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Survey Finds 2020 High School Graduates Delayed College Plans, Concerned about Financial Security
By Ashley Charest
Work Readiness
COVID-19 has significantly impacted how teens are thinking about their financial futures, prompting 25 percent of 2020 high school graduates to delay their college plans in the face of reduced financial support from parents and guardians because of the pandemic, according to a new survey from Junior Achievement (JA) and Citizens. The findings, which indicate broad-based concern among teens...
Virtual Career Fair Hosts Live Day for Adults
By Ashley Charest
Work Readiness
The Junior Achievement of Kansas Virtual Career Fair, which opened on March 1, will hold a live day on Thursday, March 4, for one of our target audiences: adults in the workplace and soon-to-be college graduates. The Fair will help employers find qualified and interested job seekers while also helping those in the community who want to stay and work in NE Kansas. The 90-day fair will run through...
Don Sherman :: Wichita Business Hall of Fame Laureate 2021
By Ashley Charest
Community Involvement
Don Sherman will be inducted into the Wichita Business Hall of Fame as a 2021...
CR Hall :: Wichita Business Hall of Fame Laureates 2021
By Ashley Charest
Community Involvement
CR Hall will be inducted into the Wichita Business Hall of Fame as a 2021...
Gene & Yolanda Camarena :: Wichita Business Hall of Fame Laureate 2021
By Ashley Charest
Community Involvement
Gene and Yolanda Camarena will be inducted into the Wichita Business Hall of Fame as 2021...
Scott Redler :: Wichita Business Hall of Fame Laureate 2021
By Ashley Charest
Community Involvement
Scott Redler will be inducted into the Wichita Business Hall of Fame as a 2021...
Virtual Career Fair Unveiled for NE Kansas Employers
By Ashley Charest
Work Readiness
Junior Achievement of Kansas has unveiled its Virtual Career Fair which is targeted to help employers, job seekers and students searching for a career path. The 90-day fair will open on March 1 and run through May 29, and is supported by the Greater Topeka Partnership, Capitol Federal and...
Holiday Spending Survey: Despite COVID Restrictions, Two-Thirds of Teens Expect to Do Holiday Shopping In-Store
By Ashley Charest
Financial Literacy
Despite social distancing guidance in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new survey by Junior Achievement (JA) shows that two-thirds of teens (68%) expect to do some of their holiday shopping in-store, at malls, discount stores, electronics stores, and at small businesses. Nearly as many (65%) expect to do some of their holiday shopping online. The survey of 1,003 teens between the ages of 13...
Murder Mystery Sets Spooky Tone for Lawrence Virtual Fundraiser
By Debbie Harman
Community Involvement
Murder Mystery virtual fundraiser for the Lawrence area of Junior Achievement of Kansas sets fun yet challenging...
6th Annual Edition of Kansas College and Career Guide Released
By Ashley Charest
Work Readiness
Junior Achievement of Kansas has released its 6th Annual Edition of the Kansas College and Career Guide. The Guide is a tool that assists students, teachers, counselors, parents and others by directing students toward information on future careers. It provides lists of fields of study and where students can take these programs at postsecondary education institutions in...