All methods provided young people with insight into the challenges entrepreneurs face in getting a business off the ground and taught them the value of teamwork. And, just as importantly, participation gave young people insight into the difficult social issues facing businesses and communities around the world.
He plans to expand JA's impact in Ghana to reach thousands of young people every year.
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He credits his experience at Junior Achievement with giving him the courage to pursue his dream of starting his own finance. Few business opportunities are available, so young people have to create their own opportunities, and that's exactly what a Kyrgyz Junior Achievement does. Using the business acumen and confidence she gained from JA Economics™, she started her own tutoring company called Funny Study—the name was chosen because Irina wanted to make studying fun for her clients.
Convinced that teaching free-market economic principles to Russian youth would fuel their entrepreneurial spirit, Velikhov founded JA Russia in December 1991. He encouraged Russian and Western companies to provide leadership and financing for the implementation of two JA programs: Applied Economics. YES Russia now impacts over 700,000 students and now impacts over 700,000 students annually, by preparing and inspiring them to succeed annually, by preparing and inspiring them to succeed in a global economy.
Velikhov currently serves as the Chairman of JA Russia, as a Director of JA Worldwide and provides support to the development of the JA Russia Board of Directors. In 2007, JA Russia taught its five millionth student about the principles of entrepreneurship and a free market economy, mainly due to the efforts of Velikhov.
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250,000 and more ING Foundation The HCA Foundation The Starr Foundation The UPS Foundation PrESidEnt'S CLuB. In 2006, JA Worldwide and Capital One responded to the growing need for financial literacy education. With a $1 million gift from Capital One, JA Finance Park was redesigned in a new, mobile format and became Capital One/Junior Achievement Finance Park™.
The mobile unit was constructed from two 53-foot semi-trucks that, when connected together, became a 2,000-square-foot miniature city where students live as adults for a day. In September 2006, the mobile program was ready to bring students open lessons on managing their money, starting operations in Washington, D.C., and. Based on the early success of the program, Capital One continued Based on the early success of the program, Capital One continued its support in 2007 with another $1.8 million.
This grant also supports the development of a second This grant also supports the development of a second This grant also supports the development of a second. JA Worldwide is proud to partner with Capital One to build stronger communities through financial education and achieve our shared vision of a financially literate nation. At Capital One/Junior Achievement Finance Park, students develop and use Finance Park. students develop and use Finance Park.
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Arlene Miller Sona Minakian Arpeni Mirigian Ms. Moody Mike and Laurie Mozingo Mr. Frances Neu John and Laurie Onstott Mr. Sevoian Toros Shamlian Ardson Shegoian John and Della Skalla Michael and Cynthia Skinner Florence Snyder. Kittie Tamayo Neshan Tabibian Ms. Leigh Ann Thomas Toby and Tammy Till Mr. The future of the global economy depends on it. preparation young people receive today,” said Sibyl Jacobson, Chair of the MetLife Foundation and Senior Vice President, Corporate Contributions, MetLife. McKinstry Trust Sandy Hill FoundationMr. Fuchs The Mick Foundation Mr. Suzanne and Richard Pieper Family Foundation Mr. Teerlink Yawkey Foundations One anonymous donor PRESIDENTIAL LEVEL Gifts of $25,000 or more Mr. Richard and Helen DeVos FoundationMr. Eckermann The Forest Lawn Foundation GAR Foundation Lucy B. Gooding Charitable Foundation TrustMr. Ewing Marion Kauffman Fund for Greater Kansas City.
President of the Rosenthal Foundation G. Rosenthal Ryan Family Foundation Mr. Michael Towers One anonymous donor. ENTREPRENEUR LEVEL Gifts of $10,000 or more Abramson Family Foundation Mr. Chernow Chou Family Foundation Mr. Carol and James Collins Foundation Mr. Foundation Mr. Douglas and Maria DeVos Foundation Mr. Eccles Foundation George and Wilma Elmore Fund Mr. Hal” Foundation Erskine III Fernandez Family Filstrup Foundation. Florida Rock Industries Foundation Mr. Founded in 2000, the Free Enterprise Society recognizes executive gifts of $10,000 or more made by individual donors for the purpose of preserving the free enterprise system.
