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Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices.

06/03/2026

A summer job is more than a paycheck, it’s often a young person’s first step toward independence, confidence, and career readiness.

Through hands-on experiences, students learn how to communicate, problem-solve, manage responsibility, and navigate the workplace, skills that last far beyond the summer season.

At Junior Achievement, we’re helping prepare students for those opportunities and the future ahead.

05/29/2026

When education and industry come together, students benefit most.

JA’s partnerships help bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application, preparing young people to succeed in a changing economy.

05/22/2026

To Becky East, CFO of Bronson Healthcare, Junior Achievement's programs are the answer to strengthening the talent pipeline in some of the most critical fields like healthcare. JA is proud to help prepare the leaders of tomorrow by building teamwork skills, introducing students to STEM careers, and helping them understand how the workplace operates. Hear more of what Becky has to say about our programs in today's Voices of Impact!

05/20/2026

Graduation marks the end of one chapter, and the beginning of a future filled with opportunity.

Junior Achievement helps ensure students cross that stage with the confidence and skills to turn their ambitions into action.

05/18/2026

The connection between education and economic opportunity is evolving. Today, preparing students for what’s next takes more than academic achievement alone.

Early access to financial literacy, career-connected learning, and entrepreneurial experiences helps students build the confidence and real-world skills needed to navigate their futures and thrive in a changing workforce.

Our latest blog explores how these experiences help bridge the gap between classroom learning and long-term economic success.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4f0wZBl

05/15/2026

Yesterday, Junior Achievement of the Upper Peninsula held its inaugural Girls' Dream Fair at Michigan Technological University. Hundreds of young girls were introduced to local women who worked in STEM fields and encouraged to follow their dreams into whatever career they choose in the future. With hands-on exercises, panels, and career booths, students left with a newfound passion for STEM and a broadened understanding of their opportunities.

TV6 & FOX UP, which brought its own Jennifer Perez to emcee the event, asked Lake Linden-Hubbell Public Schools Superintendent Emily Geiger what students can take away from this event.

“We want these young women to believe that they can. We want them to maybe find some mentors here where they can build connections and have women that they can look up to and see themselves in.”

Thank you to all of our sponsors, volunteers, schools, and participants for making this Girls' Dream Fair successful!

05/14/2026

Our JA Girls’ Dream Fair: A STEM Experience is off to a great start! Watch for more pictures and shout outs in the days to come!

05/13/2026

Thank you to our Bright Future Sponsors Keweenaw Community Foundation and ThermoAnalytics, Inc. and our Dream Sponsor OHM Advisors (Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc.) for sponsoring the JA UP Girls' Dream Fair! Your support is vital in carrying out this event, and because of you, middle school girls will leave with a newfound understanding and passion for careers in STEM fields.

05/12/2026

The third panelist for the JA UP Girls' Dream fair is Robin Meneguzzo, FNP-C! Robin is a Family Nurse Practitioner and CEO of Keweenaw Community Foundation, and her career has spanned healthcare, public health, research, and community leadership. She is passionate about improving lives through science, technology, and community care, and she continues to practice as a nurse practitioner while leading initiatives that strengthen access to health resources and support community well-being.

On Thursday, May 14, Robin will share her journey in STEM with hundreds of middle school girls, inspiring them to consider STEM as a viable career option in the future. Learn more about this event at https://upperpeninsula.ja.org/events/ja-girls-dream-fair-a-stem-experience!

05/06/2026

Next week, middle school girls will get the chance to hear from Bobbi Wood, President, CEO, and COO at ThermoAnalytics Inc., at the JA UP Girls' Dream Fair. In her role, Bobbi leads a team focused on applying science and technology to solve complex real-world problems. Much like our other panelists, she holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, and student attendees will get to hear about her empowering journey from student to CEO.

It's not too late to sponsor this event and help young girls explore their passion for STEM! Head to https://upperpeninsula.ja.org/events/ja-girls-dream-fair-a-stem-experience to learn more about this event or view sponsorship opportunities.

Address

910 US 41
Ishpeming, MI
49849

Telephone

(231) 922-6330

Website

https://upperpeninsula.ja.org/

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