Junior Achievement of North Florida

We wrapped up our Board of Directors meetings for the year, and what a great one it was! A couple of well-deserved shout outs:

David Sillick has moved to Emeritus status after 29 years of board service. We are incredibly grateful for his wisdom, leadership, and unwavering dedication over the years.

Jeff Machols concluded his three-year term as Board Chair. Jeff, your leadership and commitment have been instrumental in getting us to this exciting phase as we build an Experiential Learning Center. Now it’s time to enjoy the summer - you’ve earned it!

We’re closing out an incredible fiscal year with gratitude for the people who make this work possible and pride in what we’ve accomplished together. Here’s to building on that momentum and an even stronger year ahead! 💪☀️

92% of Gen Y and Gen Z JA alumni agree: students who participate in JA are better prepared for the future as technology continues to change jobs and the economy.

That’s a powerful vote of confidence from those who’ve experienced it firsthand.

JA equips students with the durable skills, mindset, and adaptability needed to navigate a rapidly evolving world of work.

Last month, Kellie Desrosiers, Tiffany Guthrie, and Bianca Davis joined iHeart Media's John Scott to catch up on what JA of North Florida has been up to in the Jacksonville community.

🎧 Grab those earbuds and take a listen!
https://bit.ly/4erWbzW

Our teams have touched down at the Junior Achievement Future Bound week long event in Boston, MA! 🛬

Team Genesis of Ponte Vedra High School will be representing in the JA Titan competition, while The Wolfson Gamblers from Samuel W. Wolfson High School are holding down Jacksonville for the JA Stock Market Challenge competition.

Best of luck to both teams! 🤩

What’s standing between classroom learning and long-term economic opportunity? New research from Junior Achievement explores the growing disconnect education leaders are seeing and what it will take to close it.

Our latest whitepaper examines:
1. The role of AI in career readiness
2. Why external partnerships matter
3. How career-connected learning drives economic mobility

Discover more here: https://bit.ly/jun26thoughtleadership

We are thrilled to welcome Brandon Falbe to the JA of North Florida Board!

Brandon brings a wealth of leadership experience as a Director at Forvis Mazars. His passion for financial literacy and youth development shines through his work - both in building wealth management teams and volunteering with organizations like Junior Achievement (shout out to JA of Central Indiana), the Indianapolis Zoo, and the Avon Junior Athletic Association.

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Brandon to the JANFL Board!

Graduation marks the end of one chapter, and the beginning of a future filled with opportunity.

JA helps ensure students cross that stage with the confidence and skills to turn their ambitions into action.

Junior Achievement has hit the radio waves, thanks to our Volunteer of the Year, Evan Satterwhite of Bank OZK! 🎙️

Evan recently joined Jacksonville radio station WOKV to share his inspiring story, his passion for volunteerism, and the impact JA is making in the lives of local students.

We’re proud to celebrate Evan and grateful for his continued commitment to empowering the next generation through JA of North Florida.

🎧 Listen to the interview and read the story here:

Junior Achievement Volunteer of the Year credits adoptive family for inspiring his passion Evan Satterwhite was recognized by Junior Achievement of North Florida as its 2026 Volunteer of the Year.

Learning is most powerful when students are actively involved.

Through hands-on experiences, JA helps young people build the confidence and skills they need to navigate what comes next with clarity and purpose.