Junior Achievement Greater Baton Rouge

09/01/2026

Yesterday, the JA team attended the LCA/Donaldsonville Partners in Progress Luncheon. We were able to visit with our industry partners and learn more about the new Hyundai steel facility. JA is proud to partner with Ascension schools and local industry leaders to support workforce development pathways through programs like JA Trades Quest, JA BizTown, and JA Leading Ladies/Mentoring Men.
To volunteer, contact Becky Dantin: [email protected]

08/31/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JA! Its been the most amazing 70 years for us and we can't wait to see what 70 more will bring!

08/28/2026

POV Wildwood Elementary students: “Too hot for recess? Challenge accepted!” ☀️🥵

Instead of melting on the playground, these awesome students put their energy to work helping Junior Achievement get ready for JA BizTown! From teamwork to hard work (and maybe a little fun along the way), they’re proving that making a difference is way cooler than recess today.

Thanks, Wildwood Elementary, for turning a hot day into a great day for a great cause! 👏🏙️ Kathy Hsu Paula Talbot Dawson

Learn more about JA BizTown here https://batonrouge.ja.org/programs/ja-biztown

08/27/2026

Junior Achievement received a certificate today at the Ascension Expo for our partnership with Ascension schools during 25-26! We have even more great things planned in Ascension this school year including more JA Biztown, Leading Ladies, & Mentoring Men events! It was great visiting with our board members and partners today!

08/25/2026

We were honored to attend the ribbon-cutting of Amazon Prime Air's new Drone Delivery Center in Baton Rouge and get a firsthand look at technology shaping the future.

Even more exciting, Amazon presented Junior Achievement of Greater Baton Rouge with a $15,000 investment in our JA financial literacy programs for students across our 10-parish area, helping us continue inspiring and preparing students for success.

A huge thank you to Amazon Prime Air and our board members whose connections and support make opportunities like this possible.

One connection can make a tremendous impact for the students we serve. 🚁💙 Paula Talbot Dawson

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06/30/2026

We’re proud to announce that Renee Graff has been named the incoming Board Treasurer for Junior Achievement of Greater Baton Rouge!

Renee serves as Chief Accounting Officer at Investar Bank and has been a dedicated member of the JA Board for many years. Her financial expertise, leadership, and continued commitment to our mission make her an incredible asset in this new role.

Please join us in congratulating Renee as she continues to help empower young people in our community to own their economic success!

06/29/2026

Join us in congratulating Chris Peters, our incoming JA Greater Baton Rouge Board Chair!

As Controller at Window World and a long-time JA Board member, Chris brings both strong leadership and a deep passion for empowering local students. We’re grateful for his continued dedication and excited for the impact ahead.

Congratulations, Chris!

06/26/2026

We want to give a heartfelt thank you to Wendi Berthelot, our outgoing JA Greater Baton Rouge Board President!
Wendi, Director of Audit & Assurance Services at LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors, has led with passion, integrity, and purpose. Her leadership has made a lasting impact on our organization and the students we serve. Wendi will continue to serve on the JA Greater Baton Rouge Executive Committee.

We are incredibly grateful for her service and dedication—thank you, Wendi!

06/24/2026

Thank you to EFCU Financial for a great year as Presenting Sponsor of the mandated JA Financial Literacy high-school course. There was over 2500 students who successfully completed the course this year who demonstrated a 48.3% growth in financial knowledge,
equipping them with critical skills for budgeting, credit
management, and long-term financial success.

Check out the video to learn more about the program and what EFCU Financial is offering to all students!!

Students are not just learning financial concepts—they are practicing real-world decision-making skills that prepare them for graduation, careers, and financial independence.

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05/12/2026

WOW!!! Our last program of the school year ended with an amazing time at Vacherie Elementary!! Our volunteers truly shined today with the students! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to volunteer with JA! The students learned so much! Thank you to the school staff that were so helpful to make this program a success.