JA OF NORTH FLORIDA BENEFITS FROM $70,000 GRANT FROM STATE FARM

The Junior Achievement Florida Foundation has announced today that a total of $70,000 in funding has been allocated to support the eight Junior Achievement (JA) chapters across Florida through a grant from State Farm. This funding is part of a national grant awarded by State Farm to Junior Achievement USA, which then distributed the funds to JA chapters in various states.

Each JA chapter in Florida will receive a portion of the funding to support locally tailored learning experiences, ensuring thousands of young people have access to Junior Achievement’s nationally recognized career and work readiness programs.

State Farm has been a dedicated supporter of Junior Achievement for the past nine years, contributing over $510,000 to support programs that empower students with essential skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship.

“Financial literacy education is critical to inspiring and preparing our next generation of leaders in order to help them build stronger and more resilient communities,” said Jose Soto, State Farm Corporate Responsibility Analyst. “We are proud to support Junior Achievement K-12 financial literacy and career readiness programs across Florida.”

Each of the eight Florida-based JA chapters will use the grant to enhance learning experiences that address the specific needs of their communities. At Junior Achievement of North Florida, State Farm’s support will enable us to provide the following learning experiences to local students:

High school students across North Florida have the unique opportunity to connect with industry professionals through JA’s Career Speaker Series. These interactive sessions give students a firsthand look at different career paths, the skills employers value, and the ability to interact with questions.

Additionally, Junior Achievement of North Florida will offer volunteer opportunities for State Farm associates, allowing them to engage with students either in person or virtually. The length and scope of volunteer participation will vary by learning experience.

Shannon Italia, President of Junior Achievement of North Florida, stated, “For nearly a decade, State Farm has been a steadfast partner in our mission, empowering young people with essential financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurial skills. Their generous grant enables us to deliver these critical learning experiences to underserved youth across North Florida, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to build brighter financial futures.”