Junior Achievement of NEPA Celebrates a Successful October

Junior Achievement (JA) of Northeastern Pennsylvania had an incredible month of October, engaging hundreds of local students through hands-on career exploration, personal finance education, and community-driven initiatives. From impactful YES! Day Experiences to continued partnerships with local foundations, JA NEPA is making a lasting difference in the lives of young people in the region.

YES! Day Highlights

In October, JA NEPA held three successful YES! Day Experiences across local schools, where 7th and 8th grade students participated in interactive learning activities about career readiness, financial literacy, and life skills. These engaging programs were powered by the support of dedicated volunteers from the local community, who brought their expertise to the classrooms.

• Dunmore Junior High School – On October 9, JA NEPA reached 246 students with the help of 24 volunteers, making the event a resounding success.
• Solomon-Plains Middle School – On October 17, 502 students took part in the YES! Day Experience, supported by 43 volunteers. Special guests included Gwen Ross of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and Representative Eddie Day Pashinski, who helped make the day even more memorable. JA NEPA also extends a special thank you to Enterprise Mobility for their generous support of the event.
• Tunkhannock Intermediate School – On October 29, JA NEPA engaged 290 6th and 7th grade students with the help of 30 volunteers. The event was a great success, and JA NEPA is grateful for the teachers and administrators who helped make this program run smoothly.

Volunteers Needed for Upcoming YES! Days

As JA NEPA continues to expand its reach and impact, we’re looking for passionate volunteers to help bring YES! Day experiences to even more local students this year. These dynamic events are designed to introduce students to a wide variety of career opportunities, essential life skills, and personal finance concepts, all led by community volunteers.

Upcoming YES! Days:

• West Scranton Intermediate School – Friday, November 15, 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
  We need 10 more volunteers.
• Wallenpaupack Area Middle School – Monday, November 25, 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
  We need 29 more volunteers.
• Carbondale Area Jr/Sr High School – Wednesday, December 11, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
  We need 10 more volunteers.

Interested individuals can Sign Up Here to volunteer for any of these upcoming events.

For more information about YES! Days, or to register as a volunteer, please visit our What is a YES! Day page or contact Alysia Clancy at alysia.clancy@ja.org.

A Special Thank You to Our Supporters

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to The Luzerne Foundation and the Pasco Schiavo Memorial Foundation for their continued support. In October, our President, Susan Magnotta, and Program Manager, Suzanne McCabe, had the honor of presenting JA NEPA’s programs, including the YES! Days and JA Inspire Career Discovery Experience, to The Luzerne Foundation. Their support, along with the contributions of other local partners, helps us continue our mission to inspire and prepare young people for success in a global economy.