JUNE NEWSLETTER - 2024

Jen Hayes is a welcome addition to the Junior Achievement Board of Directors. Jen has over 20 years of experience in education between Dayton and Middletown public schools. She currently holds the position of K-12 Programs Coordinator overseeing Passport to Tomorrow, Professional Development, and the English Leaner Program at Middletown City School District. Jen brings her enthusiasm in ensuring students are successful post-secondary to JA of Middletown Area and we're honored to have her!

This decision stems from my deep commitment to helping children discover their passions and potential. Junior Achievement's mission to inspire and prepare young people for success aligns perfectly with my belief that every child deserves the opportunity to explore their interests and develop the skills they need to pursue their dreams.

Through this role, I aim to contribute to creating programs and opportunities that ignite curiosity and foster a sense of purpose in young learners. By guiding them towards understanding their unique talents and interests, we can empower them to envision and achieve a fulfilling future. I'm excited about the positive impact we can make together in shaping the next generation of passionate and driven individuals.

The first session of JA Company Program Pop-Up was successful! The participating students stated they had fun during the week. These students asked great questions and had even better answers. They were engaged and acted professionally while selling their popcorn to patrons. They were able to raise nearly $200 from sales that was donated to the Friends of the Franklin-Springboro Public Library. Thank you to the Springboro branch for being such great partners and hosts and to Marc Dixon who led our lessons.

JA of Middletown Area President, Maria Langendorf, spoke at the Butler County Youth Summit about Junior Achievement and financial literacy. Click here to see a recap of the activities.

JA COMPANY PROGRAM POPUP

Springboro Public Library

Call 937-748-3200 to register.

July 15th-19th | 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Teens learn how to plan, launch, and operate their own business venture. All teen companies will be given the same product to sell. It is up to them to figure out how to differentiate themselves from their fellow competitors. They will learn business skills during the week as they work on their unique product. On Friday, each team will pitch their product to the audience.

JA THINK LIKE AN ENTREPRENEUR

Franklin Public Library

Call 937-746-2665 to register.

August 6th | 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Teens will interact and learn about the mindset and the skills needed for success by aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators, enabling opportunity identification, innovation, value creation, and problem-solving.

GOLF CLASSIC

SAVE THE DATE:

Monday, September 16th, 2024 (click to add to calendar)

Wildwood Golf Club

Mark 9/16/24 on your calendars for The Barb Morris Junior Achievement Golf Classic! Registration will be open soon. If you're interested in sponsorship, please email maria.langendorf@ja.org or call 513-594-2733.

NEW GRANT

We've recently been awarded a $12,500 grant from the Molyneaux Charitable Foundation, First Financial Bank, Trustee. Thank you for supporting Junior Achievement's mission of empowering the next generation through financial literacy.

JA USA

Junior Achievement of Middletown Area is just one sector of a global organization. JA USA has been doing some great work nationwide. Click here to see their latest news.

THANK YOU JA MIDDLETOWN INVESTORS:

The JA RD Baker Memorial Fund

Barnitz Fund

Molyneaux Charitable Foundation

Junior Achievement of Middletown Area's purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed. We are passionate about our mission to educate students in Financial Literacy, Work & Career Readiness, and Entrepreneurship and have been providing this service for local students since 1939.