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TOMORROWS ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER
Today is uncertain with schools closing. But tomorrow represents hopes and dreams with Junior Achievement's newly released online educational materials.
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JA of the Michigan Great Lakes's volunteer-delivered, kindergarten-12th grade programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire students in our community to dream big and reach their potential.
Why Junior Achievement?
JA helps students realize that the education they are getting today will help them to have a bright future tomorrow. JA's unique, volunteer delivered programs, show them all of the possibilities that lay before them. They realize they can choose different paths; College? A specific trade? Start their own business? Through your participation as an organization or as an individual, these statistics below can begin to change in your community:
- 20% of U.S. students will not complete high school on time and earn a diploma.
- 49% of U.S. employers recognize that talent shortages impact their ability to serve clients and customers.
- 36% of Americans say that they have at some point in their lives felt their financial situation was out of control.
- 91% of millennials wish they had greater access to entrepreneurial education programs.
Which Way To JA?
Corporate Donor
Your corporation can support the growing need for youth development in Michigan by helping today's students with the critical skills and the character necessary to succeed in your 21st century workplace.
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Individual Donor
Not affiliated with a corporation partnered with JA? You can make a donation directly to JA of the Michigan Great Lakes!
CORPORATE VOLUNTEER
By volunteering for JA through your organization, you can be in the classroom during work hours and share your experience and inspire young people to pursue their dreams.
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INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER
Not affiliated with a corporation partnered with JA? You can volunteer in your community directly with JA of the Michigan Great Lakes!
EDUCATOR
Quality volunteers from the community come into your classroom to deliver proven, hands-on programming that inspires students to understand the opportunities provided by education.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT JA PROGRAMS
Not an educator? Find out how you can get JA programs into your local school!
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JA of the Michigan Great Lakes Spotlight
Golf Scramble
JA Free Enterprise Golf Invitational and Pebble Beach Raffle
2020 Junior Achievement Free Enterprise Golf Raffle Winners
Pebble Beach Grand Prize Winner | Mark Barnum
BOYNE Golf| Mike Rosloniec
Country Club of Lansing | Jim Green
Egypt Valley Country Club | Joe Tomaszewski
Gull Lake View | Kristi Kelly
HawksHead Links| Dan Lennon
Heritage Glen | Mark Barnum
The Jewel | Ron Townsend
Kent Country Club | Rachel Mraz
Muskegon Country Club | Chris Hashley
Moors Golf Club | Cole Rathbun
Pilgrim's Run | Mark Barnum
Ravines Golf Club | Josh Howie
St. Ives Golf Course | Sam Stafford
Wuskowhan Players Club | Paul Przekop
JA West Michigan Business Hall of Fame
The JA Business Hall of Fame laureates are part of a league of outstanding individuals who have made legendary contributions to the free enterprise system.
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