Every year, Junior Achievement of Arkansas recognizes individuals who have supported academic excellence and worked to increase financial literacy education in the state. During its Legacy Award Luncheon, the organization spotlights individuals who have made an impact while raising funds…
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Donate Now: Junior Achievement of Arkansas Raising Funds for Financial Literacy Efforts
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffEvery year, Junior Achievement of Arkansas recognizes individuals who have supported academic excellence and worked to increase financial literacy education in the state. During its Legacy Award Luncheon, the organization spotlights individuals who have made an impact while raising funds…
- EducationMagazineSeptember 2020
Knowledge is Power: Leslie Rutledge Champions Junior Achievement Mission of Financial Literacy
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterKnowledge is power, the saying goes. The mission of one Arkansas nonprofit is to equip the state’s youth with power through financial literacy. Junior Achievement of Arkansas works to promote work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy among Arkansas students in kindergarten…
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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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UA Little Rock Student Gives Back Through Junior Achievement of Arkansas Internship
A promise to her older sister prompted a return to college after 20 years in the workforce, but now Antwanette Smith is giving back to the community through an internship with Junior Achievement (JA) of Arkansas. Smith, a wife and…
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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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AMP Publisher Heather Baker Named Honorary Chair for JA Legacy Luncheon
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas Money & Politics Publisher Heather Baker has been chosen to serve as the honorary chairperson for Junior Achievement of Arkansas’ Legacy Luncheon. Baker is the publisher of AY Media Group, which also publishes AY About You Magazine, Mental Health…
- Arkansas' Power WomenDecember 2019
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…