Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest

🌟 When a community comes together, incredible things happen! 🌟

On May 21, volunteers from ADP, community volunteers, ESC Region 19, FirstLight FCU, GECU, Sunflower Bank, New York Life, Raiz FCU, and Vantage Bank joined us at Hart Elementary to deliver JA In a Day to Kindergarten through 4th grade students.

By sharing their experiences, knowledge, and encouragement, these volunteers helped students make meaningful connections between what they learn in the classroom and the opportunities that await them in the future. Every lesson delivered and every conversation shared helped inspire confidence, curiosity, and a belief that anything is possible with hard work and determination.

We are incredibly grateful to our volunteers for taking time out of their day to invest in the future of local students. Your commitment to giving back helps create lasting impact in our community.

A special thank you to Hart Elementary for welcoming us into your school and allowing us the opportunity to work with your amazing students. Together, we are helping young people dream bigger, learn more, and prepare for bright futures ahead. 💙📚✨

🌟🏆 Congratulations to The Huskies of Wall Street! 🏆🌟

We are proud to celebrate this outstanding team for earning the RSM Enduring Excellence Award at Future Bound 2026.

Sponsored by RSM US LLP and the RSM US Foundation, this award recognizes students who exemplify professionalism, leadership, teamwork, and excellence throughout the Future Bound experience.

The Huskies of Wall Street represented JA of the Desert Southwest with integrity, dedication, and a positive attitude, making a lasting impression throughout the event. We couldn't be more proud of the way they represented our community and organization.

A special thank you to RSM US LLP and the RSM US Foundation for supporting opportunities that help students build leadership, financial literacy, and career-readiness skills.

Please join us in congratulating this amazing team on their well-deserved recognition! 👏🎉

Good morning ☀️ we are so excited for today! Happy to be participating in conference and seeing all these amazing educators.

🎉 What an amazing day of learning and leadership! 🎉

On May 18, the dedicated cadets of Parkland High School JROTC visited Parkland Elementary to work with 1st-grade students through our JA High School Heroes program.

We are incredibly grateful for these young leaders who stepped into the classroom with enthusiasm, patience, and a passion for making a difference. Their willingness to give back, mentor younger students, and serve as positive role models helped create a memorable experience for every child they met. 💙

Thank you, Parkland High School JROTC, for your commitment to leadership, service, and inspiring the next generation. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are proud to partner with students who are helping build a brighter future for our community! 👏✨

🎉👏 Congratulations to the incredible Jefferson High School CDL students on completing their final visit to Cooley Elementary School on May 8! 👏🎉

Since October, these dedicated student leaders have worked with every grade level from kindergarten through 5th grade, helping deliver Junior Achievement programs to more than 600 students! 🌟📚💡
Their commitment, enthusiasm, and willingness to give back have made a tremendous impact on the lives of young students throughout the school year. Through every lesson, activity, and classroom visit, they inspired curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning. ❤️

We are so grateful for these outstanding students who chose to invest their time in helping others grow and succeed. Their leadership truly demonstrates the power of students supporting students and making a difference in their community. 🙌✨

A very special thank you to Dr. Angelina Bencomo for her unwavering dedication, mentorship, and support of these student leaders. Your commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for your students has helped make this partnership an incredible success! 🌟💙
Thank you, Jefferson High School CDL and Dr. Bencomo, for an unforgettable year of impact, leadership, and inspiration! 🎊🎉

While the Chapin Wall Street Huskies may not have brought home a first-place finish at the Junior Achievement National Stock Market Challenge in Boston, they are champions in our eyes!

This outstanding team represented our region with professionalism, determination, and resilience on a national stage. We are especially proud that they were recognized with the Enduring Excellence Award, a testament to their commitment, character, and perseverance.

What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that these students made the difficult decision to miss their high school graduation so they could compete at the national competition and represent their school, community, and fellow students.

Their dedication, teamwork, and willingness to embrace this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity embody the very spirit of Junior Achievement.

Congratulations, Wall Street Huskies! You made us incredibly proud, and your success extends far beyond the final rankings. The future is bright for each of you!
A special thank you to the teachers, families, mentors, and supporters who encouraged these students every step of the way. Opportunities like this help shape the next generation of leaders, investors, and changemakers.

Preparing students for future success starts with giving them the tools and confidence to explore their potential.

From May 18–20, Hanks High School JROTC cadets brought JA It's My Future to Hanks Middle School, helping 8th grade students learn valuable workforce readiness skills, including career exploration, resume development, interview preparation, and identifying the soft skills that employers value most.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Hanks High School JROTC cadets for their commitment, professionalism, and willingness to serve as mentors throughout this experience. By sharing their time and leadership, they helped students gain practical knowledge that can support them as they begin making decisions about their educational and career paths.

Thank you for helping students see the possibilities that lie ahead and for making this program such a meaningful success. Your leadership continues to inspire the next generation.

Good luck to The Huskies of Wall Street! 🐺📈

Our local JA Stock Market Challenge Champions are representing our region today at the National JA Stock Market Challenge at Boston University, competing for the title of #1 team in the nation!

What makes this even more incredible? These outstanding seniors chose to spend this week in Boston competing on the national stage, even missing their own graduation ceremonies back home. That level of commitment, determination, and belief in themselves is something truly special.

We are so proud of each of you and all the hard work that brought you to this moment. Thank you for representing El Paso and Junior Achievement with excellence.

Now go show them what The Huskies of Wall Street are made of! 🤩💙💰