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...

Following a great week of pitches from 27 finalist teams, the MN Cup competition has announced this year’s division winners. We are celebrating the hard work and dedication of two JA Company Program start-ups who took the 1st place (BioBev) and runner-up (Meiya) prizes in this year’s 18 and under Youth Division.  During their time participating in JA Company Program, Continue Reading...