The 2017 Career Readiness Conferences were both very successful. The first ever Western Territory Conference was received with very positive feedback. We are excited to explore additional opportunities surrounding this event and those in attendance.

The Eastern Territory Conference also received very positive feedback. One teacher in particular, Kim Brendel, wrote a glowing review:

"The students gain professionalism and seem (every year) to greatly appreciate interacting with an adult in this capacity. It is so helpful to the kids to gain different perspectives and advice on interviews. The mock interview are very effective. My students are energized."

Thank you to Kim Brendel and everyone who attended the JA Career Readiness Conferences.

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 TODAY!

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.

Attend an Akron Racers game and support JA! We receive half of the ticket price if you use the promo code JANCO. It's a fun, inexpensive way to support JA and support a local team. 

Click HERE to purchase tickets today!

The income has been tallied (expenses are not all in)! The 2017 JA Golf Outing raised $32,297 for JANCO! Thank you. 

Donations (events included) are our only form of income - financial support helps graduates enter the workforce with the ability to manage debt, bank accounts, budgets, and more; the skills needed to stimulate jobs and economic growth; and the problem solving and critical thinking abilities to contribute to individual and organizational success. We do not charge for our programs, but the cost to provide one program is $640.

The golf outing provided more than 50 JA programs, benefitting more than 1,000 students in our twelve-county footprint. To put that in perspective, in 2015-16, we received 1,443 program requests and worked with nearly 850 volunteers to deliver 1,176 of them. More than 24,600 students throughout North Central Ohio benefitted from the relevant, hands-on learning that is the hallmark of JA's educational model.

Thank you to everyone who supported the event!

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 Donors

The Allstate Foundation
GAR Foundation
Giant Eagle
Huntington Foundation
John A. McAlonan Fund of the Akron Community Foundation

Ambassador Donors

The Community Foundation for Crawford County
FedEx Corporate Contributions
Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund
Walter R. Hessenauer Charitable Trust
Barberton Community Foundation
Chemical Bank
Steere Enterprises
Hudson Extrusions
Willard Stephenson Foundation
Samuel Reese Willis Foundation
The Montgomery Foundation
The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation

JANCO  cannot adequately express how grateful we are for long-term support from these organizations and other like-minded donors. Thank you!

After another successful JA Annual Golf Outing, we would like to thank our event sponsors. Because of your generosity, we had a wonderful event and brought JA programs to local students. Thank you!

Our top donor was Bridgestone Americas as the Golf Course Sponsor. JANCO has a long-standing relationship with Bridgestone and appreciates the years of support we have received from this organization.

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM) is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company. BSAM and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers. BSAM employs 900 employees at its Akron campus, which includes the Americas Technical Center, where it conducts much of its research, design and development, Data Center, Bridgestone Americas Center for Research and Technology and Firestone Polymers, in addition to the  Advanced Technology Workshop manufacturing facility.

Once again, thank you to all of our JA Annual Golf Outing donors! We hope to have you back again next year!

We still have several JA Golf polos available. If you are interested in purchasing a polo, please contact Carol Carbary at (330) 434-1875 ext.14 or [email protected].

The cost per shirt is $40 plus shipping. We have yellow men's polos available in the following sizes: S, L, XL, 2X, and 3X. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!