Trailblazing Inventions, Brilliant Minds

NOVEMBER 2022 NEWSLETTER

This Month's Highlights:

Passion is the #1 Hiring Trait!
Why Are You Here?
Community Care Plan and Rick Case Automotive Group Open JA BizTown Storefronts
Entrepreneurship Starts with $100!
November Events - Two Men and a Boat!

Passion is the #1 Hiring Trait!

Passion is the #1 requirement for a new team member at JA. You can have all the right education, experience, and references, but you can’t train passion!

We are thrilled to welcome three new team members who have the passion for the JA mission.

Morgan D'Jangali, Community Outreach Manager, manages our Volunteer Services Program. She's ready to help you find the best opportunity to inspire young people!
Jude Estime, Controller, manages our Finance Department. Jude assures JA stays audit-ready.
Danielle Koppelman, Grants & Gov't Relations Manager, works to secure grant funding to provide JA programs.

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Why Are You Here?

How will you share your story and experience? How will you inspire the next generation? Hear from one of JA's volunteers about his experience.

"Too many of our children feel hopeless about the future. They will tell you they feel unready to become adults. They need role models who can inspire them. That's why I volunteer with JA on a regular basis. JA makes it easy and always makes me feel special for giving my time and being part of the solution." - Chaz Warrington, DEX imaging

The way we work may have changed, but the need for role models in the lives of young people hasn't. So, whether you work in an office, hybrid or remotely, Junior Achievement has ways you can volunteer with students during the workday. Community Outreach Manager Morgan D'Jangali is committed to "delivering the wow" and making sure your volunteer experience is rewarding and memorable! Click link to learn about volunteer opportunities or contact Morgan at Morgan@JASouthFlorida.org.

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Newest JA BizTown Storefronts are Open for Business!

This school year, Broward County and south Palm Beach 5th grade students will get to experience business and develop financial literacy and work skills in two new JA BizTown storefronts. Community Care Plan and Rick Case Automotive Group storefronts were officially opened and celebrated with private ribbon cuttings.

In the Community Care Plan storefront, students begin to understand the importance of health insurance and gain exposure to the careers available in the insurance industry. While at the Rick Case Automotive Group, students will learn the basics of car care - servicing and performing the jobs in an automotive center.

Thanks to all of our JA World storefronts, over 50,000 students learn about applying for jobs, voting, career opportunities, customer service, sales, paychecks, savings, spending, investing, taxes, budgeting, etc. both in the classroom and in one-day simulations.

A storefront in JA World is a prime investment in the future! If you're interested in one of the few open storefronts, please contact Adrinia Woods, Chief Revenue Officer, at Adrinia@JASouthFlorida.org.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT JA BIZTOWN

It All Starts with $100

In 1907, two teenage entrepreneurs, Claude Ryan and Jim Casey, created American Messenger Company, a package delivery service company in a Seattle basement with a $100 loan. In 1919, the company expanded to Oakland, changed its name and grew to be one of the world's largest. We know them as United Parcel Service (UPS).

JA believes every young person should be encouraged and inspired to dream, develop the skills and learn the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, while experiencing the determination and resilience it takes to build a company.

This year, 20 Broward and south Palm Beach high school teams will participate in the JA Fellows Entrepreneurship Program. This 8-month experience allows teens to start, capitalize and run businesses - starting with $100 loan from JA. One of these companies could be a future UPS!

Thanks to Broward College President Gregory Haile and other guest speakers, Stefano Selorio (Carevocacy), Ryan Cronin (CITY Furniture), Marc Rosen (Welch's),Tamara Rodriguez (Island TV) and Art Rosenberg (JA Board Member) for inspiring these budding entrepreneurs at the recent JA Fellows Retreat!

It all starts with $100! Want to help shape the future of these budding entrepreneurs? Support a team for $100 or get involved with JA Fellows. Contact Angelina Jadulal at Angelina@JASouthFlorida.org.

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JA Fellows 2022 Youth Retreat Highlights

Two Men and a Boat!

Two outstanding community leaders are ready to shine at exciting November events to raise funds for Junior Achievement programs. And one extraordinary cruise resort is ready to sail away in support of JA.

Broward County Mayor Michael Udine will be honored as the 2022 Ultimate Man of the Year on November 14th at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel. Join us to enjoy all the things guys like best - wine, spirits, food, cigars and football! A few tickets and sponsorships are still available.

David Greenberg is JA's Man of Style! He'll walk the runway on December 1st as one of 12 men representing non-profit organizations. Join us at The Galleria for a fun night and support JA. We've got the tickets!

Experience all that Celebrity Beyond has to offer - culinary experiences, libations and live entertainment. Enjoy some special time with Celebrity CEO, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo and a surprise guest. Reserve your cabin NOW and sail the Atlantic November 6th-8th.