Junior Achievement of Kansas - Wichita

Junior Achievement of Kansas - Wichita Junior Achievement empowers young people to own their economic success.

05/06/2026

What a fantastic day of learning and connection!

Yesterday, we had an incredible JA in a Day experience, and it wouldn’t have been possible without our amazing Junior Achievement volunteers! Thank you for bringing energy, enthusiasm, and real-world insight into the classroom and helping make the day both fun and seamless for our students.

⭐Brian Smith - Textron Aviation

⭐Bailey - BMO

⭐Carson Frost - BMO

⭐Elsy Manwill - BMO

⭐Jenna Slusser - BMO

⭐Adam Voncannon - BMO

⭐Ariela Cazare - BMO

⭐Madison Cassube - BMO

⭐Nathan Sander - BMO

⭐Jessica Ho**er - Union Home Mortgage

⭐Juan Hernandez - Union State Bank

⭐Amber Groene - Union State Bank

⭐Nita Hansen - Cox Communications

⭐Mike Talarico - Cox Communications

⭐Pamela Larkin - Retired - Cox Communications

⭐Shawn Jiwanlal - Bank of America

⭐Micha Mohr - Stryv Bank

⭐Adriana Simon - Wells Fargo

⭐Helen Nguyen - Wells Fargo

⭐Prisma Medina - Wells Fargo

⭐Luz Aranza Portillo - Wells Fargo

⭐Madison Trosclair - WSU Student

⭐BJ Werne - Nexus Property Maintenance

Your impact truly matters we’re so grateful for your time and support! 👏

05/05/2026

Thank you to our amazing volunteers and teachers for having JA in a Day at Beech Elementary! Thank you to the following business leaders for making a difference in the lives of Beech Elementary students!
Brian Smith-Textron Aviation Ashley Bailey-BMO
Carson Frost-BMO
Pamela Larkin-retired from Cox
Jessica Ho**er-Union Home Mortgage
Elsy Manwill-BMO
Jenna Slusser-BMO
Juan Hernandez-Union State Bank
Amber Groene-Union State Bank Adam Voncannon-BMO
Nita Hansen-Cox Communications
Mike Talarico-Cox Communications
Shawn Jiwanlal-Bank of America
Ariela Cazare-BMO
Adriana Simon-Wells Fargo
Halene Nguyen-Wells Fargo
Prisma Medina-Wells Fargo
Luz Aranza Portillo-Wells Fargo
Madison Trosclair-WSU Student
Madison Cassube-BMO
Nathan Sander-BMO
Micha Mohr-Stryv Bank
BJ Werne-Nexus Property Maintenance.

04/30/2026

We’re excited to welcome our newest members to the Junior Achievement Board!

Their leadership, experience, and commitment to empowering young people will be a strong addition to our mission as we continue to prepare students for success in work and life.

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our new board members!

🔹Karmelita Halsey

🔹Aggie Tuxhorn

🔹Shannon Benoit

🔹Jennifer Evans

🔹Shawn Jiwanlal

🔹Angela Lickly

🔹Drew Allen

We look forward to the ideas, energy, and impact they’ll bring as we grow our programs and deepen our reach in the community.

04/22/2026

We’re incredibly grateful for the dedication of our volunteers who empower us to create stronger communities and drive meaningful change. A big thank you to everyone who has donated their time to JA and all nonprofit organizations making a difference! 💙

04/21/2026

Junior Achievement of Kansas has been selected for Target Circle™, which allows you to direct Target funding to organizations you care about—just by voting.

Here’s how:

* Open the Target app → click “My Target”
* Tap “Cast votes”
* Search for Junior Achievement of Kansas and vote
Every vote helps expand access to financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship programs for students across Kansas.

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Your support helps us empower the next generation with the skills they need to succeed.

