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Come Hear Sheryl Clark's Entrepreneurial Success Story!
As President of
Beyond Proper by Boston Proper,
Sheryl Clark is responsible for the overall growth and direction of the brand, overseeing all aspects of business strategy and operations. She is at the pinnacle of her career in her 10th year in this role. But it all started with a little rebellion, a nunnery and a various assortment of baked goods.
Attend our upcoming June 21st
Rosé Soireé, presented by
GrayRobinson, P.A., and hear Sheryl's powerful story of passion, determination and a commitment to her dream!
Also celebrate our JA Circle of Wise Women members who believe that Junior Achievement programs are a springboard to show today's youth their potential for success. We will be welcoming the newest members:
Barbara Abrams
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Gail Auguston-Koppen
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LaurieAnne Minoff
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Michelle Murphy
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Nancy Kodsi Tanner
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Joanne Young!
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Prepare Your High Schooler
for Work and Life!
Register Now for JA Career Bound Program!
June 29th is the deadline to register for this highly acclaimed high school program focused on exposing students to business leaders, South Florida industries, career opportunities and helping them understand and and develop the skills needed for work and life. Contact Elexcy Morrison at (954) 979-7106 or email [email protected].
"My son went through a total transformation because of his involvement in the JA Career Bound program. He learned more about himself and his strong suits and was inspired by the leaders he met. His confidence soared and he's excited about the future!" - JA Career Bound Parent
A sneak peek at what students from Broward Hugh schools experienced this past year:
- Visited SunTrust Bank in Miami to tour a branch and learn about jobs in the financial industry from top level executives
- Took a tour of a Mercedes dealership to learn about jobs in service, sales, finance, etc. before heading to AutoNation Headquarters to discuss the automotive industry with CEO, Mike Jackson and others
- Rode a water taxi down the Intracoastal Waterway through Port Everglades and discovered career opportunities in the marine industry
- Toured Memorial Hospital and got an inside glimpse into the healthcare industry
- Met and interviewed with top HR executives
- And much more....
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Honoring Volunteers and Partners at the Marti Huizenga Roll Up Your Sleeves Awards!
We were thrilled to honor our most loyal and dedicated volunteers and partners at the Riverside Hotel on May 22nd. Thank you to Pam Huizenga Alexander and her family for joining us to present these special awards and helping us keep Marti's legacy alive.
Congratulations to the 2018 Marti Huizenga Roll Up Your Sleeves Award recipients: American Express, Florida Atlantic University College of Education, Board Member Mike Weymouth, JA World Uncorked Co-Chairs Katie Leibick, Dawn Stagliano and Summer Hackley-Robertson, Volunteer of the Year Mark Koblick, and the three Teachers of the Year Krisztine Leban, Diana Marquez and Howard Gillman. We also recognized our JA All Star Volunteers who volunteer weekly at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion.
Also thanks to our sponsors!
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The Huizenga Family
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Summer Camps are More Fun Thanks to the Kinder Morgan Foundation!
The Kinder Morgan Foundation is supporting the 9th Annual JA BizTown Summer Camp for the fifth year in a row by providing eight camp scholarships! The camp will serve approximately 300 children, 8-13 years old, from June 25-July 20.
JA campers will manage their personal bank accounts, participate in job interviews, and spend their week in their new positions running the business as a team. They will also participate in art and science projects, learn from guest speakers, go on field trips on the Broward College North Campus, and have fun with engaging fitness activities.
Thank you, Kinder Morgan Foundation!
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Host Your Next Event at JA World!
Whether it is a business luncheon, corporate training, bar/bat mitzvah, wedding reception, school graduation or gala for 400 guests, JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion is a unique venue with more than 60,000 square feet of rental space available!
Imagine having your next event surrounded by a mini-city in our JA BizTowns or JA Finance Park. We also have smaller spaces - such as our Hall of Fame rooms, Steven G. Executive Lounge and the JA World Huizenga Culinary Kitchen.
For more information, contact Kellie Hensley, Director of Events, at (954) 979-7124 or email [email protected].
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Junior Achievement of South Florida inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a competitive, global economy by providing real world training in financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness.
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Thank You Storefront Partners
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