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The Payoff Behind Time Management
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
From the start of life, we learn how to prioritize daily events. From waking up to dinner time to bedtime, we become accustomed to routines. Time management, or what some may say personal management, follows the same guidelines, only we adjust our day to fit the non-routine elements better. While this soft skill benefits children of all ages in their learning, it has the long-term impact of...
Meet Taylor Simmons!
By Gabby Gaither
Community Involvement
Meet one of the newest team members on the JAOK...
Qualities and Skills that Transfer to Entrepreneurial Success
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Entrepreneurship
Every parent wants their child to succeed. To find their "niche" where their personality and skills will pay off in the long run. Fortunately, there is a professional space that is full of possibility and innovation for...
JA of Oklahoma welcomes Amber Shelton as new Regional Director
By Gabby Gaither
Community Involvement
Amber Shelton joins JA of Oklahoma as Regional Director in...
Jo Wise retires from her position of Regional Director in Oklahoma City
By Gabby Gaither
Community Involvement
JA of Oklahoma will miss Jo Wise as she retires from her position as Regional Director in Oklahoma...
Job Vacancies' Reaching an All-Time High & What it Means for Teens
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Work Readiness
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the last business day of March 2021 brought a record high of 8.1 million job openings in the United States. Among those hiring, industries including accommodation and food services, state and local government education, arts, entertainment, and recreation experiences experienced the most significant workers'...
Getting Your Child Set Up with a Bank Account
Blog from JA USA
By Hannah Henry
Financial Literacy
This blog discusses how you can set your child up with his or her first bank account, the benefits, and tips for how you can establish smart financial...
Junior Achievement of Oklahoma opens Virtual Career Exploration Fair to Students
By Junior Achievement of Oklahoma
Work Readiness
Junior Achievement of Oklahomas JA Inspire Virtual is an interactive career exploration fair showcasing careers from organizations around the Tulsa and Oklahoma City Regions. Students will have the opportunity to virtually learn about careers directly from industry representatives in time to begin planning their high school course work and better prepare themselves for life after high school...
Thousands Of Oklahoma Middle Schoolers Take Part in Virtual Career Fair
By Cal Day, KOTV News on 6
Work Readiness
TULSA, Okla. - Nearly 10,000 Oklahoma middle school students will take part in a virtual career fair through Junior Achievement Oklahomas Inspire program on Thursday. More than 4,000 of those students are from the Tulsa metro. The career fair traditionally happens in person but has switched to a virtual format this year. Paycom, Arvest, Hillcrest Medical Center and Tulsa Tech are some of the more...
JAOK Earns Coveted 4-Star Rating From Charity Navigator
By Teri Clanton
Corporate Responsibility
Junior Achievement of Oklahoma's strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, Americas largest independent charity evaluator. This is the first time that Junior Achievement of Oklahoma has earned this top...
