JA Insight
JA Insight
inform....invest...inspire
In This Issue
JA Alumni Survey
Volunteers Needed
Luau on the Lanes
Shop for JA Students
Quick Links
Generous Supporters
The Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee mission would not be possible without these dedicated supporters: 

Roger and Lainie Allbee

 

The Allstate Foundation

 

AT&T

 

Belmont University

 

The CarMax Foundation

 

Joe and Mary Cavarra

 

Mike Curb Family Foundation

 

The Daily News Journal

 

Sam and Denise DeVane

 

Equitable Trust

 

Samuel M. Fleming Foundation

 

Gaylord Entertainment

 

HealthSpring, Inc.

 

Juniper Networks

 

Dan and Margaret Maddox Charitable Fund

 

The Memorial Foundation

 

The Mick Foundation

 

OHL

 

Oreck Corporation

 

Schneider Electric  

North America Foundation

 

Standard Candy Company

 

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

 

The Pasta Shoppe

 

The Tennessean

 

Walmart Foundation

 

Washington Foundation

 

Brian and Lynnea Wiese

 

Wright Travel Agency

JA Alumni Survey

Are you a JA alumnus? Did your JA experience shape your career path? If so, we want to hear about it! Follow this link to take our JA Alumni survey today.
 
Stay Connected
Find us on Facebook   Follow us on Twitter

january.2012
For two weeks this month, Junior Achievement hosted an intern from Harpeth Hall School for the school's Winterim term. Ugo Ananaba, a junior, spent her time at JA exploring marketing and events, classroom programs, and JA BizTown. This month, we bring you Ugo's reaction to her Junior Achievement experience.  

Dear Junior Achievement Supporters,

Ugo Ananaba

My JA experience is one I will never forget. Interning at Junior Achievement reinforced the importance of doing well in school, so that you will be prepared for the real world. JA opened my eyes to all the possible career choices, and how school equips you with the skills to take on these professional opportunities. JA also teaches you the value entrepreneurship has both in your life and in your community.  

 

My internship placement fit me perfectly. Junior Achievement is for every student, no matter what age. Even if you are uncertain of the professional path you want to take, JA teaches you skills that are applicable to any job. I am so thankful there is an organization like JA, to teach you the significance of owning your success, and also reaching your full potential.

 

Junior Achievement has encouraged me to be independent and responsible with my studies and school work, and inspired me to always strive for excellence.

 

Sincerely, 

 

Ugo Ananaba
Student Intern, Harpeth Hall School

 JA Volunteers Needed    


Pam Wright at Hillwood
Do you have an interest in business, finance, or entrepreneurship? Do you wish more employees knew what to say in an interview or how to act in the workplace? You can share your knowledge with today's young people by becoming a JA volunteer!

 

The demand for JA programs in middle and high schools is high, and we need your help ensuring these students are able to learn the valuable skills that will help them get a job and thrive in life.

 

For as little as 1 hour a week for 6 weeks, you can impact the lives of students in your own community.

25th Annual Bowl-a-Thon: Luau on the Lanes!      


Luau on the Lanes logo

The 2012 Bowl-a-Thon will begin on March 22nd. This is a grass-roots fundraising event where teams of bowlers raise funds and then have fun at area bowling centers. This event also provides opportunities for networking and team building...all while ensuring that JA programs are offered at no cost to area students! Various bowling dates and locations are offered throughout the Spring.

 

Want to bowl? Join us for the Bowl-a-Thon Kick-Off! This will be a come-and-go event on Thursday, February 2nd from 11:00am until 1:00pm at the JA office. Company coordinators and interested individuals are invited to stop by to pick up event materials so that bowlers can begin fundraising. For more information, contact Laura Buchanan.  

 

Shopping Provides JA Programs

Sharing Spree 

Looking for a great deal of the day? How about a deal that will also benefit Junior Achievement? Sign up for Sharing Spree today! JA will receive a percentage of every purchase you make.

 

Save the date: JA will be Sharing Spree's Non-Profit of the Day on February 1st & 2nd!