JA: Our Mission We Are Empowering Young People to Own Their Economic Success
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2012 Annual Report JA: Our Mission We are empowering young people to own their economic success. Our volunteer-delivered, K-12 programs foster work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire kids to dream big and reach their potential. entrepreneurship | financial literacy | work readiness s t n e t n o C Leadership . 2 Territory . 3 Programs . 4 21st Century Skills Forum . 5 JA in a Day . 6 Schools . 7 Volunteers . 9 Support . 13 JA Golf Classic . 14 Rock N’Bowl . 15 Gala Auction . 16 Castle Pines-Junior Achievement Invitational . 19 Collaborations . 20 Staff/Contact Information . 21 http://southerncolorado.ja.org | page 2 Chairman’s Letter Dear Community: Leonard Miller Since 1954, Junior Achievement has been making a positive difference in the lives of our youth. No other organization has the reach and impact that JA has in educating our youth on the virtues of the free enterprise system and instilling in them a solid foundation of financial literacy skills. This past school year, the organization partnered with over 200 schools offering 19 programs which spans the entire K-12 curricula impacting 24,994 students. These accomplishments are made possible because the business community provides both the financial resources and volunteers. In fact, 1,168 business people volunteered to present a JA program providing 148,419 educational contact hours during the 2011-2012 school year. Evaluations show time and again JA provides those who volunteer or financially support JA a Return On Investment (ROI) through a more educated and informed populace who understand how to prosper in our economic system. Junior Achievement collaborates with other statewide organizations to leverage limited resources. Collaborations with groups such as the Colorado Council of Economic Education, the Colorado Jump$tart Coalition, the Colorado Department of Education, the Federal Reserve Bank – Denver Branch and our sister organization in Denver, Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain, Inc., help spread the message to all communities throughout the state that Junior Achievement provides a rich curriculum that reinforces the Colorado mandate for financial literacy throughout the K-12 curriculum. The organization needs your help to make sure today’s young people understand and value our American Free Enterprise System. Junior Achievement of Southern Colorado, Inc. has in place a network that delivers economic knowledge to youth. We invite you to join us in passing the torch of knowledge of the free enterprise system on to the generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs. Sincerely, Leonard Miller Chairman of the Board | Junior Achievement of Southern Colorado, Inc. entrepreneurship | financial literacy | work readiness | page 1 Leadership 2011-2012 Board Officers Leonard Miller Steve Woodford Matt Davis Scott Shollenbarger Chair Vice Chair Strategic Planning Vice Chair at Large Vice Chair at Large Schmidt Construction Company Woodford Manufacturing Packaging Express, Inc. Colorado Springs Health Partners Kathy Schwindt David Colburn Garry Hill Randy Reynolds Vice Chair/Chair Elect Vice Chair Audit Vice Chair at Large Vice Chair at Large U.S. Bank Gary Atkins Tom Calvin Prudential Rocky Mountain Realtors Ann Sulley Corporate Secretary Vice Chair at Large Jack Johnston Vice Chair Finance/Treasurer Barry Straub State Farm Insurance Vice Chair Pueblo Bob Walla Immediate Past Chair Pueblo West Metropolitan Vice Chair Human Resources Gemini Sourcing International Ltd. Ent Federal Credit Union 2011-2012 Board of Directors Greg Antl David Gardner Mike Mossman Dr. Timothy Scully Elissa Washburn Walmart Commerce Bank Everest University Online Booz | Allen | Hamilton T. Rowe Price Gitty Betts Kathleen Gobos Ted Mossman Bob Shirilla Rick Weber Wells Fargo Bank Theo D. Gregory Vectra Bank Colorado Colorado State University Security Service Federal Robert L. Book, AIF El Pomar Foundation Rich Murphy Doug Sommer Credit Union Strategic Financial Partners George Harris Wells Fargo Advisors Focus on the Family Todd Wilson Rhett Brengarth GE Johnson Chet Myers Michael Spry at&t Mobility UMB Bank Dr. Mark Hatchell FedEx Services Pepsi Beverages Company Timothy H. Wolfe Zach Bunney Academy School District 20 Rita Nicholson Greg Tabor Antlers Hilton Hotel FirstBank Ahmad Kassak Wells Fargo Insurance FedEx Services Debra Yoshimura, Dermot J. Coll Hewlett-Packard Services USA, Inc. Dr. Marc R. Van Ness CPA, CIA, CGAP United States Olympic United States Air Force Karin Kovalovsky Kathi Ogrodny D.M.D. Academy Benefit Reassurance Van Ness & Lanzisera, P.C. Committee Shaun McCarthy Erin Jensen Laura Frank Great Western Bank Mark Perrault David Warhoe Lockheed Martin Northwestern Mutual Oracle Corporation CORPORATE ATTORNEY Information