Junior Achievement of South Florida

At Junior Achievement, diversity is integral to our mission! We actively seek diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents among our staff, volunteers, and boards. By reflecting the communities we serve, we enrich the JA experience and empower all young people to succeed. #Diversity #Inclusion #Empowerment

Happy Juneteenth from Junior Achievement! Today, we honor the resilience and strength of the African American community. Let's stand together in the pursuit of freedom, equality, and justice for all. #Juneteenth #Freedom #Unity

Congratulations to our incredible JA Fellows team from NSU University School, SugarWare, for their outstanding achievements at the Junior Achievement USA National Student Leadership Summit in Washington D.C.! 🏆 While they may not have taken home the National JA Company of the Year title, they earned not one, but TWO prestigious awards: 1️⃣ ICE NYSE Foundation Best Financial Performance Award: SugarWare demonstrated exceptional performance in profitability, investor expectations, employee earnings, product quality, leadership, and operational efficiency. 2️⃣ FedEx Global Possibilities Award: Their innovative business plan showed immense potential for creating jobs, growing small businesses, and promoting environmental sustainability. We are incredibly proud of SugarWare's dedication, hard work and entrepreneurial spirit. You have set a high bar for excellence and innovation. Keep shining, and continue to inspire us all!

Last month officially marked the end of my high school career. Throughout my experience, I have developed tremendously not only as a student, but as a businessman, friend, and person. I would like to thank my family, NSU University School, Junior Achievement of South Florida, and Sonja Atkinson Houston for making an enormous impact on me and pushing me to succeed. With that being said, I am extremely humbled to have the privilege to continue my academic career at the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, where I will be studying to receive a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a minor in Real Estate Development. I am incredibly excited to begin classes in the fall and I cannot wait to see what the future has in store. Go Blue!

Exciting times at Junior Achievement of South Florida! Our Pre-Apprenticeship Program students are diving into a week-long bootcamp, gaining valuable skills and certifications in CPR First Aid, Forklift Operation, OSHA-10, resume building and more. A huge thank you to H&E Rentals for generously providing the machines and space for our forklift trainings. Your support is empowering the next generation of skilled professionals! Learn more about the program. Contact Felix Collazo at [email protected] or visit https://lnkd.in/g32FMXg3. #ThePowerofPossibilities #PreApprenticeship #FutureWorkforce Kingdom Charitable Trust

Our JA Fellows team from NSU University School - Sugarware- has made it to the National Student Leadership Summit in Washington D.C. Special thanks to JetBlue for providing the airfare for this trip, where the team is competing against 14 other nationwide teams (out of more than 500) for the coveted National JA Company of the Year and other awards. Be sure to follow the progress on the National Student Leadership Summit's Facebook page and on our social media platforms. https://lnkd.in/erTwPwW

Last night was a blast at our Volunteer Appreciation Party at Funky Buddha Brewery! We came together to honor the heartbeat of our organization - our incredible volunteers! A special congratulations to our Volunteer of the Year, Dan Roth, who has dedicated an amazing 386 hours of his time to Junior Achievement. We also celebrated our 2023-2024 Exemplary Service Award recipients: Denise LaBella Richard Kaufman Al Reynolds Guillermo Gonzalez Gretchen Seidel Mark Koblick (10 years with JA!) Hank Feinberg Leopoldo Matheus Allen Hecht A huge shoutout to our Corporate Partner of the Year, First Horizon Bank! And a heartfelt thank you to our JA Fellows Mentors. When students connect with adults and hear their life/career experiences, they are provided hope and the belief that they can achieve great things too. Thank you to all of our 5,000+ volunteers who bring JA programs to life. Join our volunteer family at https://lnkd.in/dyinESi or contact Morgan D'Jangali at [email protected].

🎓 Celebrate Higher Education Day with JA! 📚 We equip students with the skills and knowledge needed for academic and career success. Together, let's open doors to a brighter future through education. Contact us today to learn more about our learning experiences. #HigherEducation #JA #EmpowerYouth

We are thrilled to announce the AT&T PlayForeJA 2024, happening on Monday, August 21st at various Topgolf locations across the U.S.! 🎉 This exciting event benefits Junior Achievement USA programs nationwide, helping to prepare young people for success in the global economy. In 2019, JA celebrated a 100-year collaboration with AT&T. Our journey together started in 1919 with AT&T's First President, Theodore Vail, who co-founded Junior Achievement. Over the years, AT&T has been instrumental in creating opportunities for students through 'job shadowing' experiences, connecting them with industry professionals. Join us for a day of fun, food and competition at a Topgolf location near you! Form a team, enjoy some friendly competition and make a difference in the lives of future business leaders. Every dollar raised supports our programs in financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness. Register your team or make a donation today at https://lnkd.in/gR4zji3t and help empower the next generation! #PlayForeJA #JuniorAchievement #Fundraiser #Topgolf #YouthEmpowerment #FutureLeaders #Volunteer #SupportEducation #ThankfulThursday

Dive into thought-provoking insights on education and career preparedness with our latest piece, "Grad Nation: If Not College, Then What?" Gain valuable perspectives on alternative pathways, workforce trends, and the role of organizations in shaping future leaders. https://bit.ly/3KlewPi #ThoughtLeadership #Education #CareerReadiness