[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 12, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S1791]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA

 Mr. GARDNER. Madam President, today I want to recognize Junior 
Achievement USA, who are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year. 
In 1919, Junior Achievement opened its doors to young people, with the 
simple goal of helping students succeed in their future careers. This 
was accomplished by helping students develop skills necessary to make 
smart choices in their academic and economic futures.
  Junior Achievement strives to positively impact students by providing 
skills centered on financial literacy, work readiness, and 
entrepreneurship. They focus on preparing tomorrow's workforce by 
bridging the gap between traditional education and the obtaining of 
career skills and competencies needed to succeed beyond a student's 
high school years. Junior Achievement provides classroom programs, 
capstone educational experiences, and entrepreneurship summits, all 
while partnering with companies who value relevant hands-on learning.
  Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Junior Achievement impacts a 
diverse population in all 50 States. Today Junior Achievement USA 
reaches almost 5 million students in over 22,000 classrooms across the 
country. It employs nearly 1,600 people and approximately 250,000 
volunteers help inspire students along the way.
  Throughout its history, Junior Achievement USA has had an impact on 
more than 110 million students, making them one of the Nation's most 
accomplished organizations dedicated to providing young people the 
skills necessary to plan for the future and create their own economic 
success. We need more organizations like Junior Achievement that work 
to empower young people and help them recognize the opportunities and 
realities of life and work in the 21st century. Junior Achievement USA 
has and will continue to be valued and appreciated for their 
significant contributions to the State of Colorado and to the country 
as well.

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