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Junior Achievement Summer Style: Have Fun and Become an Entrepreneur
By Ricky Pollitt
Entrepreneurship
Younger children especially at the elementary school level have a surplus of fun opportunities and activities they can partake in to begin understanding the importance of financial literacy, work readiness and...
Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore Launches Updated Logo and Branding
By Ricky Pollitt
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore announced the launch of its updated logo and branding. Its the first change to the Junior Achievement logo since 1986. The update reflects the organizations evolution from a supplemental youth development program in the 1980s to a fully integrated K-12 education partner...
Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore Announces Updates to Perdue Henson Junior Achievement Center
By Ricky Pollitt
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore announced updates to its upcoming Perdue Henson Junior Achievement Center on Tuesday, May 24 at Salisbury University, hosting a packed room of community leaders, elected officials, education advocates and JA...
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE EASTERN SHORE RAISES OVER $47,000 AT ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
By Ricky Pollitt
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore raised over $47,000 at the 36th Annual Golf Tournament held April 28, 2022 at the Glen Riddle Golf Course in Berlin, MD. The tournament was presented by BBSI and sponsored by R&R Coatings, Gillis Gilkerson and Mountaire...
Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore Welcomes Nearly 100 High School Girls At Inaugural Leading Ladies Event
By Ricky Pollitt
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore hosted its inaugural Leading Ladies event at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge on Thursday, Feb. 21, welcoming nearly 100 high school students from the Dorchester and Talbot...
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE EASTERN SHORE TO HOST 36TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
By Ricky Pollitt
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore will host its 36th Annual Golf Tournament on April 28, 2022 at the Glen Riddle Golf Course in Berlin, MD. The tournament is presented by BBSI and sponsored by R&R Coatings, Gillis Gilkerson and Mountaire...
Junior Achievement To Welcome Over 3,500 Students At JA Inspire Experience
By Ricky Pollitt
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore will welcome over 3,500 students from seven counties when it hosts JA Inspire at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center on Tuesday, March 29 and Wednesday, March...
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE EASTERN SHORE RECEIVES $20,000 GRANT FROM ARBY'S FOUNDATION
By Ricky Pollitt
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore has received a $20,000 grant from the Arbys Foundation as part of their Make a Difference Campaign local grants program. The grant funds will help bring JA programs to thousands of students throughout Maryland and Virginias eastern...
Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore Raises Over $46,000 to Help Bring Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship and Work Readiness Education to Local Students
By Richard Pollitt
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore raised $46,375 in its mission to bring financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness education to local students throughout the area. Donations came from JAs Giving Tuesday and End of Year...
Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore Joins the Global Giving Tuesday Movement
By Richard Pollitt
Community Involvement
Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore will participate in Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity...
