Friday, 21 Jun 2024 | JA USA
FlameGuard, created after tragic fire, getting a shot at global recognition.
Thursday, 20 Jun 2024 | JA USA
The Wayne County Community Foundation shares spring grant recipients and projects.
Thursday, 13 Jun 2024 | JA USA
Jackson High School JA Company wins national competition, North Canton Hoover High School JA Company places third
Thursday, 13 Jun 2024 | JA USA
High school entrepreneurs and innovators from Junior Achievement achieve national recognition at the 2024 JA National Student Leadership Summit
Wednesday, 15 May 2024 | JA USA
JA Inspire event brings over 250 local students and more than 30 companies together, for hands-on job demonstrations.
Wednesday, 20 Mar 2024 | JA USA
JANCO receives Summit County-focused grant to continue and build upon K-12 programming
Sunday, 17 Mar 2024 | JA USA
She helps shape future business leaders through JA
Saturday, 09 Mar 2024 | JA USA
Building the next generation of entrepreneurs through Junior Achievement events and learning opportunities.
Monday, 04 Mar 2024 | JA USA
JANCO is selected as one of nine local nonprofits to receive funding in Knox County.
Thursday, 22 Feb 2024 | JA USA
Local students get hands-on experiences with over 50 companies at Mansfield's JA Inspire event.
Tuesday, 23 Jan 2024 | JA USA
Jackson High School students focus on fire safety
Monday, 22 Jan 2024 | JA USA
Event experiences tremendous growth in its second year.
Tuesday, 16 Jan 2024 | JA USA
JA Inspire grows in 2nd year to meet changing needs of school and community partners
Tuesday, 12 Dec 2023 | JA USA
JANCO receives funding to boost programming in Crawford County, as part of the Community Foundation for Crawford County's $422K grant awards.
Wednesday, 29 Nov 2023 | JA USA
33 local nonprofits receive funds totaling over $357,000 for community causes.
Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023 | JA USA
JANCO reveals newly renovated space to public.
Friday, 13 Oct 2023 | JA USA
JA of North Central Ohio received the 2023 Connections Fund grant from the Richland County Foundation for its program "Destination Career: Richland County."
Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023 | JA USA
JANCO's Tyler Adams named as 2023 recipient; he will join this inspirational group who are celebrated for their impact, leadership and vision for Greater Akron.
Friday, 30 Jun 2023 | JA USA
Lori McCleese will join the ranks of female professionals honored by Smart Business's progressive and impactful awards.
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 | JA USA
Junior Achievement and Citizens joined forces to gain insight into where teens' thoughts are when it comes to the cost of higher education.
Friday, 10 Mar 2023 | JA USA
Akron Community Foundation announces grant recipients
Saturday, 25 Feb 2023 | JA USA
High school students are learn about job opportunities, up close and in-person, at JA Inspire to Hire
Friday, 24 Feb 2023 | JA USA
700 students converged on the Richland County Fairgrounds for Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio's first Inspire to Hire event.
Thursday, 23 Feb 2023 | JA USA
High school students learn about jobs at hands-on career exploration event
Sunday, 13 Nov 2022 | JA USA
JA helps students take their first steps toward career exploration at in-person and virtual events.
Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022 | JA USA
Over $6 million provided to nonprofits through Gannett Foundation grants
Tuesday, 11 Oct 2022 | JA USA
New event brings together Richland students and local businesses
Friday, 26 Aug 2022 | JA USA
"Supporting a local need is what it's all about," says Modern Woodmen, presenting sponsor of the 2022 JA Golf Classic at Shelby Crossing Golf Course
Tuesday, 16 Aug 2022 | JA USA
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gives in support of K-12th grade financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career- readiness
Tuesday, 19 Jul 2022 | JA USA
Area president recognized for significant achievements at 2022 JA National Leadership Conference
Friday, 24 Jun 2022 | JA USA
Teens competed with students from fourteen other JA student companies to win national title
Saturday, 18 Jun 2022 | JA USA
JA of North Central Ohio one of 750 groups nationwide competing for funds
Tuesday, 31 May 2022 | JA USA
More than $14 million in Ohio's capital budget slated for local projects
Wednesday, 25 May 2022 | JA USA
North Central Ohio celebrates the accomplishments of local students at home - and nationally!
