Shaq Visits JA, CITY Furniture Test Rest Initiative, Teacher Appreciation Billboards and Other News

This Week's Newsletter Features:

Shaq Visits JA World to Promote Financial Literacy
Teacher Appreciation Billboards Up on I-95 & Turnpike

Museum President Shares His Recipe for Success
JA Strategizes with School District
CITY Furniture Test Rest Initiative Supports JA

Basketball Legend Shaquille O'Neal Visits JA With Broward Sheriff's Office

As part of Junior Achievement of South Florida's partnership with Broward Sheriff's Office, we facilitated a financial literacy day at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion.

The students were surprised by a visit from NBA Legend Shaquille O'Neal! During the student Q&A, Shaq shared his experiences as an entrepreneur and the importance of personal financial management.

Thank you to Sheriff Gregory Tony, JA Board Member Deputy Kevin Granville, Dr. Giara L. Bostick and the BSO team for your partnership and leadership. It's an honor to work with you on the BSO summer youth camp.

Want to help us inspire tomorrows? Become a JA volunteer or mentor and teach today's youth essential financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness skills.

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Teacher Appreciation Billboards up on I-95 and Turnpike

We continue to honor our educators who are dedicated to inspiring tomorrows!

Be sure to check out our two Teacher Appreciation billboards - one heading south on I-95 near Broward Blvd. and the other northbound on the Turnpike near Commercial Blvd.

Don't forget to visit our website and nominate your favorite teacher. Share why he/she is amazing at their craft.

CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE A TEACHER

Recipe for Success with Guest Chief Rhoda Kerr, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue

Fire Chief Shares Her Ingredients to Success

Chief Rhoda Kerr, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, was a recent guest on JA's podcast show Recipe for Success. Want to know Chief Kerr's main ingredient? You will just have to watch to find out.

Other recent guests on the show include:

Recipe for Success airs every Thursday morning live at 8:30 a.m. on Facebook, YouTube and host Laurie Sallarulo's LinkedIn profile.

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An Incredible Partnership

JA Meets With School District to Talk Strategies

Upon completion of the 2020-2021 school year, Junior Achievement and Broward County Public Schools met to strategize for the upcoming school year. Through this partnership, every 5th and 8th grader participates in JA programs that are embedded in core curriculum and attend simulations at JA World.

JA is honored to work with this group of incredibly passionate and dedicated professionals. We look forward to a strong partnership for years to come!

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CITY Furniture Test Rest Initiative Supports JA

Our friends at CITY Furniture are going above and beyond to help empower today's youth.

From now until October 1, they are offering a $25 gift card to customers willing to do a test rest in their mattress gallery. For each test rest, CITY Furniture also donates $25 to Junior Achievement.

Just a few moments of your time can help improve your sleep and help students build the knowledge, ability and confidence to navigate their futures, drive our economy, and lead our community!