Junior Achievement of Georgia received at $10,000 grant in support of its entrepreneurship, personal financial literacy and workforce readiness programs in classrooms across the state. The grant was awarded by the Travelers Foundation, the charitable arm of Travelers, and will support JA programs in 20 Atlanta-area Title 1 classrooms.
“In a recent poll of employers, conducted by Gallup on behalf of JA Worldwide®, employers cited that those entering the workforce are seriously lacking entrepreneurial and professional skills. Junior Achievement programs teach students these skills which are critical for success,” said Jack Harris, president of Junior Achievement of Georgia. “Travelers Foundation’s gift represents a significant investment in our state’s future workforce.”
The award will fund JA’s volunteer-led in class programs at Mimosa Elementary in Roswell and Summerour Middle School in Norcross; 10 classrooms will be taught at each school.
To provide our programs free of charge, JA of Georgia relies on the generous support of our donors.
JA of Georgia’s volunteers are the critical link between the business and education communities.
Teachers are where everything starts; get your students involved in Junior Achievement.