Wednesday, 25 May 2022 | JA USA
Orrville Chamber presents JANCO with the 14th annual Worthy Works Award
Friday, 20 May 2022 | JA USA
Akron-based foundation awards over $2.25 million in grants to local non-profit projects
Friday, 13 May 2022 | JA USA
JA of North Central Ohio announces its annual scholarship recipients - congratulations!
Friday, 13 May 2022 | JA USA
JA of North Central Ohio announces the 2023 scholarship recipients - con-grads!
Monday, 09 May 2022 | JA USA
Local Hudson students compete on national stage with online simulation J
Wednesday, 04 May 2022 | JA USA
13 student teams from Stark and Medina showcase achievements and compete for prizes
Wednesday, 13 Apr 2022 | JA USA
Students with 13 companies to participate in the 2022 JA Expo
Tuesday, 12 Apr 2022 | JA USA
13 teams of local students preparing to compete in-person at the JA Expo
Friday, 11 Mar 2022 | JA USA
State Farm receives award in recognition of volunteered time as critical mentoring and positive role models
Wednesday, 16 Feb 2022 | JA USA
Ohio JA areas receive $100,000 grant from the Ohio Farm Bureau to introduce students to careers in food, agriculture and environmental sciences at JA Virtual Inspire.
Thursday, 10 Feb 2022 | JA USA
JA of NCO has partnered with APS to bring JA Personal Finance 2.0 program to ninth-grade students this spring and is seeking community volunteers
Saturday, 27 Nov 2021 | JA USA
Local retailers and vendors, including high school JA Company students, welcomed in the holiday season at the Holiday Kickoff event at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
Sunday, 17 Oct 2021 | JA USA
JA Inspire is back! Presenting by FirstEnergy Foundation, the event features fresh content.
Tuesday, 05 Oct 2021 | JA USA
Two Summit Co. organizations will receive $5,000 grants as part of a national effort involving the Akron Beacon Journal and Gannett Foundation.
Wednesday, 25 Aug 2021 | JA USA
A Modern Woodmen fundraiser for Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio turned into a rousing success earlier this month.
Monday, 19 Jul 2021 | JA USA
Six local nonprofit organizations have applied for grants through The Gannett Foundations A Community Thrives program. Now they need your support.
Friday, 16 Jul 2021 | JA USA
Eight Stark County nonprofit organizations have applied for grants through The Gannett Foundations A Community Thrives program. Now they need your support.
Wednesday, 14 Jul 2021 | JA USA
Hoover High Schools Junior Achievement Program has taken home another title of Company of the Year at this years National Student Leadership Summit competition.
Tuesday, 06 Jul 2021 | JA USA
Junior Achievement team wins national company of the year
Sunday, 23 May 2021 | JA USA
2 Stark Co. JA Company teams have been selected to compete against 13 others at the virtual JA NSLS.
Monday, 10 May 2021 | JA USA
JA Company program students shine at the virtual JA Entrepreneurship Challenge!
Monday, 10 May 2021 | JA USA
Congratulations to the 2021 JA of North Central Ohio scholarship winners
Friday, 23 Apr 2021 | JA USA
GlenOak High School students fulfill freshmen year dream!
Tuesday, 20 Apr 2021 | JA USA
Stark Tank gives college and high school students the opportunity to pitch companies to local industry experts.
Sunday, 18 Apr 2021 | JA USA
How one JA Company experience led a local senior to a national platform.
Thursday, 08 Apr 2021 | JA USA
What started as an assignment for Hoover High School student Gavin Williams turned into an unexpected opportunity.
Thursday, 08 Apr 2021 | JA USA
Competition heats up as 11 student-run teams prepare for the 2021 JA Entrepreneurship Challenge
Sunday, 07 Mar 2021 | JA USA
Break the Ice - the game that is new every time you play!
Friday, 29 Jan 2021 | JA USA
Mentoring matters - but don't take JA's word for it! (Click the URL link for video story)
Tuesday, 26 Jan 2021 | JA USA
MentorStark and the Canton Charge team up to bring local mentor and mentee stories to the community.
