Dr. Bernard Franklin has been named president of Junior Achievement of Middle America effective December 1st. Please join us as we welcome him to Junior Achievement and start this exciting new chapter.

With less than half of teens very confident that they will someday be working in their dream job, it is crucial that students have the tools they need to land these jobs—tools they get through JA programs. Read this study, and see what U.S. teens have to say about their "dream job" and how they plan to achieve their career goals.

Teens are aware of the impact the economy has had on their families and their own futures—and they are changing their dreams as a result. See how teens' attitudes and behaviors around money management have changed in the last year.

Have you ever wondered how to talk to or teach your kids about money matters? Now, more than ever, it is important that we give our children the guidance and information they need to be financially literate. Junior Achievement $ave, USA parent lessons help you to discuss and learn about money-management issues with your kids.

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Save the date for November 14, 2013 as we celebrate achievements and contributions of Laureates who have made an impact in our community. These men and women are examples to the youth participating in JA to see their inner greatness and reach for the stars.

A recent JA Gallup Poll revealed that two-thirds of those responsible for hiring new employees believe it is increasingly important for the American workforce to be more entrepreneurial to stay competitive in the world economy. Read JA's report on, "The Entrepreneurial Workforce" to learn more.

Public education needs all the help it can get. Here’s how to lend a hand.

Although the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act helped pull the economy out of a serious recession, it was not nearly as effective as the government had predicted. This cutting-edge Junior Achievement report discusses the U.S. policymaking process, why the economic recovery is lagging, and the outlook for 2011-12.