Episode 97: Marcia & Melissa from Junior Achievement talk ”Why JA?” and about the JA JobSpark program

Marcia Forston, President and CEO with Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana and Melissa Bassemier, Senior Marketing Manager with Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana tell us all about Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana –

"At Junior Achievement, we believe in 'possible."  Each day, we work to help young people discover what’s possible in their lives.  We do this by helping them connect what they learn in school with life outside the classroom.  We let them know its possible to invest in their future, to gain a better understanding of how the world works, and to pursue their dreams.  We show them that it’s possible for tomorrow to be a better day. 

Junior Achievement’s proven lessons in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship are shown to positively impact the lives of young people. These lessons align with national and state educational standards and are delivered to millions of students across the country with the help of our education partners and volunteers from the local community.

Research shows that JA Alumni are more likely to have a college degree, feel confident managing money, have career success, and have started a business as an adult.   

Junior Achievement is where business and education meet. For more information on Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana visit: swindiana.ja.org