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Junior Achievement Welcomes Laurie Young as New Chair of the Board of Governors

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Help Drive the Future with JA’s First-Ever Virtual Golf Event at Five O Fore Golf

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Larry Washington & Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans Celebrate National Recognition with 2025 Charles R. Hook Award

Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans is proud to announce that Larry Washington has been named the recipient of the 2025 Charles R. Hook Award—the highest national honor awarded to a Junior Achievement Area President. This prestigious award recognizes a leader for their professionalism, performance, and commitment to Junior Achievement’s mission.

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Big Ideas, Bold Dreams, and a Side of Pickleball

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Celebrating Chad Berg’s Tenure as Board Chair

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A Bold Vision for Systemic Change

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The Future Is Local: JA Leads in Cultivating Youth Entrepreneurship

The 2025 JA StartUP Final Showcase on June 7th, presented by Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans with generous support from the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust, marked a powerful milestone in our work to uplift young entrepreneurs and build a more inclusive local economy. JA StartUP is a new program launched this year to support young adults ages 18–25 as they pursue entrepreneurial ventures. Designed especially for entrepreneurs of necessity, the program offers mentorship, training, and financial support to help participants take their businesses to the next level.