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Access official announcements, organizational updates, and media resources from Junior Achievement.

Wednesday, 17 Jun 2026 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of the Heartland is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Barth as Chief Financial & Operating Officer (CFO/COO). She will join the organization on June 22, bringing extensive experience in financial leadership, operations, and strategic planning.
Wednesday, 13 May 2026 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of the Heartland has been recognized with the Friend of Education Award by the Dubuque Education Association, honoring the organization’s ongoing commitment to supporting students, educators, and schools throughout the Dubuque area.
Thursday, 03 Oct 2024 | JA USA
JA Announces Local Naming of JA BizTown®, a State-of-the-Art Facility Empowering Young Minds
Wednesday, 01 May 2024 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of the Heartland is happy to announce the honorees for the 2024 Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame. The JA Business Hall of Fame was created to honor outstanding community leaders who represent the very best in local businesses.
Thursday, 04 Apr 2024 | JA USA
On this JA Day, it is with great pleasure that we announce the naming of the acclaimed JA Finance Park in the new Junior Achievement Inspiration Center as the Jim Victor JA Finance Park®.
Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 | JA USA
Junior Achievement of the Heartland is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant to support core mission learning experiences in Scott and Rock Island counties. The grant, provided by The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, will play a pivotal role in empowering young minds and fostering financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship education.

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