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104 W. Myrtle, Suite 218
Angleton, TX 77515
979.549.0800; Fax:
979.549.0805
jaofbrazoria@sbcglobal.net
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JA OF BRAZORIA COUNTY OVERVIEW
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Established in 1956 |
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Private, nonprofit organization funded
by local businesses, individuals and foundations |
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Provides economic education programs |
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High School Programs 9th – 12th grade |
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Middle Grades Program – 6th, 7th, 8th |
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Elementary School Program – PK
to 5th grade |
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Reached over 6,500 students in the
county in the
2007-2008 school year |
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40 schools participated in JA in the
2007-2008 school year. |
WHY JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
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Organizational Benefits |
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Build a quality workforce |
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Contribute to a positive corporate image |
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Demonstrate community educational
involvement |
VOLUNTEER CONSULTANT BENEFITS
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Greater sense of community and social
responsibility |
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Improve verbal communication and
presentation skills |
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Refine “people skills” – caring,
listening, and sharing |
STUDENT BENEFITS
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Discovery of wide variety of
occupations |
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Supplement the elementary
social studies curriculum with
business and economics-related skills and concepts |
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Prepare students for
decision – making and workforce readiness to become
better workers, consumers, and individuals in today’s society |
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