Junior Achievement of Eastern North Carolina

🧑‍💼Get your team together!

🦸‍♀️You provide the outfits and we will provide the shoes!

Because

🎳The Accountants Classic Bowlathon is just around the corner!

This is a fun, after work event that supports a great purpose. Donations and registration fees go directly to purchasing materials for the whole school year that we use in our learning experiences in the Triangle and Eastern NC.

Is your team ready to take home the trophy?

Get registered here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2026accountantsclassicbowlathon/

A summer job is more than a paycheck, it’s often a young person’s first step toward independence, confidence, and career readiness.

Through hands-on experiences, students learn how to communicate, problem-solve, manage responsibility, and navigate the workplace, skills that last far beyond the summer season.

At Junior Achievement, we’re helping prepare students for those opportunities and the future ahead.

When education and industry come together, students benefit most.

JA’s partnerships help bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application, preparing young people to succeed in a changing economy.

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

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

The connection between education and economic opportunity is evolving. Today, preparing students for what’s next takes more than academic achievement alone.

Early access to financial literacy, career-connected learning, and entrepreneurial experiences helps students build the confidence and real-world skills needed to navigate their futures and thrive in a changing workforce.

Our latest blog explores how these experiences help bridge the gap between classroom learning and long-term economic success.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4f0wZBl

Celebrating Julianne Johnson, a Senior IT Risk & Security Consultant, Scrum Master, and Environmental Sustainability Lead at MetLife. She is the recipient of the 2026 Volunteer Recognition Award.

For more than nine years, she has volunteered with Junior Achievement, helping students from kindergarten through high school connect classroom learning to real-world experiences. Beyond the classroom, she inspires colleagues at MetLife to get involved — encouraging others to teach, volunteer, and give back to their communities.

Celebrating Leigh Ann Frazier, this year’s Junior Achievement Recognition Award recipient! 🎉

For 30+ years, she has empowered students through rigorous instruction, financial literacy, and real-world learning opportunities that build confidence and expand futures. Thank you for your incredible impact! 👏

Many thanks to Wells Fargo and First National Bank for sponsoring the 2026 Recognition Breakfast. We gathered at NCSU's Park Alumni Center to recognize the amazing volunteers, business partners, and employees who made 2026 a great year.

A huge thank you to Wells Fargo for supporting the Rise & Shine Recognition Breakfast and helping students gain hands-on experience in financial literacy, teamwork, and real-world decision-making.

Your partnership helps inspire the next generation of leaders, investors, and innovators — and we’re grateful to have you alongside us. 💙

Today we had the privilege to engage with High School students in the Catalyst Program at NC State, providing education on financial literacy topics including Savings, Credit and Debt, and Taxes. We were honored to attend their 10th Year Celebration and Graduation ceremony afterwards. We extend our gratitude to Joann Blumenfeld for the invitation to participate. The students' remarkable achievements and awards throughout the 10-year period were genuinely commendable.