The Junior Achievement Florida Foundation has announced that it has received a $60,000 grant from State Farm.
The statewide initiative will support Junior Achievement learning experiences in eight localities throughout Florida, enabling thousands of young people to participate in JA’s nationally recognized financial literacy and career readiness learning experiences.
“State Farm is committed to helping ensure that young people receive financial literacy and work readiness education programs,” said Jose Soto, State Farm corporate responsibility analyst. “Junior Achievement programs help all students acquire and improve their financial literacy skills, especially the low- to moderate-income students who derive greater benefits from the programs.”
Each JA area will use the support to advance learning experiences most needed in their region. Locally, JA of North Florida will provide JA Personal Finance, introducing high school students to the interrelationship between today's financial decisions and future financial freedom.
“We are grateful to State Farm for this grant because it helps make what we do possible,” said Shannon Italia, president of Junior Achievement of North Florida. “Junior Achievement is providing our young people with the tools to transform their futures. We are increasing economic equity and mobility through our learning experiences focused on financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship, which creates a brighter tomorrow for all.”
The JA Florida Foundation areas have worked with local State Farm representatives to build out an interactive career exploration booth for the JA Inspire Career Expo. This virtual platform provides students the opportunity to explore business and education booths and listen to dynamic speakers. Across the state, more than 25,000 students will participate.
All areas will offer volunteer opportunities for State Farm associates to participate either in person or virtually, the length and scope varies for each experience.
