Junior Achievement of Northeastern PA

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! 🌟 Today is all about honoring hard work and progress. Big shoutout to our partners who work alongside us to give young people the skills, confidence, and knowledge to own their futures.

09/03/2026

VOTE FOR JA NEPA — VOTING CLOSES AT NOON TODAY!
JA is incredibly thankful for every opportunity that helps us bring hands-on, interactive learning and career exploration to students across our region at NO COST to school districts.

Help JA NEPA make the Top 5 and get in the running for the $10K People’s Choice Award from United Way of Wyoming Valley!

Help us show more NEPA kids what is possible for their future!
VOTE NOW — voting closes at NOON TODAY!👇

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026UWWVPeoplesChoice

09/01/2026

VOTE FOR JA NEPA TODAY! Help us get in the running for the $10,000 People’s Choice Award from United Way of Wyoming Valley!
Help us show more NEPA kids what is possible for their future!
VOTE HERE BY THURSDAY, 9/3👇
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026UWWVPeoplesChoice

08/31/2026

We have some JA anniversaries to celebrate! 🎉💙

Happy JA Anniversary to Susan, celebrating 4 years (August), Sue, celebrating 2 years (August), and Katie, celebrating 2 years (September)!

Your passion for making an impact across NEPA does not go unnoticed. Thank you for making our team a great!

Here’s to many more years delivering learning experience to schools across NEPA! 🥳

08/28/2026

JA NEPA had a great evening connecting with corporate and community leaders at Wednesday’s Regional Chamber Mixer!

It was a great opportunity to connect with members of the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce, Back Mountain Chamber, and Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce, all in one place.

It was also great to see so many familiar faces! Many of those in attendance are regular JA YES! day volunteer mentors and JA Inspire exhibitors who continue to give their time and share their experiences with students throughout our region.

We’re grateful for the strong community partnerships that make JA’s work possible and for everyone who continues to show up for our students. Thank you for a great evening!

08/27/2026

JA is getting ready for fall in a big way in Columbia County! This October, JA is bringing the Inspire to Hire Career Exploration Experience to Berwick Area High School, thanks to the generous support of our presenting sponsor Geisinger.

On October 14, the event will connect junior and senior Berwick Bulldogs, as well as Columbia/Montour Vo Tech seniors with more than 30 exhibitors representing a variety of career industries.

There’s still time to be part of it! JA is currently seeking additional businesses and organizations to register as exhibitors and help students explore the career opportunities available right here in our region.

Our team is working hard to plan an impactful experience for students as they begin thinking about their futures and exploring the career opportunities available to them.

We’re excited to bring JA Inspire to Hire to Berwick this fall and grateful to Geisinger for investing in this experience for Columbia County students!

Interested in exhibiting? Register today and be part of the experience! https://nepa.ja.org/events/opportunity/ja-inspire-to-hire

08/24/2026

As Community Bank celebrates 160 years of serving our communities, we are honored to be selected as one of their nonprofit partners.

Thank you to Community Bank, N.A. for their generous $10,000 investment to Junior Achievement of NEPA!

We are incredibly grateful for their generous support, their continued partnership, and the many Community Bank employees who generously volunteer at JA YES! Days, helping inspire local students through Junior Achievement of NEPA's hands-on learning experiences.

Together, we're helping young people discover see what's possible for their futures. Thank you for investing in the next generation!

As part of Community Bank's 160th Anniversary celebration, we were honored to join Junior Achievement of Northeastern PA for a special anniversary donation check presentation recognizing their impact on young people across the region.

Through hands-on programs and real-world learning experiences, Junior Achievement helps students develop the skills and confidence they need for the future.

We're proud to support the important work they do to inspire and prepare the next generation.

Learn more about how we’re strengthening the communities we serve:
https://cbna.com/community-involvement

08/21/2026

On Wednesday, JA's Jenelle, Kellie, and Allison had the opportunity to attend the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Leadership Luncheon, an inspiring afternoon led by past ATHENA recipients Katie McCarthy Lambert, Kathi Banks, Ruth Borland, Sarah Borland, and Elizabeth Graham. The event was filled with powerful reminders about what leadership really looks like.

One message especially stood out: Lead with courage, wisdom, and honor.

Leadership doesn’t always come with a title. It’s about finding your voice, speaking up, advocating for others, taking risks, thinking strategically, and having the courage to turn ideas into action. It’s also about understanding where others are coming from, using the mentors and advocates around you, giving back, and celebrating the contributions of others.

Katie McCarthy Lambert challenged us to ask ourselves: “What type of leadership role can I take on today?”

Such a great question to carry with us, not just professionally, but in how we serve our organizations and our communities.

Congratulations to 2026 ATHENA recipient Stacey Kile of Geisinger, and thank you to all of the past recipients who shared their experiences, wisdom, and encouragement today.

We left inspired to find our voices, take the risk, tackle the mountain, and lead with courage.

08/19/2026

🎒 Back to school means JA is heading back to school, too!

We’re kicking off our 5th year of JA YES! and starting the school year at Wyoming Valley West, Mountain View and Wallenpaupack!

And we need YOU in the classroom with us. 🙌

In just one morning, JA volunteer mentors help students explore careers, build real-world skills and discover what’s possible for their futures.

No teaching experience needed. JA provides the training, materials and easy-to-follow instructions. You just bring your experience and your story.

Pick a school. Give a morning. Make an impact.

➡️ Register to Volunteer for YES! days 2026-2027: https://forms.gle/nGBdD9CnfmfK1YEK8

08/17/2026

Help us welcome Kellie to the Junior Achievement of NEPA team!

After spending much of her career in sales, Kellie was ready to take her experience in a new direction, one that offered more purpose, a stronger connection to her community, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

“I’ve spent years building my career, but I’ve realized that what I really want when I ‘grow up’ is to do something that has a positive impact.” — Kellie

Kellie is excited to bring the skills, experience, and relationships she’s built throughout her career to JA, helping us strengthen community connections and create opportunities that inspire and prepare the next generation.

We’re thrilled to have her on the team and can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make!
Welcome to JA, Kellie!