Whitley County
For more than 2,514 students in Whitley County, JA programs are an exciting addition to their classroom curriculum. They are preparing for economic success, and they are discovering the connection between what they learn in school and how it can be applied in the real world.
To join us as a volunteer please email Sydney Gregory or call (260) 909-0119
If you would like to make a donation please email Maureen Shippy or call (260) 414-8034
Volunteer Conduct Standards
Check out what's been happening at Junior Achievement in Whitley County, click on our newsletter to learn more.
JA of Northern Indiana- Whitley County Events
At JA of Northern Indiana, we host several events throughout the year to raise money to support our programming. These events also engage the community in our efforts to reach students! Whether you'd like to get involved on an individual level or as a business through event sponsorship, we offer several ways for you to support our work while having a great time!
JA Golf Classic
When: June 25, 2021
Where: Eagle Glen Golf Course
Time: 8:00AM Registration, 9:00AM Shotgun
Car Show
When: August 7, 2021
Where: Downtown on the Square, Columbia City
Time: 8:00AM-1:00PM
Junior Achievement Facts
What Is Junior Achievement?
Junior Achievement has 109 local JA Areas across the nation, and together we are the nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA's programs—in the core content areas of work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy—ignite the spark in young people to experience and realize the opportunities and realities of work and life in the 21st century.
Purpose
Junior Achievement's purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
Leadership
Mr. Richard A. Woods, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs (Retired) of Capital One, is chairman of the Junior Achievement USA board of directors. Jack E. Kosakowski is the president and chief executive officer of Junior Achievement. Junior Achievement USA board members represent a wide range of businesses and academic institutions around the world. In addition, approximately 4,300 board members lead JA Area Offices around the United States. Lena Yarian is the President and CEO of JA of Northern Indiana. Michael Cahill, President of Gibson, is the Chair.
Proven Success
Junior Achievement is one of a few nonprofits to use independent, third-party evaluators to gauge the impact of its programs. Since 1993, independent evaluators have conducted studies on Junior Achievement's effectiveness. Findings prove that Junior Achievement has a positive impact in a number of critical areas. We invite you to see our evaluation results.
Program Reach
Nationally, Junior Achievement reaches more than 4.8 million students per year in 209,651classrooms and after-school locations. JA programs are taught by volunteers in inner cities, suburbs, and rural areas throughout the United States, by 106 Area Offices in all 50 states. JA of Northern Indiana reaches approximately 142,207 students per year.
A Brief History
Junior Achievement was founded in 1919 by Theodore Vail, president of American Telephone & Telegraph; Horace Moses, president of Strathmore Paper Co.; and Senator Murray Crane of Massachusetts. Its first program, JA Company Program®, was offered to high school students on an after-school basis. In 1975, the organization entered the classroom with the introduction of Project Business for the middle grades. Over the last 39 years, Junior Achievement has expanded its activities and broadened its scope to include in-school and after-school students.
Organization Overview
Junior Achievement USA is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and provides strategic direction, leadership, and support to 109 JA Areas across the nation. Local volunteer boards of directors comprised of business, education, and civic leaders set the policy and direction for each local office. JA of Northern Indiana was founded in 1952.
Volunteers
Junior Achievement's 237,680 classroom volunteers come from all walks of life, including business people, college students, parents, and retirees. These dedicated individuals are the backbone of our organization.
JA of Northern Indiana Executive Members: Whitley County
Holly Brinneman — President
3Rivers Federal Credit Union
Lara Burita — Vice President
Baden Gage & Schroeder
Scott Duffitt — Treasurer
Duffitt Associates, LLC
Stacey Dumbacher — Secretary
Run Hard. Rest Well
JA of Northern Indiana Board of Directors: Whitley County
Baily Beiswanger — Member
Micropulse, Inc.
Jordan Burkholder — Member
Steel Dynamics, Inc.
Lori Heuer — Member
Whitley Consolidated Schools
Trent Marsh — Member
Skypoint
Linda Hyndman — Member
ProFed Credit Union
Kennedy St George — Member
Whitley County EDC
Teresa Ladd — Member
TK Ladd Architecture
Kai Pickett — Member
Steel Dynamics, Inc.
Kayla Wigent — Member
Re/Max Integrity
JA whitley County SPONSORS