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December 2022 JA Young Entrepreneur of the Month
By Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana & ABC21 Alive
Entrepreneurship
Meet Madison, owner of Emme Elle...
Why JA? And Why Now? Financial Literacy as a Foundation for a Better Life
Blog from JA USA
By Ed Grocholski
Financial Literacy
At Junior Achievement, we view financial literacy as “the other literacy.” Just like reading or writing, we all deal with money on a near daily basis. Junior Achievement employs a pathways approach to teaching financial literacy to young people. By “pathways,” we mean that JA programs are designed to engage students on the subject over multiple grades, from their first days in kindergarten,...
JA Purse-ology was a huge success!
By Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana
Community Involvement
JA Purse-ology was held on October 6th at our beautiful JA facility. With over 250 guests in attendance, JA raised over $60,000 for the 160,000 students we plan to serve across northern Indiana next...
Why JA? And Why Now? A Response to a Changing Work and Career Landscape
Blog from JA USA
By Ed Grocholski
Work Readiness
Junior Achievement’s proven programs are shown to inspire and prepare young people for success. Our approach is demonstrated to give students the tools they need to increase their chances of achieving their potential in work, career, and...
September 2022 JA Young Entrepreneur of the Month
By Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana & ABC21 Alive
Entrepreneurship
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Intelligent.com - Use Test-Taking Strategies on Exam Day
By Intelligent.com Higher Education Team
Work Readiness
Exam day has come, and although you are well-prepared, you might still feel a bit anxious. Don’t worry. It’s perfectly normal for students to feel some stress when it comes to test-taking, even if they have studied well and know the material.
The following tips will guide you through exam prep and the exam itself. Remember that every exam is different. This test-taking guide is written in a...
Intelligent.com - Take Effective Notes
By Intelligent.com Higher Education Team
Work Readiness
Many college classes involve lectures from professors and discussions among classmates. Taking notes during these lectures and discussions is an important part of the learning process.Research has shown that note-taking improves students’...
Intelligent.com - Study Smart Before Exams
By Intelligent.com Higher Education Team
Work Readiness
Many college students feel stressed and overwhelmed when a test or exam is approaching. Following our study plan and time-management tips should help you feel more prepared in the lead-up to an exam. When it comes time to study, there are many common study methods that can help enhance your exam prep, and reduce your stress. Below is a detailed list of common study methods college students use to...
Intelligent.com - Create A Study Plan
By Intelligent.com
Work Readiness
A study plan is an organized schedule outlining study times and learning goals. Just like with work or school schedules, college students should develop a schedule that sets aside dedicated time each week for studying. This schedule should include dates of quizzes, tests, and exams, as well as deadlines for papers and...
Intelligent.com - Manage Your Stress
By Intelligent.com Higher Education Team
Work Readiness
College is a time of significant transition and discovery. This can be fun and exciting, but also stressful. Whether you’re completing an online or on-campus program, devoting your time and energy to learning is a complex process. You will have to learn how to balance classes and studying with work, extracurricular activities, and social...
