Tonya Villines

Six 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…

A 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…

Junior 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…

by 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…

Tonya 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…

Junior Achievement USA is getting a big present for Giving Tuesday. Simmons Bank will present a $42,000 check to the nonprofit organization, which aims to provide young people with the tools they need to succeed in the global economy. The…