January is #NationalMentoringMonth and a perfect time to #ThankAMentor who made a difference in your life! 🌟 Take a moment this month to reflect on the incredible impact our mentors have had in shaping our lives. What valuable lessons have your mentors shared with you? 💡 #JAImpact #ThankAMentorMonth
Junior Achievement of WNY
Education Administration Programs
Amherst, NY 641 followers
Inspiring tomorrows by empowering young people to own their economic success since 1919.
About us
Junior Achievement of WNY's volunteer-delivered, Kindergarten-12th grade programs foster career & work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire kids to dream big and reach their potential. Volunteers embody the heart of Junior Achievement (JA) by providing real-world experiences to students. Sharing your knowledge is an important key to helping students realize their boundless potential... and you will have a lot of fun in the process! How does it work? Volunteering for JA is fun, flexible and rewarding. JA programs are easy to teach, require a modest time investment, and provide immediate feedback and personal satisfaction. JA provides volunteers with everything they need to be successful in the classroom, including: -Choice of elementary, middle or high school close to home or work -All classroom materials needed to teach the program including a step-by-step lesson plan -Training on how to use the JA materials as well as teaching and classroom management tips -Connection to a teacher to coordinate when you teach the JA program - five-seven weeks for 45 minutes
- Website
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http://www.jawny.org
External link for Junior Achievement of WNY
- Industry
- Education Administration Programs
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Amherst, NY
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1958
- Specialties
- financial literacy, entrepreneurship, work readiness, education, volunteer programs, and community engagement
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
University Corporate Centre, 500 Corporate Parkway
Suite 118
Amherst, NY 14226, US
Employees at Junior Achievement of WNY
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John P. Crawford
Executive Leader developing innovative strategies that advance organizational mission while building alternate revenue streams and high-performing…
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Katharine Cassens
Multi-faceted Public Relations and Communications Professional: Strategic Minded. Versatile. Creative.
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Kyra Rieker
Family Services and Volunteer Coordinator at Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity
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Kara Hyman
Program Manager at Junior Achievement of WNY
Updates
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A new year brings new opportunities! 🌟 As we welcome the year ahead, we’re excited to continue empowering students for a brighter future. What goals are you setting for yourself this year? 🎉 #NewYearResolutions #JuniorAchievement #EmpoweringStudents
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In the past year, JA empowered students with real-world skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Here’s to making even more impact! #JAMission #StudentSuccess
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Happy Holidays from Junior Achievement! This season, let’s celebrate opportunities, learning, and the bright futures ahead. #SeasonOfGiving #JAInspires
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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
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Junior Achievement of WNY reposted this
M&T Bank and Junior Achievement of WNY recently teamed up to develop an immersive learning program to help local fifth graders understand and build confidence in personal finance, in-branch transactions, banking relationships, entrepreneurship, and more. During the fourth and final session of the program, the students received a tour of the branch and had the opportunity to make their own deposit, learn about the different roles within the bank, and ask local banking leaders questions. See the story on WGRZ: http://ms.spr.ly/6043onmqX.
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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
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Give the gift of your time this season! Volunteer with JA and help students discover their potential. #GiveBack #JAVolunteer
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More to be thankful for this year. 🩵 We appreciate Roy’s Cares, an initiative of Roy’s Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electrical, for running a monthly contest highlighting local nonprofits. JA received the most votes and was presented with a $500 check earlier this week. #royscares #supportlocal #jawny
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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
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