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We're in the home stretch! It's hard to believe, but we're just about to enter the fourth quarter of our fiscal year. And while there probably are businesses and organizations that can coast to the finish line, that certainly isn't the case with Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio.
A large percentage of our classroom programs will take place in the next 10 weeks, and we will hold several fundraising events before the end of June, too! We need your help to finish our year successfully. Perhaps you'd be willing to volunteer to lead a JA program in a class? Or will you join us for an upcoming Bowl-A-Thon or for JANCO's Annual Golf Outing? You can find our open class list and information about upcoming special events on our website:
jaofnco.ja.org
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Special thanks to our hard working staff and our dedicated Board of Directors. We recently learned that our office has been named a "5 Star Award" winning area by JA USA. The purpose of the Star Award is to recognize staff and boards of JA Areas that meet Junior Achievement's national standards in operational efficiency and through strong representation of the JA brand.
Thank you all for your part in our success!
Michael Gaffney
President
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What's New With JA?
Click the Headlines to Read More!
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 Why JA?
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You're receiving this newsletter because you understand the importance of Junior Achievement in your community. JA brings real-world education to the classroom by teaching students how to manage money, find a job and keep it, and understand the importance of entrepreneurship for the economy.
Thank you for believing in our mission: to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
If you are interested in supporting Junior Achievement but are unable to volunteer or donate right now, there is another easy way to help. Spread the word! Share with friends, family, and coworkers who we are and what we do! It's amazing how much support we get just from word of mouth.
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Donate to JA to Give Back to Your Community!
For every $30 donated, one student receives invaluable education to help today's youth become successful members of the workforce and community.
Please make your pledges and/or donations by June 30th to help with our current fiscal year!
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Volunteer in a Local Classroom Today!
We are in the home stretch of JA programs, our busiest time of the year!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Volunteers embody the heart of Junior Achievement.
Volunteer today and tell kids how you took chances and shot for the stars - so they can do the same!
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Register Today for Our Western JA Career Readiness Conference
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Western Career Readiness Conference
covering Ashland, Coshocton, Crawford, Knox, Marion, Morrow, and Richland Counties
April 21, 2017
North Central State College
The JA Career Readiness Conference introduces high school students to future careers and provides them with the skills to apply for and secure their first job through interactive discussions, activities, and a business simulation competition.
During the JA Career Readiness Conference, students will have the opportunity to participate in ONE of the two different Conference Tracks during this one-day event. The two tracks are: The Titan Track, in which students use their business knowledge to compete for scholarships using the JA Titan online simulation program, and The Career Track, in which students learn about high-growth careers and interviewing best practices through interactive discussions and then participate in mock interviews.
After lunch, ALL STUDENTS will participate in a discussion of and activities relating to Financial Literacy using the JA Personal Finance program as the guide. Local banking and finance professionals will lead this activity. Students will learn that healthy personal finances take planning and managing and they begin to analyze major life events and issues that have financial implications. Then they will investigate budgeting and why many people have difficulty staying within a budget.
Space Is Limited!
Please Register Today!
For more information or to submit your registration, please contact Carol Carbary at 330-434-1875 ex. 14 or [email protected].
You can also learn more about the tracks
HERE
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Volunteers Needed for the Western JA Career Readiness Conference
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Do you already volunteer for Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio? Do you want to volunteer but are uncomfortable with presenting in front of a classroom? Do you want to volunteer but haven't been able to commit the time needed to present an entire JA program?
Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio (JANCO) is excited to bring the JA Career Readiness Conference to Richland County on Friday, April 21st. This event has been held in Summit County quite successfully for years. Now we are hosting a second conference in order to reach more students. This event introduces high school students to future careers and provides them with necessary job skills. Additionally, all students participate in hands-on financial literacy activities, showing students how healthy personal finances take planning, budgeting, and managing.
What can you do to help?
