Junior Achievement of Lincoln

🌟 Volunteer Appreciation Spotlight! 🌟 This week, we’re sending a huge THANK YOU to some amazing Junior Achievement volunteers who brought their time, talent, and personal career journeys into the classroom! 💼 Mitch Barent from Sandhills Global guided students through JA Global Marketplace, helping them understand international trade and global business. 🏘️ Jean Kunzman from Capital One taught JA Our Community, introducing students to the important roles individuals play in a local economy. 🏙️ Josh Fink from Farm Bureau Financial Services brought JA Our City to life, showing students how a city works and how businesses contribute to its success. 💬 And a special shout-out to Bryce Bousquet, Renee Sobotka from True North Technologies, and Josh Sovereign from Union Bank & Trust, who taught JA Economics and shared inspiring stories about their careers and how they got to where they are today. Thank you all for making a lasting impact and empowering the next generation!

Volunteer Appreciation Month Spotlight! A huge shoutout to Lincoln Industries —our Top Company of the 2024-25 school year! 👏 Their incredible employees have gone above and beyond, teaching in 40 classrooms, impacting 400+ students, and contributing 1,000+ volunteer hours to inspire the next generation. Your dedication to empowering students through Junior Achievement is truly making a difference. Thank you for investing in the future! 💚📚✨ #VolunteerAppreciation #LincolnIndustries #JAInspires #ThankYou

We are celebrating Financial Literacy Month! 💰✨ Together, we can equip teens with the tools to make informed financial decisions and create a strong financial future. Let’s inspire the next generation to accelerate economic opportunities! Volunteer Today! Visit engage.ja.org to get started! #FinancialLiteracyMonth #SmartMoney #EmpowerTheNextGeneration

At Junior Achievement, our mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy—and last Friday, we got to bring that mission to life at Lincoln High School! Alexis Wingert and Elena Madsen from our JA team had the opportunity to participate in mock interviews with students from the Take Charge business class. Each met with about a dozen students to help them sharpen their interview skills and build confidence. While there were some nerves at the beginning, most students quickly warmed up and truly impressed us with their passion, stories, and drive. We were proud to be joined by professionals from Union Bank & Trust, Legacy Retirement Communities, and the Army National Guard, who helped create a powerful experience for these students. Hands-on experiences like this are at the heart of JA’s focus on work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. We’re continually inspired by the next generation of leaders—and grateful for the community partners who help us support them every step of the way.

🌟 Huge Thanks to Our Amazing Volunteers! 🌟 This week, we’re celebrating 14 incredible volunteers who are making a difference in classrooms across our community! 🎉 👏 Sharon Rueter – Bison Inc. (Grade 2) 👏 Susan Robak – Wells Fargo (Grade 3) 👏 Dale Sedlak – Bison Inc. (Kindergarten) 👏 Zack Kaluza – Sandhills Global (Grade 3) 👏 Jordyn Steffen – Sandhills Global (Grade 4) 👏 Vic Weber – Assurity (Kindergarten) 👏 David Borcherding – The Career Academy (Grade 2 & 1) 👏 Paul Birkel – Sandhills Global (Grade 1) 👏 Nancy Paasch – Sandhills Global (Grade 2) 👏 Dina Euler – Midwest Bank (Kindergarten) 👏 Linda Larson – Lincoln Federal Savings Bank of Nebraska (Kindergarten) 👏 Daniel Senft – Dan Senft (Grade 4) 👏 Shirley Peng – Legal Aid of Nebraska (Grade 3) 👏 Reid McConnell – Humanex Ventures (Grade 3) Your time, passion, and dedication to Junior Achievement inspire and empower the next generation. We couldn’t do it without you!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us for JA Trivia Night! Your support, energy, and competitive spirit made it an unforgettable evening. 🏆 Whether you were battling it out for trivia glory, cheering on your team, or just there for a good time, we appreciate you! Your participation helps Junior Achievement continue to inspire and prepare young people for success. Special shoutout to our sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who made this event possible. We couldn’t do it without you! West Gate Bank Olsson KPMG Core Wealth Management Duncan Aviation Rensenhouse Industrial Solutions Buildertrend Timpte, Inc. Lincoln Federal Savings Bank of Nebraska Modern Woodmen of America Cornhusker Insurance Agency First Interstate Bank (Lincoln Downtown) Green Chiropractic

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨 We’re now on Instagram! 🎉📸 Stay connected with us for updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and all things Junior Achievement. 📲 Follow us at https://lnkd.in/gVzcYF4v and be part of the journey as we inspire the next generation of leaders! #JAInspires #JuniorAchievement #FollowUs

April is National Volunteer Month! 🌟 The dedication and expertise our volunteers share with JA students helps empower the next generation to take charge of their futures. Thank you for giving your time to shape the leaders of tomorrow! 💼💡 #NationalVolunteerMonth #JAImpact #ShapingFutures

April is Financial Literacy Month! 💰📚 It’s the perfect time to empower the next generation with the knowledge and skills to make smart financial decisions. Let’s work together to help teens build a strong foundation for their financial future and accelerate economic opportunities. Volunteer Today! Visit engage.ja.org to get involved. #FinancialLiteracyMonth #EmpowerTheFuture #FinancialFreedom

A Huge Thank You to Our EntrepreneuHER Sponsors! We are so grateful for the incredible support from our EntrepreneuHER sponsors who made last week's event possible! 👏 Lutz 👏 Rembolt Ludtke LLP 👏 Union Bank & Trust 👏 Custom Blinds & Design 👏 Runza Restaurants 👏 McGill Law P.C. L.L.O. 👏 Dan Senft 👏 University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Nebraska College of Business Your generosity helps inspire and equip the next generation of female entrepreneurs. Thank you for believing in the power of education and opportunity!