Junior Achievement of Greater Washington

📢 Exciting News from Junior Achievement of Greater Washington! 🎉 We are delighted to welcome our new President and CEO, Monica Goldson, Ed. D. to the JA team. Dr. Goldson’s journey is rooted in our community, and she shares our unwavering commitment to a thriving Greater Washington region. A Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) graduate, she began her career as a mathematics teacher at Suitland High School and ultimately rose to lead PGCPS. She garnered national acclaim, notably from The College Board, for her success in significantly raising Advanced Placement exam pass rates across the County. Dr. Goldson's imprint has extended well beyond traditional academic accomplishments—she played a pivotal role in forging the early partnership between PGCPS and JA Finance Park®, where thousands of students have gained invaluable financial literacy skills through immersive, hands-on experiences. Following her tenure as CEO of PGCPS, Dr. Goldson assumed a national role as Superintendent in Residence with 3DE by Junior Achievement, where she led the reimagination of high school education across the United States. With her extensive experience and visionary approach, our JA team is excited to work alongside Dr. Goldson to expand our reach and deepen our impact with the students and communities we serve. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Goldson to the JA team! #DrGoldsonForJA #FutureFocusedLeadership #Education

Happy Native American Heritage Month! We honor the significance of diverse perspectives and believe that embracing them fuels innovation and inspires the next generation to thrive with real-world skills. 🌿✨ #NAHeritageMonth #JADiversity #EmpoweringYouth

As we celebrate the Season of Thanks, we appreciate everyone who empowers students through Junior Achievement. Together, we’re shaping brighter futures! 💡 #ThankYou #SeasonOfThanks #JACommunity

🎃 No tricks, just treats here at JA as we provide opportunities for all students to succeed! Happy Halloween!

At Junior Achievement, we embrace diversity in our staff, volunteers, and boards to truly reflect the communities we serve. Every unique perspective strengthens our mission to empower youth. Stronger together, we inspire the leaders of tomorrow. #JADiversity #Inclusion #EmpowerYouth

Thank you, Fidelity Investments, for your unwavering support and commitment! Together, we’re inspiring tomorrows and empowering students with skills for financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Since 2017, Fidelity’s partnership has enriched countless lives through dedicated volunteer hours and mentorship. This year alone, Fidelity's 12 volunteers contributed over 60 hours, reaching 242 students! Over the years, Fidelity’s team has collectively volunteered nearly 2,500 hours, impacting over 500 students across our community. Thank you, Fidelity, for helping to build a brighter, more financially capable future for all.

We are proud and grateful to have been selected as the strategic charitable partner of the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® (GCAAR) for the next three years. We kicked off this exciting new partnership with a morning celebration by the GCAAR Coat Nook at JA Finance Park® in Montgomery County.   “The ability to set financial goals and understanding how to manage money and credit are skills everyone needs. Junior Achievement’s Finance Park prepares students for success by teaching them these skills early in life. GCAAR is proud to partner with Junior Achievement so they can continue delivering this important program to Montgomery County students.” – Christopher Suranna, 2024 GCAAR President   Big thanks to our GCAAR volunteers for demonstrating leadership to our region’s students – and special thanks to Katherine Gordon and Christine Pieri Barnhart, for their dedication in supporting our organization!

💡 Make a Difference Day is the perfect time to get involved with Junior Achievement! Help us make a lasting impact by volunteering to teach students critical life skills. #MakeADifferenceDay #JAVolunteers #InspireYouth

Our purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to have the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities. Thank you, J.P. Morgan, for helping make a difference in students’ financial literacy skills.

Thank you, Carley Desillier, and the entire Fidelity Investments team for your commitment to shaping a financially educated future for our students! 💼💙 We’re grateful for partners like Fidelity who make these impactful learning experiences possible at #JAFinancePark. Seeing your team connect with students at Fairfax and Montgomery County locations is a reminder of the power of collaboration and hands-on learning. To everyone who took part in creating these lasting memories, thank you! Together, we’re empowering young minds with essential financial skills that will serve them for a lifetime.