- JA Titan: Students compete to win scholarships using the JA Titan program online business simulation, which allows students to gain a real-world understanding of the effects management decisions have on a company's bottom line. JANCO is looking for volunteers to mentor the high school Titan teams throughout the competition. If you have a good sense of business management, this is a fun volunteer opportunity! Training on JA Titan will be available.
- Career Skills: Human resource experts and hiring managers share tips with the students on applying for their first job. Then, volunteers lead mock interviews with students in small groups. If you want to showcase your company and provide valuable information to the next generation of workers, this is the right volunteer opportunity for you!
To learn more about volunteering at the JA Career Readiness Conference or to sign up to volunteer, please contact Carol Carbary at (330) 434-1875 x14 or [email protected].
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| April is Financial Literacy Month! |
When did you start saving for retirement?
Were you ever given information to help explain your options?
According to Junior Achievement's 2017 Teens & Personal Finance Survey, a large disconnect exists between young people and a basic understanding of 401Ks. Although 30% of teens know that a 401K is a retirement plan where the employee contributes a certain amount and the employer matches, the majority (70%) of teens don't know what a 401K is based on anything that they have read or heard. The survey of 1,000 U.S. teens between the ages of 13 and 17 was conducted March 17-21, 2017 by Junior Achievement USA and ORC International.
Help us celebrate Financial Literacy Month and improve these statistics by teaching a financial literacy program this spring! Available classes can be found HERE.
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Stay Up-To-Date with JA
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Want to stay up-to-date on JA of North Central Ohio? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates on JA, including donors, volunteers, programs, and more! plus, we offer valuable advice on work readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship.
Like our Facebook page, Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio,
HERE, and follow us on Twitter, @JANCOhio,
HERE!
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| Treat Yourself to Pizza for JA! |
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Papa John's is hosting monthly pizza nights for Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio to support local JA programs throughout the area. In order for JANCO to receive funds, please use the promo code AKRACHIEVE online or at the following locations:
- Cuyahoga Falls: 330-929-2299
- Ellet: 330-628-4100
- South Akron: 330-724-7272
- Hudson: 330-655-0888
- East Market : 330-434-7222
- Stow: 330-686-8500
- West Market: 330-867-8000
- Kent: 330-678-0050
This code will allow 15% of your order total to go to Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio. The code is stack-able with any of the deals and specials online or coupons customers may have.
Treat yourself and your family and friends to pizza from Papa John's on April 12th!
Please consider having pizza with coworkers, friends, or family once a month to support JA! It's an easy way to give back and also spend quality time with others.
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| Thank you to Our Recent Champion & Ambassador Donors |
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We want to take a moment to thank our 2016-17 donors. As you may or may not know, Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio does not charge schools, teachers, or students to participate in our programs. All JA programs are delivered because of the generosity of donors, not fees associated with the programs or other sources of income. THANK YOU to our donors for believing in our mission and supporting your communities.
Here are the Champion and Ambassador donors from our most recent quarter:
Champion Donor
H.A. Flannery Family & James R. Flannery Family Fund of ACF
Ambassador Donors
Huntington National Bank
The Sisler McFawn Foundation
Jochum-Moll Foundation
Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation
FirstEnergy Foundation
JANCO
cannot adequately express how grateful we are for long-term support from these organizations and other like-minded donors. Thank you!
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The Junior Achievement Annual Golf Outing is the perfect opportunity to entertain your business clients or to show appreciation to your employees. The JA Annual Golf Outing encourages our JA supporters to network and develop professional relationships in the community while enjoying a first-rate golf experience.
While enjoying a beautiful day at the golf course, you also help support local children in the community through JA's mission: to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
The 2017 JA Annual Golf Outing will be held
Monday, June 19th
at
Weymouth Country Club in Medina, Ohio.
More information will be coming soon!
For questions about the JA Annual Golf Outing, please contact Carol Carbary at (330) 434-1875 ext.14 or [email protected]
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