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Is college still the golden ticket to success? In our latest thought leadership blog post, we dive into the evolving debate about the value of a college degree, rising costs, and alternative pathways. Explore how today's young adults are navigating the challenging landscape of education, employment, and financial realities.

The Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship (WCE) at the Bauer College of Business (University of Houston) recently partnered with the Downtown Rotary Club of Houston for another exhilarating Think Tank pitch competition, highlighting the remarkable talent of budding entrepreneurs from the JA Company Program.

In a recent National Competition featuring nearly 50 schools nationwide, Austin High School freshmen students truly stood out, securing a spot among the top eight recommendations for the Arby's Case Challenge.

As Women's History Month draws to a close, we reflect on the incredible contributions of women who have shaped our world and continue to inspire us every day. At Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas, we've been privileged to work alongside extraordinary women who serve on our staff, our board, and in education, leading with passion, dedication, and innovation.

We are thrilled to announce that Tania Daniel, Vice President of Entrepreneurship Experiences, has been honored with the prestigious Soraya Salti Award from JA Worldwide!

This festive season, the Shadydale Elementary community gathered to honor and applaud our outstanding student leaders who shine brightly in their commitment to learning, positivity, and leadership. With a heart full of gratitude, Shadydale staff, parents, and JA Board Member Larry Stephens joined us in this joyous celebration.

We're thrilled to announce our successful move to our new home at 2925 Briarpark Drive, Ste. 575, Houston, TX 77042. While we fondly reminisce about the cherished memories created at our previous office at 2115 Governors Circle, we're equally excited about the new chapter unfolding in our modern and vibrant space.

Recently, Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas partnered with long-time sponsors Worley and Veritex Community Bank to present the JA Company Program's ceremonial kick-off for the new academic year, JA Ignite the Spark! and with over 180 attendees, we can say it was a stupendous success!

In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, innovation and adaptability have become the keys to success. Traditional education models are increasingly being challenged, and organizations like 3DE by Junior Achievement are stepping up to provide cutting-edge solutions. The following remarkable statistics highlight the resounding success of 3DE schools.

For the fourth year running, our Houston area JA businesses were selected as one of 15 finalists to compete at the Junior Achievement National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS) in Washington, D.C.!

From Fort Bend ISD, Elkins Very Own (EVO) and Simply Co. were selected to represent the Houston area and the State of Texas at Nationals this year.

In the ever-evolving world of banking, Stellar Bank has emerged as a shining example of corporate philanthropy and community engagement. Born out of the merger between Allegiance Bank and CommunityBank of Texas at the beginning of 2023, Stellar Bank wasted no time in making its mark.

Recently, JA hosted students from Spring High School in the first JA of Southeast Texas Stock Market Challenge to introduce them to the world of stocks and investing.