Basic Organization Information
Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts, Inc.
- Also Known As:
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Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts
- Physical Address:
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Springfield, MA
01115
- EIN:
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04-2088304
- Web URL:
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www.jawm.org
- NTEE Category:
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O Youth Development
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O53 Business, Youth Development
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B Educational Institutions
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B20 Elementary, Secondary Ed
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J Employment, Job Related
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J20 Employment Procurement Assistance and Job Training
- Year Founded:
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1919
- Ruling Year:
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1994
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Mission Statement
JA's mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
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Impact Summary from the Nonprofit
Top Accomplishments:
Over the past 5 years we have increased the percentage of low-income students participating in JA programs from 32% to 71%.
Over the past three years we have increased the number of high school and middle grade students participating in JA programs by 33%.
Over the past five years we have increased the number of JA students in Springfield schools (the largest school district in the area) by 186%.
Top Goals:
70% of the high school students participating in the JA High School Heroes program eligible for graduation in June 2012 will graduate from high school. (52% ofSpringfield high school students graduate)
70% of the students participating in JA programs (middle and high school) will indicate that JA has had a positive impact on improving their Math skills.
84% of JA high school students will be able to connect what they learned in the classroom to real life.
56% of JA high school students will participate in a JA capstone experience in 2012.
Leadership
Ms. Jennifer A Connolly
Term:
Since
Aug
2006
Profile:
BS EducationCertificate in Volunteer AdministrationCertificate in JA LeadershipCurrently pursuing MBAWork experience: Overseeing operations of a non-profit organization focusing on financial literacy, work readiness and career development, with a budget of $400,000 and a staff of 4
Fundraising: grant writing, annual campaign; donor recognition
Strategic planning
Board Development, communication, reporting
Marketing including social media
Community relations: media, press releases, presentations
Program development and evaluation
Staff development, HR,
Budget development
Recognition
JAWM Development Director 2003-2006
JA of Maine Program Manager 1999-2003
Volunteer and teacher recruitment
Program registration
Program evaluation
Council Development and management
Leadership Statement:
As a JA alumni, I am proud to have the honor of leading JA in its birthplace,Springfield,MA. I feel our organization is a leader in delivering high-quality, relevant educational programs founded on three pillars: financial literacy, entrepreneurship and workforce readiness. I feel that an investment in JA is an investment in the future. I know because people invested in JA when I was a younger and I feel many of the qualities I bring to my work stem from my JA experience. 93 years ago, three Western Massachusetts leaders: Horace Moses from Strathmore Paper, Theodore Vail, of AT&T and Senator Murray Crane from Crane Paper came together to create Junior Achievement, an organization dedicated to youth development, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. As Mr.Vail noted, “teaching youth this country’s economic way of life and showing them the benefit of hard work will give them self-reliance and independence.” In 1919, JA had three full-time staff members, a $250,000 budget, 22 volunteers and served 50 youth. Today, JA of Western Massachusetts has one full-time staff, 4 part time staff, a budget of $350,000, over 450 volunteers and serves over 10,000 youth. JA succeeds through an innovative partnership between the business community, educators and volunteers, helping young people connect with relevant learning and the importance of staying in school. JA inspires students to develop competitive skills and confidence. Their success bolsters the local workforce and contributes to economic growth. Junior Achievement instills confidence, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a competitive edge.
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