Saturday, 23 Jan 2021 | JA USA
Learn where one JA Company team's inspiration came from and how that impacted their mindset and business plan.
Monday, 18 Jan 2021 | JA USA
The pandemic changed every aspect of daily lives. But it also generated a lot of ideas and inventions, including one by a group of high school students in Canton.
Saturday, 16 Jan 2021 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio (NCO) and FirstEnergy Foundation are teaming up to help young people take their first steps toward their careers through JA Virtual Inspire.
Tuesday, 22 Dec 2020 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio is planning its first-ever virtual career exploration fair, meant to offer area 7th - 12th-graders a chance to explore potential careers and connect with local employers.
Friday, 11 Dec 2020 | JA USA
Thanks to overwhelming community support, JA of North Central Ohio received grants for the upcoming March JA Virtual Inspire career exploration event.
Sunday, 16 Aug 2020 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio held its annual golf classic Aug. 3 at the Shady Hollow Country Club.
Monday, 10 Aug 2020 | JA USA
As educators and officials continue to mull over how to bring students back to their classrooms safely, a recent survey released by Junior Achievement USA...
Tuesday, 04 Aug 2020 | JA USA
Looming storms could not dampen spirits as 72 golfers gathered for the Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio Golf Classic on August 3rd...
Thursday, 18 Jun 2020 | JA USA
Local group of teen entrepreneurs go head-to-head against 13 other teams in virtual business competition
Friday, 15 May 2020 | JA USA
JA of North Central Ohio is pleased to celebrate students' accomplishments and announce the winners of the virtual 2020 JA Entrepreneurship Challenge & Expo. Sponsored by Coastal Pet Products and supported by the Burton D. Morgan Foundation and The Impact Group, this exciting culmination of the JA Company program featured eight student-run companies from high schools in Medina, Summit and Stark Counties.
Wednesday, 15 Jan 2020 | JA USA
Treasurer Robert Sprague today announced the establishment of the Ohio Treasurers Compass Award program. The new monthly recognition program aims to shine a light on organizations, programs, and individuals across Ohio who are working to advance financial literacy and empowerment.
Thursday, 12 Dec 2019 | JA USA
The Barberton Community Foundation announced Thursday it has awarded six nonprofit organizations a total of $48,375 in fourth-quarter grants.
Tuesday, 10 Dec 2019 | JA USA
The Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees approved $524,558 in grants during its December meeting.
Tuesday, 17 Sep 2019 | JA USA
The Allstate Battle of the Bags cornhole tournament in support of Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio returns to Sto-Kent Family Entertainment on Friday, Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. This is the third year Allstate has hosted the tournament; however, it is the first time the event will take place on a Friday afternoon.
Friday, 05 Jul 2019 | JA USA
Lori McCleese has been named president of the newly-merged Junior Achievement of East Central Ohio and Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio.
Thursday, 20 Jun 2019 | JA USA
Simple Starters, a company in Hoovers business management class, was named the 2019 Junior Achievement Company of the Year.
Thursday, 06 Jun 2019 | JA USA
They came, they saw - and they rocked our socks off!
Saturday, 01 Jun 2019 | JA USA
Merger will help both operations leverage relationships and maximize student impact.
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017 | JA USA
In early spring of this year, in partnership with the PGA TOUR and Junior Achievement Worldwide, FedEx launched the FedEx Junior Business Challenge, a program to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Tuesday, 20 Sep 2016 | JA USA
The Allstate Foundation has awarded Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio (JA) a $30,000 grant to provide financial literacy education to approximately 1,000 students throughout the region during the 2016-2017 school year.
Saturday, 16 Jul 2016 | JA USA
A recent effort in Akron aimed at getting young professionals more involved with the boards of area nonprofits has found what it needs most to succeed: a surplus of smart, engaged, young people who are ready and willing to lead their community forward.
Sunday, 06 Dec 2015 | JA USA
The Allstate Foundation has awarded Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio a $35,000 grant to help provide financial literacy education to more than 1,300 students throughout the region during the 2015-2016 school year.
