JA appreciates our support
Posted by Stephen Rhodes
Our Rotary club has sponsored Junior Achievement since its inception in Peel and last week we learned about the valuable programs JA provides to young people in our community.
This year, Junior Achievement of Central Ontario will reach more than 57,000 students from grade six through to graduation in Toronto, York Region, Peel and Simcoe. There are more than 3,500 volunteers from the community and corporate partner organizations serving as role models, using a nationally-designed curriculum to help students develop life skills and gain an understanding of business and economics.
"It's a natural fit with Rotary because of your involvement with youth, community and international service," said Liz Klug, Director of Resource Development.
There are many programs offered under JA. Two in particular are popular. Dollars and Sense helps define individual strengths and weaknesses and helps young people set goals. The Economics of Staying in School teaches success, independence, defines opportunities and explores the future for these young students.
Liz says there is more demand than JA can supply. "About 604 classes were requested where we could not supply program."
Liz and Erin Swirla, program manager thanked the club for supporting JA. Rotary funding supports 1,400 students but there is still demand from another 3,000 students.
Steve Robinson and our JA liaison Warren Rasberry are both strong advocates of JA.
"I have been teaching JA since 1989 and these kids are enthusiastic. They want to learn and are very appreciative," Warren says. Her encouraged other Rotarians to get involved.
Pictured Liz and Erin with President Peter.
"It's a natural fit with Rotary because of your involvement with youth, community and international service," said Liz Klug, Director of Resource Development.
There are many programs offered under JA. Two in particular are popular. Dollars and Sense helps define individual strengths and weaknesses and helps young people set goals. The Economics of Staying in School teaches success, independence, defines opportunities and explores the future for these young students.
Liz says there is more demand than JA can supply. "About 604 classes were requested where we could not supply program."
Liz and Erin Swirla, program manager thanked the club for supporting JA. Rotary funding supports 1,400 students but there is still demand from another 3,000 students.
Steve Robinson and our JA liaison Warren Rasberry are both strong advocates of JA.
"I have been teaching JA since 1989 and these kids are enthusiastic. They want to learn and are very appreciative," Warren says. Her encouraged other Rotarians to get involved.
Pictured Liz and Erin with President Peter.