While the COVID-19 pandemic has halted in-person career exploration programs for students, Junior Achievement has created a new opportunity for students to explore career pathways and connect with industry experts in a safe and innovative way. Over 22,000 eighth through twelfth grade students from across Minnesota, North Dakota, and Western Wisconsin will participate in the JA Inspire Virtual Career Fair Continue Reading...

We are pleased to be welcoming many new board members to our JA Board of Directors. The expertise these individuals bring to the team will really allow us to expand our efforts to continually inspire this next generation to achieve success. Please join us in welcoming them to our organization.  Amy Brachio, EY, Partner, Global Business Consulting Amy leads EY’s Continue Reading...

The onset of COVID-19 has impacted nearly every facet of our day to day lives, one of which is youth employment. Teenagers who might have taken on summer jobs, or who work part time during the school year, have been impacted by the shifting workforce and economy. As a result, many have not only missed out on earned income, but Continue Reading...

1924 – 2020 JA Board Member – 1971; Emertius Board member to date 2008 JA Business Hall of Fame Laureate JA USA Gold Leadership Award Founder, Schilling Family Legacy Society, Junior Achievement Foundation of the Upper Midwest   A letter from past and current JAUM Presidents: Last month our region lost a great leader, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who quietly built Continue Reading...