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Back to School Survey
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By Ashley Charest
Community Involvement
A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research firm ENGINE Insights shows that nearly 2-in-5 (39%) feel that they are behind educationally because of the...
Qualities and Skills that Transfer to Entrepreneurial Success
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By Hannah Henry
Entrepreneurship
Every parent wants their child to succeed. To find their "niche" where their personality and skills will pay off in the long run. Fortunately, there is a professional space that is full of possibility and innovation for...
Lawrence Area Looking for New Program Assistant (COPY_1683167254618)
By Ashley Charest
Work Readiness
Junior Achievement of Kansas is looking to hire a program assistant in...
Lawrence Area Looking for New Program Assistant
Blog from kansas.ja.org
By Ashley Charest
Work Readiness
Junior Achievement of Kansas is looking to hire a program assistant in...
Lawrence Area Hiring Program Assistant
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By Ashley Charest
Work Readiness
Junior Achievement of Kansas is looking to add onto their staff within the Lawrence area, specifically a program...
Lawrence Area Hiring Program Assistant (COPY_1683167254818)
By Ashley Charest
Work Readiness
Junior Achievement of Kansas is looking to add onto their staff within the Lawrence area, specifically a program...
Junior Achievement of Kansas Receives $3,857 from Simmons Bank to Support Programs (COPY_1683167255174)
By Ashley Charest
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement of Kansas Receives $3,857 from Simmons Bank to Support...
Junior Achievement of Kansas Receives $3,857 from Simmons Bank to Support Programs
Blog from kansas.ja.org
By Ashley Charest
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement of Kansas Receives $3,857 from Simmons Bank to Support...
Job Vacancies' Reaching an All-Time High & What it Means for Teens
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By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the last business day of March 2021 brought a record high of 8.1 million job openings in the United States. Among those hiring, industries including accommodation and food services, state and local government education, arts, entertainment, and recreation experiences experienced the most significant workers'...
Summer Jobs Survey: 68% of 16- and 17-Year-Olds Plan to Work this Summer Same Level as Pre-Pandemic
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By Ashley Charest
Financial Literacy
A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research firm ENGINE Insights shows that two-thirds of 16- and 17-year-olds (68%) plan to work this summer. Nearly the same percentage of teens in that age group (69%) who planned to work in the summer of 2019, based on a similar survey taken pre-pandemic. The 2021 survey of 1,002 13- to 17-year-olds was conducted by ENGINE Insights...