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Nov 12, 2015NATIONAL
JA Canada Students Open the Markets
TORONTO, ON, November 12, 2015 – This morning students from JA Canada, the country’s largest provider of youth business education programs, were thrilled to celebrate Financial...
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Apr 24, 2012LOCAL
More than 1100 students will participate in Financial Literacy Week
Edmonton, AB. April 24, 2012. This week marks Financial Literacy Week at MacEwan University in Edmonton for Junior Achievement. Over 1100 students from Edmonton Public and Catholic...
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JA Canada Welcomes 120 International Students for Business and Leadership Conference
Generous Donation from The Wilson Foundation will enable high school students to learn about business ethics while participating in a week long case competition Toronto, ON, August 10, 2015 – JA Canada, the largest provider of youth business education programs in Canada today announced that the Wilson Foundation has made a significant two year financial commitment...
JA Canada Receives Grant from Million Dollar Round Table Foundation
Toronto, ON, June 1, 2015 — The MDRT Foundation has awarded a $1,000 grant to JA Canada to support delivery of Junior Achievement programs to students across Canada. Through its global grants, the MDRT Foundation is committed to building stronger families and communities around the globe. This year, the MDRT Foundation will award nearly $1 million in MDRT member-endorsed...
Exceptional Achievers Sharing Exceptional Stories
TORONTO, ON—May 4, 2015—Last week, a group of inspiring JA Achievers shared their success stories at the annual Canadian Business Hall of Fame Gala Dinner & Induction Ceremony. These Achievers are entrepreneurs, volunteers and active in their communities and we are proud to recognize and share their accomplishments. Each year, six of our national award...
Junior Achievement Announces Winners of the H.E. Miskiman National Leadership Award
Dr. Brian McMillan, Mrs. Louise Mitchell and Mr. Steve Wilson Recognized for Their Exceptional Volunteer Efforts JA Canada Board member Bruce Howatt and Betty Ferguson, President, JA Prince Edward Island present Dr. Brian McMillan, President Holland College with the H.E. Miskiman National Leadership Award Kevin Dane, Chair, JA Canada presents Louise Mitchell, Senior Vice...
Connecting Women to Explore Career Possbilities
Peterborough, ON, March 25, 2015—Junior Achievement of Peterborough, Lakeland, Muskoka provided the opportunity for more than 100 female students in grades 10 and 11 to learn from women in a round-table career forum. The students circulated through 5 sessions where they met and interacted with local women in different career paths. At each table, these mentors...