Junior Achievement's Innovation Accelerates Impact!

SEPTEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER

This Month's Highlights:

Cities Working Together
Volunteering at JA Just Got Easier
Building a Job-Ready Workforce
Ready For The Ultimate Night Out?
JA Test Rest at CITY Furniture Takeover
Spares, Strikes, Gutter Balls -- Men Teaming Up for Impact

Message from Chair Andrew Koenig & CEO Laurie Sallarulo

"The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership." ~ Harvey Firestone

If you follow us on social media, you know we're both committed to growing personally and professionally. As Board Chair and CEO of JA, we strongly believe the development of our students and team is essential to the success of our organization. This year, the JA board and leadership team made a commitment in our strategic plan -- to deepen our investment in students' growth.

This summer we devoted time and resources to designing and enhancing JA programs that help develop the skills our students need to face future challenges and opportunities. We are excited to be embedding technology like AI and VR into our program simulations that engage and empower students.

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Cities Working Together

Thanks to JA Board Member and City of Coconut Creek Manager Karen Brooks, Junior Achievement recently hosted the Broward County City Managers’ Association.

It was an opportunity for the municipalities to network and learn more about the impact JA programs have on our future workforce across the community. JA is fortunate to have the financial and volunteer support of many of our municipalities. To get your municipality more involved with JA, reach out to Casey Dellapenna at Casey@JASouthFlorida.org.

Thanks to JA board members who joined us - Jeni Chokron, Kim Cooper Campos, David Greenberg, Dawn Stagliano, Gregory Thompson and Peter Woolf.

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Volunteering at JA Just Got Easier -- New System Launch!

JA volunteers can change the game for young people. Research shows students who have experienced JA programs go on to have greater feelings of self-worth and purpose. They report long-term higher levels of career satisfaction, confidence in managing their finances and willingness to start/run a business.

To ensure everyone has the opportunity to volunteer at JA, our new system makes it easier to view upcoming volunteer opportunities, register and engage with JA students.

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Building a Job-Ready Workforce

In August, JA celebrated the successful completion of its Pre-Apprenticeship Program with 40 students. In its second pilot year, the program has gained the attention of Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) providers in the Marine, Yachting and Construction industries. This six-month, work-based learning program, designed by industry experts, allows JA pre-apprenticeship students to gain real-world, hands-on experience and vocational certifications that prepare them for apprenticeships and entry-level jobs.

“I am extremely passionate about being a beacon to guide youth on a career path that can lead them to a better future,” said Felix Collazo, Director of Pre-Apprenticeship Programs. If you are interested in learning more about JA Pre-Apprenticeship programs, please contact Felix at Felix@JASouthFlorida.org.

Special thanks to all of our Pre-Apprenticeship supporters: Broward County Government, Broward County Public Schools, ABC Cares Foundation, ABC Florida East Coast Chapter, Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Intrepid Powerboats, MarineMax, Mercury Marine, The Florida Department of Education and FB Marine Group.

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Ready For The Ultimate Night Out?

Join JA and The League at this exclusive event featuring craft brews, whiskey, wine and spirits, premium fare, live and silent auctions and a cigar lounge all in the very desirable setting of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino!

Monday, November 13th

6 PM - 10 PM

Seminole Hard Rock

Hotel & Casino

2022 UNO Highlights

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JA Test Rest Takeover Day

at CITY Furniture

Junior Achievement will not rest until all youth are prepared for financial success and the workforce!

There's Still Time! You can make a difference! Go to any CITY Furniture and test rest a mattress, and you'll receive a $25 gift card and JA will receive a $25 donation

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Bowling With The League

Spares, strikes, gutter balls -- it really didn't matter how they bowled, for members of The League it was about comradery and giving back.

Special thanks to Board Legacy Member Joe Schumacker and our friends from SpareZ Davie for hosting the outing. Interested in joining The League, contact Casey Dellapenna at Casey@JASouthFlorida.org.

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