Junior Achievement of Arkansas and Baldwin & Shell Construction have partnered to host a virtual career exploration job shadow event on Sept. 28, 2021. Over 500 students from Bentonville High School, Central Junior High, Gravette High School, Harrisburg College and…
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Workforce Services Director Charisse Childers Among Junior Achievement’s New Board Members
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDr. Charisse Childers, director of the state’s Division of Workforce Services, has been named to the state board of Junior Achievement of Arkansas, the nonprofit announced. Junior Achievement also named Andrew Faulkner, Dr. Allison Roberts, Joe Quinn and Tim Skinner…
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For Rush Harding, The Trail Led to Junior Achievement: LR Financier Followed In Sheffield Nelson’s Footsteps
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterWhen Rush Harding III talks about Junior Achievement, the education nonprofit for which the Crews & Associates founding partner has served as benefactor and from which he will receive a Legacy Award on May 27, it’s not long before the…
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Junior Achievement Holding Beach Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser in June
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJunior Achievement of Arkansas is hosting a Beach Bowl-a-Thon to support its goal of empowering students to be college and career ready. The fun event will be held Friday, June 25 at Millennium Bowl in Maumelle. Arkansas Money & Politics…
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Junior Achievement Adds 13 Individuals to State, Regional Boards
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffSix individuals have been named to Junior Achievement of Arkansas’ state board. The individuals joining the state board include Heather Baker of Arkansas Money & Politics (AY Media Group), Joan Botts of Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, Eric King of Centennial…
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Little Rock High School Graduate Selected for Bank of America Student Leader Program
by Bailey Whiteby Bailey WhiteA Little Rock high school graduate is one of 300 students across the nation who has been named a Bank of America Student Leader. Sakshi Garg, a Little Rock Central High School graduate, was selected by Bank of America for…
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Junior Achievement of Arkansas Postpones Annual JA Legacy Luncheon
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJunior Achievement of Arkansas is postponing its annual JA Legacy Luncheon. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the organization’s board of directors and staff has decided to push the event back to September 22. The luncheon will be held…
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Little Rock-Area Students to Pitch Business Ideas at Junior Achievement, Innovation Hub Event
by Tyler Haleby Tyler Haleby Tyler Hale It’s never too early to start a business. Little Rock-area high school students will have that opportunity this month during a business pitch competition at the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. On February 20, Junior Achievement of Arkansas…
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Arkansas’ Power Women 2019 – Tonya Villines
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTonya Villines President of Junior Achievement How did you get started in your industry? I love helping people and making a difference. My husband and I was involved in the Fellowship Kids Ministry at Fellowship Bible Church in Little…
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Simmons Bank Makes Significant Donation to Junior Achievement
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJunior Achievement USA is getting a big present for Giving Tuesday. Simmons Bank will present a $42,000 check to the nonprofit organization, which aims to provide young people with the tools they need to succeed in the global economy. The…