Junior Achievement of Central Iowa

To our educators, students, volunteers, board members, donors and partners, we are wishing you all a very happy holiday season! Our hearts are filled with gratitude as we reflect upon so many mission moments from 2024 and we thank you all for making those moments a reality for Central Iowa students. We are so thankful to be part of this incredible community. #HappyHolidays #Community #Partnership #Thankful

Do you know of any students developing a business idea? JA Connect's Develop A Lean Business Plan activity guides students in planning for success during Write a Business Plan Month! Discover more: https://bit.ly/3Z1LT0D #Entrepreneurship #JAImpact

Empower the next generation through mentorship! JA mentors helped Therese Boter rise from public housing to a rewarding career in finance. Be part of this impact—volunteer with JA and help change lives. 🌟💼 Join us in making a difference! #TheJAEffect #BecauseofJA #JAAlumni #Volunteer #BoundlessPossibility

Give the gift of your time this season! Volunteer with JA and help students discover their potential. #GiveBack #JAVolunteer

Earlier this week, Ryan Osborn sat down with Jenica Lensmeyer, JA Board Member and Vice President of Marketing and Industry Relations at Iowa Bankers Association to record an episode of the Banking Connection Podcast. The two of them discussed the power of partnership and how we're working together to prepare Iowa students to succeed - give it a listen! Thanks for having us, IBA! https://lnkd.in/gsRsw-cU #BoundlessPossibilities #Partnership #Community

STEM meets finance! Junior Achievement’s guide to cryptocurrency introduces students to digital money, innovation, and tech careers. Explore today! https://bit.ly/3CGSE0x #Crypto #JAinSTEM

Learning by doing: JA values hands-on experiences that bring real-world skills to students everywhere. Contact us to see how you can make an impact. #JAEducation #EmpoweringYouth

Congratulations to our JA Board of Directors member, Casey Decker, on his promotion to President & Chief Operating Officer at Sammons Financial Group Companies! We're grateful for all you and Sammons do for JA and our community!

On behalf of the JA of Central Iowa Team - THANK YOU! Thank you to all of our sponsors, attendees and supporters of the 2024 JA Bowl-A-Thon - we had so much fun with you all last week! We couldn't do it without you and hope you had a great afternoon with your colleagues, creating memories and sharing laughs all while supporting the JA mission and helping create bright futures for the students of Central Iowa. Another big thank you to our Raffle, Tree and Prize Wheel Sponsors for their support. Raffle Sponsors: EquiTrust Life Insurance Company, RSM Tree Sponsors: ClaimDOC, GreenState Credit Union, Iowa Bankers Association, NCMIC, The Weitz Company Prize Wheel Sponsors: RBC Wealth Management, Two Rivers Marketing, UHY LLP, Certified Public Accountants Keep your eyes peeled for more event photos, and be sure to share yours with the hashtag #BowlForBrightFutures. We can't wait to see you next year! #BowlForBrightFutures #Community #BowlAThon

Celebrate Hour of Code with Junior Achievement! Our programs introduce students to coding and tech, helping spark new passions. #JAInspires #FutureCoders