On April 14, Junior Achievement hosted an exciting JA Stock Market Challenge, bringing together bright students for a fa...
04/17/2026

On April 14, Junior Achievement hosted an exciting JA Stock Market Challenge, bringing together bright students for a fast-paced, real-world investing simulation. From analyzing market trends to making strategic trades, these students stepped into the role of financial decision-makers and delivered.

A huge thank you to the schools who participated:
East High School
Goddard Eisenhower
Kapaun Mt. Carmel
North High School

We’re also incredibly grateful to our event sponsors, whose support made this experience possible:

Premier Sponsors-Pizza Hut Foundation
Host Sponsor-WSU-Barton School of Business
Tips & Stock Sponsor-The Docking Group
Awards & Trophy Sponsor-Seward Right
Technology Sponsor-Skyward Credit Union
2 High School Teams Sponsor-Paulseen Financial Group
1 High School Team Sponsor-Hawthorn Capital, LLC

Events like this help students build critical financial literacy, teamwork, and decision-making skills that will serve them well into the future.

👏 Congratulations to all participants for their enthusiasm and competitive spirit and thank you to our host, volunteers, and partners for making the day a success!

Get ready for the JA Stock Market Challenge!Join us on April 14, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM for an exciting, fast-pac...
04/08/2026

Get ready for the JA Stock Market Challenge!

Join us on April 14, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM for an exciting, fast-paced simulation where students put their investing skills to the test in a real-world market environment.

This hands-on experience empowers participants to think critically, make strategic decisions, and gain valuable insight into how the stock market works, all while competing for the top spot!

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors who make this event possible:

Pizza Hut Foundation as the Premier Sponsor
Stock Tips Sponsor-The Docking Group
Technology Sponsor-Skyward Credit Union
Awards & Prize Sponsor-Steward Right
High School Team Sponsor-Hawthorn Capital
2 High School Team Sponsor-Paulseen Financial Group
Event Sponsor - Barton School of Business at WSU

We’re looking forward to an engaging and impactful morning with our future business leaders!

Junior Achievement was proud to honor the outstanding leaders of the 2026 Wichita Business Hall of Fame, Dr. Alex Ammar,...
03/12/2026

Junior Achievement was proud to honor the outstanding leaders of the 2026 Wichita Business Hall of Fame, Dr. Alex Ammar, Susayn Brandes, Pete Ochs, and Dr. Sheree Utash. These remarkable individuals have helped shape our business community and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators.

We were also grateful for the incredible support of four amazing students from Wichita Public Schools. A huge shoutout to our incredible emcees, who did an amazing job leading the program and keeping the evening engaging and inspiring.

Congratulations as well to our:

🏆 2026 JA Scholarship Winner, Sofia Mejia Gallego

🙌 2026 Volunteer of the Year, Pamela Larkin

🤝 2026 Velma Wallace Recognition Award, Textron Aviation

Your dedication to empowering students through financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship is what makes our community stronger.

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week at Doc Hangar in celebrating the people who invest in Wichita’s future.

Please join us on March 5th at the Doc Hangar as we celebrate excellence, leadership, and lasting impact at our 2026 Bus...
02/17/2026

Please join us on March 5th at the Doc Hangar as we celebrate excellence, leadership, and lasting impact at our 2026 Business Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

We are proud to honor this year’s distinguished Laureates whose vision, innovation, and dedication have shaped our business community and inspired future generations.

Let’s come together to recognize their achievements and the powerful legacy they continue to build.

📅 March 5th, 2026
📍 Doc Hangar
🎉 2026 Wichita Business Hall of Fame

On , we celebrate the power of collective action to transform education and communities. Join Junior Achievement’s miss...
12/02/2025

On , we celebrate the power of collective action to transform education and communities. Join Junior Achievement’s mission to inspire and prepare young people with real-world skills for a rapidly evolving economy. Visit https://lnkd.in/g3mn4jMu to give today. Together, we create lasting change. 💛💡

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Wichita, KS
67278

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