Junior Achievement Inspires and Prepares Young People
to Successfully Participate in Our Economy through
Workforce Development, Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy

Capital One/Junior Achievement Finance Park is one of the most innovative and effective financial education programs available.  Our community was fortunate to host Capital One/Junior Achievement Finance Park once again in 2010.  Numerous area schools participated this year, and we are looking forward to a major announcement regarding the program in October 2010 which will allow us to serve students in Capital One/Junior Achievement Finance Park in 2011.  More than 2,700 students from 23 schools worked with 400 volunteers to build their understanding of personal finance and adult responsibilities this semester through this one of a kind experiential learning program!



 

 

 

JA BizTown is a multi-disciplinary curriculum and hands-on education experience for 5th & 6th grade students.  After completing lessons on free enterprise, citizenship, financial literacy, and business management that have been incorporated into the core curricula of math, language arts and social studies for Grade Level Expectations, students participate in a day-long site simulation at JA’s own “kid city” – JA BizTown.   At JA BizTown students run their own businesses – and the whole show.  JA reached 1,000 students from 13 schools and 6 parishes during the 2009-2010 school year and we look forward to reaching more students in 2010-2011.   Click here for photos from JA BizTown

For more information, contact JA's Capstone Manager, Erin O'Connell at (504) 569-8663 or by e-mail at erin@jagno.org. 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Upcoming Special Events

Black & Gold Super Bowl-A-Thon

June 5, 1pm and 5pm – Colonial Lanes, Harahan

June 12, 1pm and 5pm – Colonial Lanes, Harahan and Tiffany Lanes, Mandeville

June 26, 11am and 3pm – Colonial Lanes, Harahan

 

Teams consist of five bowlers and each bowler is asked to raise $100 in pledges.  At the bowling events, each team plays three games and each bowler receives complimentary bowling shoes, pizza and other food, beer, soft drinks, and great music from L&J Sound.  Door prizes are awarded at each shift and bowlers are awarded individual prizes based on the amount of pledges raised.

 

For more information contact Gail Smith at 504-569-8657 or gail@jagno.org. 

 

Crescent City Corporate Championship

Friday, October 22

Beau Chene Country Club

 

For more information contact Melissa Binder at 504-569-8658 or melissa@jagno.org.

 

City Stars Soiree

Friday, November 12

JA BizTown

 

For more information contact Melissa Binder at 504-569-8658 or melissa@jagno.org.
 

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Volunteer Survey

 

Volunteers:

THANK YOU to all of the wonderful volunteers who participated in our programs this spring!  We had an incredible show of volunteer support in all of our programs including traditional classroom-based, JA in a Days, Capital One/JA Finance Park, JA BizTown and the High School Conference.

 

All of our volunteers are invited to a volunteer appreciation reception presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana to show our appreciation of your dedication to educate our community’s youth on Tuesday, June 8th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at JA BizTown.  Please RSVP to Erin O’Connell at erin@jagno.org by Wednesday, June 2nd.

 

Spring 2010 JA BizTown Schools Served:

Benjamin Franklin

Ethel Schoeffner Elementary

J.C. Ellis

J.F. Gauthier

Lakewood Elementary

Lee Road Junior High

McGehee School

Norco 4-6

R.J. Vial

Sacred Heart of Jesus

St. Bernadette

St. Pius X

St. Rose

 

Capital One/JA Finance Park Schools Served:

Capdau Elementary

Clearwood Jr. High School

Creekside Jr. High School

East Jefferson

Ehret

Fifth Ward Jr. High School

Folsom Jr. High School

Garyville/Mt. Airty

Gretna Middle

Harry Hurst

Higgins

J.B. Martin

J.Q. Adams Middle

Lee Road Jr. High School

Medard Nelson Charter

Ory Magnet

Pitcher Jr. High School

R.K. Smith Middle

Slidell Jr. High School

St. Pius X

St. Tammany Jr. High School

Thurgood Marshall

West Jefferson

 

JA High School Conference:

JA had more than 100 students from 5 schools participate in the JA High School Conference held on April 22.  We had many great volunteers from a large range of industries who spoke with the students  about their interests and career options.  If you would like to volunteer in 2011 please contact Jochen Kranz at 504-569-8652 or jochen@jagno.org.

 

 

 

 

 

5100 Orleans Avenue
New Orleans, LA  70124
Staff Contact Information
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