JASWFL serves Collier, Lee, and Charlotte counties empowering students to own their economic success through entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills.
Southwest Florida
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Without mentors, navigating through life would be much more difficult. Mentors make remarkable differences in the lives of others. Who is a mentor of yours and has made a difference in your life?
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Socheth’s story is not uncommon among people who engaged with JA while in school.
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“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” – Leo Buscaglia
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A belief in what’s possible carries the power to persevere. To overcome. And to exceed one’s own expectations. At Junior Achievement we believe in possible. Join us. Let’s help young people write their stories. It will be great. Believe us. It’s possible.
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According to a recent JA Alumni Survey, 88%. of people who engaged in JA learning experiences say it made them think of new work opportunities or career paths.
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We're proud to have increased our impact on students in the 2021-2022 school year. We look forward to making an even bigger impact this year!
#JuniorAchievementSWFL #JASWFL #supporteducation #EmpowerTheFuture #educationiskey #forwardtogether #educationmatters #educational
“Diversity and inclusion, which are the real grounds for creativity, must remain at the center of what we do.” – Marco Bizzarri
85% of JA alumni say the JA program played an important role in fostering the belief that they could achieve their goals.
Our volunteers are an integral part of preparing the next generation to have fulfilling lives with careers they are passionate about. Sharing your experiences through the JA program helps students see how they can reach their dreams! Volunteer here: bit.ly/3oVl112
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As SWFL continues to recover from Hurricane Ian, we’d like to announce our Hurricane Relief School Supply drive benefiting Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties.
Please drop off donations at:
13241 University Drive, Suite 102., Fort Myers Mon-Fri 9am-3pm.
#swfl #hurricanerelief
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You can make a difference in young people’s lives by sharing your expertise and experience. Contact us today!
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Our mission has always been to inspire and prepare young people to succeed. We exist to empower the next generation. #NationalYouthConfidenceDay
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Half of JA alumni (53%) report having started or partnered in their own business venture. Simply said, JA works!
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Becoming a mentor to our students means making a positive impact they'll remember for the rest of their lives. Volunteer today!
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It's #NationalStudentsDay and we've set some monumental goals for our youth! Our successful JA Inspire Career Expo will be held in person after being virtual for its first couple of years, and by 2025, we aim to have every student in Southwest Florida certified with JA programs.