Systems Lisa Mills Financial Network Howard & Jensen LLC & Global Services ANB Bank http://southerncolorado.ja.org | page 2 Territory The map below defines the operating territories of Junior Achievement of Southern Colorado, Inc. These cities had students participating in JA programs this year: Aspen, Basalt, Beulah, Burlington, Colorado Springs, Carbondale, Chipeta Park, Crested Butte, Cripple Creek, Delta, Durango, Ellicott, Falcon, Fountain, Fort Carson, Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, Gunnison, Kit Carson, Loma, Manitou Springs, Monument, New Castle, Palmer Lake, Parachute, Pueblo, Pueblo West, Peyton, Rifle, Rye, Salida, Security, Silt, Simla, U.S. Air Force Academy, Westcliffe, Weston, Widefield entrepreneurship | financial literacy | work readiness | page 3 Programs Elementary Students in kindergarten through fifth grade are introduced to the basic personal economic issues, and the role of families and social respon - sibility in the local economy. They examine planning decisions in a city, economic resources within states and regions, and how businesses need workers who can meet the demands of the job market. The After-School Program teaches personal financial and business skills through innovative and fun activities. The JA curriculum is designed to tie closely with state standards. Program Impact in Southern Colorado Middle School Already focusing on the importance of school and Students 24,994 | Educational Contact Hours 148,419 career, programs in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grade encompass business value and decisions Total Students while reinforcing the concepts of entrepreneur - Colorado Springs Pueblo Roaring Fork Total ship and international trade. Elementary School 12,835 3,574 1,853 18,262 Middle School 2,065 269 1,178 3,512 High School High School 2,794 410 16 3,220 As students’ interests and needs mature, the Total 17,694 4,253 3,047 24,994 classroom focus turns to how economics relate to their lives. They learn basic financial planning, Total Classes workplace ethics and skills such as budgeting Colorado Springs Pueblo Roaring Fork Total and investing. And through a sophisticated online Elementary School 579 168 91 838 simulation, many get first-hand experience in Middle School 87 14 50 151 running a virtual business. JA volunteers provide High School 155 23 1 179 positive adult role models and lead students Total 821 205 142 1,168 toward workforce readiness. http://southerncolorado.ja.org | page 4 21st Century Skills Forum/Explore Your Possibilities Approximately 550 area high school students gathered on Thursday, January 12 for a unique and inspiring career workshop. Event Purpose The 21st Century environment is one of rapid communication, action, mobility and change; therefore, the 21st Century Forum was established to provide students with an opportunity to jump start their career exploration for the world beyond. The Framework for 21st Century Learning www.21stcenturyskills.org Event Goal Increase student interest in emerging national and global issues and the education and skills needed for related careers within these areas. General William Shelton, Commander, Air Force Space Command stresses to the students, “There’s a huge payoff in your future.” Supporting Companies Partners American Medical Response Peterson Air Force Base Junior Achievement of Southern Beth-El College of Nursing and Heath Sciences Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado, Inc. Better Business Bureau Music Department University of Colorado Colorado Springs Challenger Learning Center of Colorado Syntrak International, Inc. University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado Consortium for Earth & Space United States Air Force Academy Center for STEM Education Science Education United States Olympic Committee Pikes Peak Community College Colorado Springs Business Journal University of Colorado, Anschutz Academy School District 20 Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Medical Campus Colorado Springs School District 11 Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center University of Colorado at Boulder Harrison School District 2 Colorado Springs Music Conservatory University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs Police Department Center for STEM Education Sponsors Colorado Technical University, Digital Media University of Colorado Colorado Springs, at&t Design/Information Technology Geography & Environmental Studies GE Johnson Construction Company Colorado Technical University, Electrical & Colorado Geographic Alliance McNew & Associates and Systems Engineering University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Community College Colorado Technical University, IT, DMD Physics Department University of Colorado Colorado Springs, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office University of Colorado Colorado Springs, College