70 Years of Impact: Stories That Shape Junior Achievement. From student to volunteer.
My experience with Junior Achievement began in elementary school. I remember having several JA volunteers visit throughout the years. Those days always felt different — they were interactive, energizing, and created space to learn real-world skills in a way traditional lessons didn’t. I always looked forward to JA days. One of my core childhood memories is our trip to Exchange City (now called Junior Achievement BizTown). Stepping into that miniature community for the day felt like stepping into the
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Junior Achievement Invites Community Members to Volunteer in Classrooms This Spring Semester
Junior Achievement Invites Community Members to Volunteer in Classrooms This Spring Semester (Moline, IL) — Junior Achievement of the Heartland is seeking community members to volunteer in local classrooms this spring, helping students build skills in financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. This year marks Junior Achievement’s 70th anniversary, and volunteers continue to play a key role in the organization’s work—just as they have for decades. JA volunteers partner with teachers to
70 Years of Impact: Stories That Shape Junior Achievement
70 Years of Impact: Stories That Shape Junior AchievementA Conversation That Changed EverythingMary McClorey, TBK Bank Mary McClorey, a Branch Manager at TBK Bank at the time, volunteered to teach Junior Achievement’s “It’s My Job” program in 2016 for juniors and seniors in United Township High School’s iJAG class. The JA curriculum focused on employability, leadership, and soft-skill development which aligned perfectly with the class’s goals. On the first day, Mary shared her own career journey from
