Junior Achievement of South Dakota

With the help of our volunteers, teachers, and community partners, JA served 42 communities and 55,437 students across the state during the 2023-24 school year! We’re excited to continue empowering future generations across South Dakota with the essential life skills they need to navigate their futures. #EmpoweringYouth #InspiringFutureLeaders #JASD #JuniorAchievement

Happy National Intern Day! 🎉 Today we’re celebrating our amazing summer intern, Dawson Aberson! Dawson joined us through the Sioux Falls School District Academy of Finance program and has been a tremendous help throughout his 8-week internship at JA. We’re so grateful for his enthusiasm, dedication, and the way he jumped into every task with eagerness and efficiency. As Dawson prepares to embark on his next journey as a student at the University of South Dakota, we want to wish him the very best of luck! 🌟 Thank you, Dawson, for all your hard work and contributions. We know you’ll continue to achieve great things! #EmpoweringYouth #InspiringFutureLeaders #JASD #JuniorAchievement

✨ 𝗝𝗔 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 ✨ Kelsey Dice, our Manager - Student Experiences, is celebrating her 2nd anniversary working at JA! Kelsey manages K-12 programs and volunteers across the Sioux Empire Region and takes the lead with middle school programming in Sioux Falls and Harrisburg. Kelsey also spearheads JA Councils in the Sioux Empire. Meet Kelsey and join us in celebrating her milestone! 𝗙𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗝𝗔: My favorite part about working at Junior Achievement is our partnership with people across South Dakota who understand the importance of ensuring that the next generation feels supported and empowered to create a brighter future for themselves and their community. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗝𝗔: I think volunteers underestimate how impactful it is for students to have an adult from their community come in and speak with them about how what they are learning in the classroom will be used in their adult lives. When I hosted JA in my classroom as a teacher, it was so fun to see the relationships the students built with their volunteers and how they started to make the connections between what we were learning in the classroom to what they were experiencing outside of school. 𝗙𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: Outside of work, I love either diving into a good book or heading out onto the water for some paddleboarding. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗝𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄: I want our JA students to know that they have so many people who are in their corner who want them to succeed. It’s incredible to see how many people across the state who take the time out from their busy lives to go into the schools to teach a JA program in the classroom. Help us show Kelsey some love and appreciation in the comments! ⬇️ #EmpoweringStudents #InspiringYoungMinds #StudentSuccess #Education #StudentLife #EducationMatters #JASD #JuniorAchievement

“The most impactful part of JA is having a role model from the community come in to support and excite my students about learning!” -Sioux Falls Elementary School Teacher 🌟 The most common thing we hear from our JA students and teachers is how much they value hearing from professionals in the community. Sharing your real-world experiences can have a profound impact on our youth. Join JA as a classroom volunteer and experience the incredible feeling of making a difference in students' lives! https://bit.ly/4ehr8VN #JASD #EmpoweringStudents #FutureLeaders #JAVolunteers #MakeADifference #CommunityImpact #JuniorAchievement

🌟 JA Fun Fact 🌟 Did you know Junior Achievement of South Dakota was founded in 1968 and has since provided over ONE MILLION student experiences statewide? We're proud to continue this incredible legacy, empowering students in South Dakota with essential life skills. Here’s to many more years of inspiring young minds! #JAFunFact #JuniorAchievement #LegacyOfLearning #EmpowerYouth

Congratulations to Dawn A! 🎉 Dawn is the lucky winner of our volunteer referral drawing and will be receiving a gift card for referring a new volunteer to JA! 🌟 Do you know someone who’s passionate about making a difference in students' lives? Refer them to us by sending an email to [email protected] or calling us at (605) 336-7318. We’ll reach out to share how they can get involved and inspire the next generation of leaders! 🙌 #VolunteerWithJA #MakeADifference #EmpowerYouth #InspireTheFuture #JASD #JuniorAchievement

At our hands-on JA Finance Park experience, students explore various budget categories, make real-life financial decisions, and develop the skills they need to navigate their financial futures confidently. ✨ Here’s what one of our students had to say about their experience: 📣 "I liked going from station to station learning about the different budget categories and how to prepare for my future." We are so proud to see the positive impact this program is already having on our students, empowering them with the knowledge and skills to achieve their dreams. Learn more about volunteering at JA Finance Park: https://lnkd.in/gVpCcUGH #JAFinancePark #FinancialLiteracy #EmpoweringStudents #FutureLeaders #StudentSuccess #JAImpact #JASD #JuniorAchievement

We are thrilled to introduce our 2024-25 State Board Members! 🎉 Please join us in welcoming our incredible new and returning board members who will help drive our mission forward and support JA students in achieving their dreams! New Board Members include Durran Schmidt from Dacotah Bank in Aberdeen and Logan Veurink from Sammons Financial Group in Sioux Falls. Durran and Logan have both served as local JA champions in Aberdeen and Sioux Falls, and we’re excited to welcome them to the State Board! 🌟 We want to give a huge thank you to all our outgoing board members for their dedication and hard work. Your contributions have made a lasting impact, and we appreciate your years of service to JA! 🙏 #JASD #JuniorAchievement #NewBoardMembers #CommunityLeaders #EmpoweringStudents #FutureLeaders

At JA, our educational programs build a foundation for lifelong success. Here’s how we do it: 💲 Financial Literacy: Help shape a generation of financially savvy individuals. 💼 Career Readiness: Prepare students with essential job skills and career knowledge. 💡 Entrepreneurship: Equip young people with the skills to innovate and lead. Want to support and empower local students? Visit https://bit.ly/3W7s6vw to learn more and get involved! 🌐✨ #FutureLeaders #WorkforceReady #FinancialSkills #JobSkills #Innovation #Entreprensuership #JAImpact #JASD

Is your organization looking for new ways to get involved with the community and empower youth to own their future? We'd love to join you at your workplace for a quick presentation to learn more about volunteering with JA. Together, we can empower the next generation with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed! #EmpoweringYouth #InspiringFutureLeaders #JASD #JuniorAchievement