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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
522 S. WALNUT ST., WILMINGTON, DE 19801 | 302.654.4510 | DELAWARE.JA.ORG
HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT
OUR MISSION
To inspire
and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
Year established: 1956 Number of full-time employees: 7 Number of part-time employees: 1 Annual revenue: $1 million
Geographic service area:
State of Delaware and nearby Cecil and Salem counties
Every year, 2,100 successful adult role
models participate in structured interactions, lessons, games and activities with over 17,000 local students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Every Junior Achievement experience is designed to connect kids to their future and make education relevant
by showing young people how to become successful adults. Junior Achievement volunteers show kids how to: earn and manage money, launch business start-ups and explore careers that match their interests.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Rob Eppes
President
Apollo Khine
Board Chair
Individuals can support one student through a JA Learning Experience for $65. Small businesses and corporations can feature their organization as a local Employer and Responsible Corporate Citizen through annual Brand Partnerships ranging from $250 - $25,000. Statewide Strategic Partnerships also available.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers are the heart of every Junior Achievement experience for young people. Business, community and parent volunteers bring their real-life experience to Junior Achievement’s easy-to-deliver lessons, world-class simulations and live workplace interactions. You can choose to work with students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
TOP FUNDING SOURCES:
Corporate/Business contributions 52% Federal, State and county government: 38% Foundations: 2% Schools/Districts: 4% Events/Individuals: 4%
My experience with Junior Achievement provided me with the ability to create connections with my peers, build the confidence to take business risks, and gain important skills that will benefit me in both my educational and professional career.” —Farrah C.,
JA of Delaware Graduate
SOCIAL MEDIA:
@JAofDE
LEADERSHIP
BOARD MEMBERS:
Brian Allen M&T Bank
Nadira Alston Delmarva Power
Vere Archibald DuPont
Ryan Bucari CSC
Matthew Burrows Appoquinimink School District
Nicholas Carosella NEIL
Marty Carlino Fulton Bank
Meghan Cartmell The Siegfried Group
Denée Crumrine Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware
Amy Danley Wilmington University
Marty DeGroot DuPont
Virginia Eisenbrey Artesian Water Company
Al Gallo
United Energy Trading LLC
Brianna Huff Social Marketing Influence, LLC
Scott Jones
University of Delaware
Trey Jones
Merrill, A Bank of America Company
Apollo Khine Barclays
Matt Laird Assurance Media
Denise McNamee KPMG
John Oliver CSC
Michael Stafford, Esq. Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor
Wilson Toussaint, Jr. Erin Gerald Affiliates
Michael Vanderslice Environmental Alliance, Inc.
Jon Wickert Delaware Department of Education
Orrin White
Delaware Department of Education
2023 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS BOARD LEADERSHIP:
Co-Chair – Crystin Liboma, Nemours Children’s Health
Co-Chair – Jonetta White, Maven Clinic
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