JA of Georgia

08/19/2026

For everything you forgot this back-to-school season… well, that was easy. 😉 Now through August 29, round up your purchase at Staples to help kids get access to mentorship and career skills.

Everything on your list, plus a little extra impact ✨ Shop back to school deals at Staples (hello, 25¢ supplies), while giving back to kids in your local community.

Learn more about our partnership here: http://bit.ly/4wQc6OS

08/18/2026

We are incredibly proud to see our longtime partner, Delta Air Lines, named #1 on PEOPLE’s 2026 Companies That Care list, & honored that its partnership with JA of Georgia is part of the story!

Here in Delta’s hometown, its investment in the JA Delta Discovery Center of Clayton County is bringing hands-on, Nobel Peace Prize-nominated JA learning experiences to thousands of students each year. Delta’s support is also helping the JA Dream Accelerator prepare young people in Georgia and across the country to dream bigger and explore the possibilities ahead.

Congratulations to Delta Air Lines on this well-deserved recognition!

Delta Air Lines, Hilton, American Express, Sephora, Bank of America and more companies feature on PEOPLE’s annual list of 100 companies prioritizing communities and empowering employees.

08/17/2026

✨ Join us in celebrating the 2027 JA Northeast Georgia Business Hall of Fame Laureate Inductees, Dr. David Barnett, Debbie Lawson Davis, & Ron Quinn! ✨

Mark your calendars for February 4, 2027, as we honor these exceptional individuals and celebrate the partnership between business and education in shaping a brighter future for Northeast Georgia.

All proceeds from this premier event benefit Junior Achievement of Georgia and our mission to prepare students with the skills, confidence, and experiences they need to succeed in school, career, and life. 🎓

To learn more about this year’s honorees, event details, and sponsorship opportunities, visit our website: 🔗 https://www.georgia.ja.org/nega-hall-of-fame

08/13/2026

Believe it or not, volunteer opportunities at JA of Georgia start back in just a few weeks! 🎉

Soon, our JA Discovery Centers will once again be filled with moments of students learning, volunteers making a difference, and so much fun. Teams, like Voya are turning a day of team building into a day of impact.

Want to make an impact this school year? Be like Voya! Grab your team, pick a day and come volunteer with Junior Achievement!

08/12/2026

☕What a morning!!🌅Congratulations to Jennifer Ho, Sr. Director of Board Relations & Special Projects, for winning the On The Rise award at Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Moxie Awards. 🥂

"Receiving the Moxie On the Rise Award is deeply humbling to me. This recognition is meaningful because it reflects everyone who has believed, opened doors, and shaped who I am today. To be recognized alongside so many inspiring women who are making it happen every single day is truly an honor. I am committed to paying this forward for the next generation of women leaders across Gwinnett and Metro Atlanta." -Jennifer Ho

We are so proud of Jennifer Ho and Elisa Molina for their Moxie award nominations and the incredible work they are doing across Gwinnett and Metro Atlanta. These women truly inspire great things for !

08/11/2026

✨ Join us in celebrating the 2026 JA Savannah Business Hall of Fame Laureate Inductees, Lowell Kronowitz, Levy’s Fine Jewelers, and Stratton Leopold, Paramount Pictures & Leopold's Ice Cream! ✨

Mark your calendars for November 6, 2026, as we honor these exceptional individuals and celebrate the partnership between business and education in shaping a brighter future for the Coastal Georgia.

All proceeds from this premier event benefit Junior Achievement of Georgia and our mission to prepare students with the skills, confidence, and experiences they need to succeed in school, career, and life. 🎓

To learn more about this year’s honorees, event details, and sponsorship opportunities, visit our website: 🔗 https://www.georgia.ja.org/hall-of-fame-savannah

08/07/2026

JA Worldwide has been ranked #5 in thedotgood's 2026 list of the world's Top 200 Social-Good Organizations, marking our eighth consecutive year among the global top ten. 🌎

At a time when communities around the world are navigating rapid technological, economic, and social change, this recognition reflects the enduring strength of a global network committed to preparing young people with the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities.

🎉 Thank you to every student, educator, volunteer, board member, staff member, alumnus, and partner who makes this work possible.

🔗 Read more at jaworldwide.org/top-ten-2026.

08/05/2026

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07/29/2026

07/27/2026

Please join us in congratulating and celebrating Jennifer Ho and Elisa Molina, for their 2026 nominations! 🥳

The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce’s annual Moxie Awards, presented by Northeast Georgia Health System, celebrate women whose leadership is making a lasting difference in their organizations and communities.

Read More Here: https://www.georgia.ja.org/blog/2026/7/27/junior-achievement-of-georgia-directors-named-2026-moxie-award-finalists

Jennifer Ho, Senior Director, has been selected as a finalist in the On the Rise category, while Elisa Molina, Director in Gwinnett, has been named a finalist in two categories, the Moxie Award and the Pay It Forward Award.