Charter members and individuals who make gifts of or more to Junior Achievement over their lifetime are entitled to permanent membership of the Free Enterprise Society. The Hainline Family Foundation Mr. Hunt and Diane Harris Family Foundation The High Meadow Foundation. Knipe Leonard and Seham Kortekaas Mr. Langmead Gary and Marcia Lansdon Dr. Michelle Lee The Leonsis Foundation Harry P. Marianne and Sheldon Lubar Mr. Richard “Dick” McFarland The Sisler McFawn Foundation Mr. Nasgovitz The Dick and Mary Nunis Charitable Gift Fund Mr. Phillips The Picower Foundation mr. Norman and Elaine Polsky Family Supporting Foundation.
Taxter Ten Talents Foundation Mr. George Van Kampen Foundation Mr. og Emily Van Nuys Charities Foundation Mr. David, Helen og Marian Woodward Fund Mr. Shawn Aebi AIM High Foundation Mr. Ned Bechthold Becker/Mohanco-familien. Jack Benaroya Berger-Solano Foundation Mr. Douglas og Maria DeVos Foundation Richard og Helen DeVos Foundation Mr. og Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation Marriner S. Garretson Til ære for Ronald D. Hunt og Diane Harris Family Foundation Mr. Hemak Herbster Family Foundation Mr. Dean Huisingh Ingram Charitable Advised Fund Mr. The Martha Holden Jennings Foundation Mr. John and Nancy Kennedy Family Foundation Mr. Knipe John and Linda Knox Foundation Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Jann Leeming Mr.* and Mrs. McConnell The McDonald Fund of the Cleveland Foundation . McNear The Meinders Foundation Mr. Morris The Morris Foundation The Horace Moses Foundation Mr. Niswonger The Dick and Mary Nunis Charitable Gift Fund Mr. John Steiner The Stiles-Nicholson Foundation Mr. Mark and Patricia Suwyn Family Fund Mr. Teerlink Ten Talents Foundation Mr. Viscogliosi The Waldron Family Foundation Mr. Keith Withycombe Thomas og Frances Wolf Fund Mr. Junior Achievement of Central Florida, Inc. Junior Achievement of The Heartland, Inc. Junior Achievement of Southwest Michigan, Inc. Junior Achievement of Greater Tri-Cities, Inc.
JA Worldwide & Junior Achievement of Lincoln, Inc. Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas, Inc. JA Worldwide & Junior Achievement of Southern Arizona, Inc. og Sue Ellen Carver Will. Junior præstation i Southwest New England, Inc. Junior præstation i Northeast Michigan, Inc. Junior præstation i Upper Midwest, Inc. Junior præstation i Northwestern Ohio, Inc. Russ og Susan Darrow † Gift Through the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Inc. Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, Inc. Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, Inc. Junior Achievement of Southern California, Inc. Junior Achievement of Southwest Michigan, Inc. Junior Achievement of The Heartland, Inc. JA Worldwide Pioneers Trust Fund Michael Freund †. Junior Achievement of The Mississippi Valley, Inc. Susan Fronk og Bill Thiel † Will. Juniorpræstation fra Wisconsin, Inc. Juniorpræstation fra Rhode Island, Inc. Juniorpræstation i Southern California, Inc. Juniorpræstation i South Central Michigan, Inc. Juniorpræstation fra The Heartland, Inc. Woody og Ginger Howse † Will.
Junior Achievement of Washington Mr. Gene) Johnson Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust Junior Achievement of Central Florida, Inc. To recognize and honor these avid supporters around the world, JA Worldwide has established the Junior Achievement Heritage Society.
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This event would not have been possible without the incredible support of the event's sponsors. Thank you to the Charlotte area schools, student ambassadors, student presenters and their parents for their time and enthusiasm. A special thanks to Sonya Gant, Stedman Graham and Bill Rancic for their time, wisdom and special talents.
We are grateful for the support and dedication of the JA Worldwide Board of Directors, and a special thank you to the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
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Interim Senior Vice President Information Technology Caroline Jenner Senior Vice President Europe Region Soraya Salti Senior Vice President. Lamech Mbise Vice President Africa Region Frances Neu Vice President Development – South Debra Stinton Othitis Vice President.
