Junior Achievement of South Florida

🦃 #ThankfulThursday 🍁 This Thanksgiving, we at JASF are overflowing with gratitude for the incredible community that makes our mission possible. ✨ To Our Students: You inspire us every day with your curiosity, determination, and big dreams for the future. ✨ To Our Volunteers and Educators: Your time, energy, and expertise empower the next generation, creating opportunities and changing lives. ✨ To Our Donors and Partners: Your generosity fuels our programs, helping us teach financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness to over 80,000 students each year. ✨ To Our Board and Team: Your passion and dedication ensure Melissa Aiello’s vision for JA World continues to thrive and impact so many. Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡 #JA #JASF #JASouthFlorida #JuniorAchievement #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #InspiringYouth

Happy Thanksgiving! Junior Achievement is thankful for the community that empowers young minds to succeed in school, work, and life. 🍁🦃 #Thanksgiving #JAInspires #Grateful

Happy Thanksgiving from JA! 🦃 Our offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th to celebrate the holiday. We’ll be back on Monday, December 2! We hope you enjoy this time with family, friends, and loved ones. 🧡 #JA #JASF #JASouthFlorida #JuniorAchievement #Thanksgiving

We’re hiring a Chief Development Officer! This pivotal leadership role will drive our fundraising efforts, leading a talented team of six to secure vital support through individual giving, corporate sponsorships, planned giving, and more. Join us to make a lasting impact while embracing JA’s core values like creativity, passion, and celebrating uniqueness. 📩 Apply today at https://lnkd.in/eDAqsPkh

Almost three-quarters of teens are concerned about the impact of inflation on this holiday shopping season, unchanged from last year. Junior Achievement equips young people with financial literacy skills to navigate challenges like these! #HolidaySpending #Inflation #FinancialLiteracy

We had an incredible time hosting students from Atlantic Community High School and Olympic Heights Community High School at our JA Career Exploration Fair! A huge thank you to our amazing exhibitors for inspiring the next generation of leaders: Palm Beach State College Recruitment, Delray Beach Fire Rescue HQ, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County, BOCA RATON FIRE RESCUE, Deloitte, Boca Raton Airport Authority , Reliable Jet Maintenance, LLC, BankUnited, Publix Super Markets, BSO, Regions Bank, Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers, RCC Associates, Centennial Bank, Building Talent Foundation Mark your calendars and join us on December 6th, January 31st, or February 7th! #JA #JASF #JASouthFlorida #JuniorAchievement #CareerExploration #FutureLeaders

Over one in five teens interested in starting a business say they were inspired by a class at school, second only to social media influencers. Junior Achievement programs spark that inspiration, empowering future entrepreneurs to dream big! #FutureEntrepreneurs #EducationMatters #Entrepreneurship

Join us on Thursday, December 5th for the Men of Style charity fashion show! Celebrate our community’s finest, including the one and only Chaz Warrington, as they take the runway in style—all to benefit JASF. 📅 Thursday, December 5th | 6:00–9:00 PM 📍 2442 E Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 🎟️ https://bit.ly/4dpVF1H Every vote, t-shirt, and ticket supports JASF’s mission to empower youth with financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness skills. Let’s make an impact together—one vote, one ticket, one unforgettable evening at a time! ✨ #JA #JASF #JASouthFlorida #JuniorAchievement #MenOfStyle #FTL #Event

Today, we remember and celebrate the incredible legacy of Melissa Aiello, who served as the President of JASF for over 20 years. Through her kind, fun-loving, and thoughtful leadership, Melissa dedicated herself to empowering youth and creating opportunities for their success. One of her greatest achievements was the realization of her vision for JA World, a state-of-the-art facility that continues to inspire and prepare thousands of students every year. Her unwavering dedication and passion turned dreams into reality, leaving a lasting impact on our community. Melissa’s influence is still felt deeply today, as many volunteers, staff, board members, and donors who worked alongside her remain actively involved. The current JA team is proud to carry forward her vision, ensuring her mission of empowering future generations lives on. 💙 We miss you, Melissa, and we honor your enduring legacy every day. #JA #JASF #JASouthFlorida #JuniorAchievement #MelissaAiello #InLovingMemory #JAWorld #LegacyOfLeadership

"Winning the Delta Social Impact Award is one of the most meaningful things because when we began with the topic of financial literacy, one of our core ideas was we want to inspire as much change as possible." - JA Student