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       During the 2009/2010 school year, 273 Junior Achievement volunteers completed 345 Classes, reaching 7,856 Students in our service area. We would like to thank all of the outstanding consultants, teachers, and students who make Junior Achievement programs in our area such a huge success! Soon, we will begin signing up volunteers for the 2010/2011 school year.

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       Between November 2009 and May 2010, ten students at Martin Luther King Freshman Academy in Benton Harbor started their own JA Company in an afterschool program sponsored by the Benton Harbor Sunrise Rotary Club. The company, called "Infinity," marketed stock for start-up money, then sold Benton Harbor High School Tiger t-shirts and hoodies to their fellow students. Bob Kynast, one of the five consultants who taught the students the basics of entrepreneurship, says: "The final [stock] dividend will be more than twice the amount invested, far out-performing any of the normal stocks I own!"

       Students of "Infinity - A JA Company" modeled their product for a group photo. Back row, left to right: Javontae (Sales Person), teacher Kristi Domrase, Maurice (Vice President of Production), Charlesia (Vice President of Marketing), Omari (company president), Dontrell (Vice President of Public Relations), and Tyesha (Sales Person). Front row: Fred (Vice President of Human Resources) and Lorain (Vice President of Finance). Missing from the photo: Sha'yonna (Spokesperson) and Trevin (Sales Person).

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       Thanks to our new partnership with the United Way of Marshall County, all 6th graders in Marshall County, IN, were offered JA Economics for Success, a great work readiness and financial literacy program. Students learned about budgeting and the use of credit, while thinking about careers and the steps necessary to attain those careers.

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       During the 2009/2010 school year, 273 Junior Achievement of Michiana volunteer consultants completed 345 JA classes, reaching 7,856 students in Berrien and Cass Counties in Michigan and St. Joseph, Marshall and Elkhart Counties in Indiana. This number is up 6.5% from last year!

       JA of Michiana is currently working to secure funding for all the programs requested by teachers during the next school year. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to JA of Michiana to help make sure that all these students are able to participate in JA's hands-on programs. Click on the button for donation options, and see our Current Fund-Raisers, below.

"Mr. Clapp [Chief Mark Clapp, St. Joseph Police Dept.] did a fantastic job in my class! I look forward to his return next year." -- Jason Huber, Lincoln Elementary School

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       As a Junior Achievement volunteer consultant, YOU could be instrumental in preventing a future financial crisis such as the one our country is currently facing -- just by volunteering a couple of hours a week of your time to teach kids how our economic system works!

       Junior Achievement programs teach students basic business and economic concepts through proven lessons and hands-on activities in their classrooms. Programs vary by grade (K-12) and are age-appropriate and fun. Best of all, in addition to the proven curriculum provided by JA, students get the experience of a local business volunteer delivering the program!

       We provide all materials, training, and support. YOU provide the enthusiasm, experience, and a role model for our students.

       This year, we are expanding to provide programs in new classrooms AND new areas! To see what classes are being offered currently, please see our Program Schedule page.

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       If you or someone at your place of business would like more information about becoming a JA consultant, please browse through our site, then call Sue at (269) 983-7579 or email info@michianaja.org!

       Despite increased requests, we can only deliver the classes that we have the financial resources to sustain. Please help us meet the challenges of ensuring a successful economic future!

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