Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast

On Friday, March 21st, JA Inspire came to Woodlands Middle School, where 650 students participated in a hands-on career exploration event! 👩🏫👨🔧💼 Students from various grade levels and academy programs had the opportunity to connect with local professionals and start thinking about their futures. Thank you to the educators, volunteers, and community partners who made this impactful day possible! 🙌

JA High School Heroes Return to Pioneer Park Elementary! 🍎 Students from FFEA at Glades Central High School made their second visit to Pioneer Park Elementary this school year—and we couldn’t be more proud! After teaching Kindergarten and 1st grade this fall and absolutely LOVING the experience, they were excited to return and continue making a difference in the classroom. These future educators are truly inspiring the next generation! The School District of Palm Beach County

What an unforgettable day at Frontier Elementary School for the JA Career Exploration Fair hosted by Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast! Last week, students got an up-close look at a wide variety of careers, thanks to our incredible community partners. A huge thank you to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and City of Boynton Beach Official for going above and beyond — from patrol cars and motorcycles to the mounted unit, helicopter, CSI vehicles, and an emergency field response truck — you gave these future leaders a truly hands-on, inspiring experience! This is what career readiness and community collaboration look like. Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen!

Had the privilege yesterday of spending some time with students at Woodlands Middle School talking about careers in Pre Health and Pre Med. Thanks as always to Junior Achievement for making this possible. Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy

🎉 What an incredible day at Frontier Elementary School’s Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast Career Exploration Fair🎉 We are so thankful for the amazing community support that made this event a huge success. A special shoutout to our local law enforcement for bringing a patrol car, motorcycle, mounted unit, helicopter, crime scene investigation vehicles, and an emergency field response truck — giving the students a hands-on look at the incredible work they do to keep us safe! 🚔🚁 Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office & City of Boynton Beach Official A huge thank you to all our incredible partners who helped make this event memorable: Truly Nolen of America, Inc.🐜 Florida Atlantic University 🧠 Regions Bank 💰 Palm Beach Dog Academy 🐶 KB Social Artworking 🎨 British Swim School 🏊♀️ Indian Trail Improvement District 🚜 Marco's Pizza (Marco's Franchising, LLC)🍕 Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath ⚖️ HCA Healthcare Palms West 🏥 Keller Williams Realty, Inc. 🏡 Heartland Dental 🪥 Together, we’ve opened the door for the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, and community champions! 💡💼 #CareerExploration #JuniorAchievement #CommunityPartners #FrontierElementary #FutureLeaders #ThankYou Erica Henn

🌟 Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast was thrilled to partner with Greenacres Elementary School for a fantastic Career Exploration Fair! 🌟 A huge THANK YOU to the incredible community members who volunteered their time to inspire the next generation, sharing insights about their careers and helping students explore future possibilities. We deeply appreciate the support of Commissioner JOEL FLORES, Council Member Susy Díaz, Palm Tran, City of Greenacres, Caleb Wesco, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, JCC of Boynton Beach, British Swim School, Greenacres Fire Rescue, Truly Nolen of America, Inc. and Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control for making this event a success! Together, we’re shaping bright futures! 🚀 #CareerExploration #CommunityPartnerships #JuniorAchievement Erica Henn

Congratulations to Katie Spitzig Thompson, the newly appointed President of Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast. Katie is among the most dedicated individuals I know, and I’m excited to see her elevate our organization to new heights. Junior Achievement (JA) is a non-profit dedicated to inspiring and equipping young people for success. This school year, we aim to serve over 100,000 students through programs such as JA High School Heroes, the JA Elementary Career Exploration Fair, and 3DE. If you’re interested in volunteering or supporting us in extending the reach of our mission, please visit: https://lnkd.in/e3kThsJZ

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that Katie Spitzig Thompson has been selected as the new President of Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast! Katie brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership, operations management, and educational impact. Her dedication to expanding opportunities for students, fostering community partnerships, and driving growth has already made a lasting impact. Under her leadership, JA has achieved record-breaking student outreach, developed innovative career exploration initiatives, and secured vital funding to further its mission. 🍎 Join us in congratulating Katie on this well-deserved role! We can't wait to see how she continues to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders. 💡

Success at the 3DE Schools Market Expo! 🎉 What an incredible day at Lake Worth High School, where 11th-grade students showcased their year-long projects to an audience of The School District of Palm Beach County personnel, JA Board Members, and their peers! The 3DE Market Expo was a true celebration of innovation, hard work, and real-world problem-solving. From creative business concepts to impactful presentations, these students impressed us all with their entrepreneurial mindset and leadership skills! A huge shoutout to our three incredible judges—Michael Fletcher, Kimble Byrd, and Michael Bizenov—for sharing their time, expertise, and thoughtful feedback with our students. Your support helps shape the future of these young leaders! 🍎 👏 Thank you to our amazing educators, volunteers, and supporters who made this event possible. The future is bright, and we can’t wait to see where these students go next! #3DEbyJA #MarketExpo #FutureLeaders #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #LakeWorthHigh #JAPalmBeaches

🌟 Full Circle Moments with JA High School Heroes! 🌟 On March 11th, 34 amazing students from Jensen Beach High School’s SGA and Key Club stepped into leadership roles at Felix A Williams Elementary, teaching and inspiring 212 kindergarten, first, and second graders through JA High School Heroes! It was a day full of heartwarming connections—many of our high school volunteers flipped through old yearbooks, found their younger selves, and even reunited with former teachers. One student even brought flowers to their old elementary school teacher! 🌸💙 These students are shaping the future while giving back to the classrooms that once shaped them. Thank you, JENSEN BEACH HIGH SCHOOL, for making an impact! Martin County School District 📚✨ #JAHighSchoolHeroes #PayingItForward #JAInspires #JensenBeachHS #FelixAWilliamsElementary