Junior Achievement of North Florida Benefits from $70,000 Grant from State Farm

The Junior Achievement Florida Foundation has announced today that it has received a $70,000 grant from State Farm. The state-wide initiative will support Junior Achievement learning experiences in eight localities throughout Florida, enabling thousands of young people to participate in JA’s nationally recognized financial literacy and career readiness learning experiences.

State Farm has been a supporter of Junior Achievement in Florida for the past 8 years with contributions to their programs totaling over $440,000 going towards funding financial literacy, work-readiness, and entrepreneurial-focused learning experiences.

“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 areas will use the support to advance learning experiences most needed in their region. At Junior Achievement of North Florida, State Farm’s will enable us to provide the following learning experiences to the students of our community:

JA Personal Finance: introducing high school students to the interrelationship between today's financial decisions and future financial freedom.
JA High School Heroes: in Title 1 high schools in Duval County, students will complete JA High School Heroes lessons. These students will then put those lessons into action and learn the value of contributing to their communities by teaching JA's financial literacy programs to elementary students.

Junior Achievement of North Florida will also offer volunteer opportunities for State Farm associates to participate either in person or virtually, the length and scope varies for each experience.

Shannon Italia, President of Junior Achievement of North Florida stated, “The State Farm funding supports our efforts throughout the state of Florida, and we are so grateful. Junior Achievement is providing our young people with the tools to transform their futures. We are increasing economic equity and mobility through our learning experiences focused on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. This creates a brighter tomorrow for all.”

About Junior Achievement of North Florida

We envision a world where young people have the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities. Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA programs are delivered by corporate and community volunteers and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Since 1963, Junior Achievement of North Florida has been delivering JA learning experiences that help young people reach their potential. Locally, we serve over 40,000 students, 90 schools, and 550 educators. To learn more about Junior Achievement of North Florida, visit www.janfl.org.

About Junior Achievement Florida Foundation

Chartered in 2010 the JA Florida Foundation represents the nine Florida JA chapters joining forces to link to schools across the state of Florida. This collaboration has allowed us each to grow our impact on our area's marginalized youth through statewide funding and support. Junior Achievement delivers K-12 programming for entrepreneurship, financial literacy and career readiness. For more information on the organization, visit www.juniorachievement.org/web/ja-floridafoundation

About State Farm®

For over 100 years, the mission of State Farm has been to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. State Farm and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto and home insurance in the United States. Its more than 19,400 agents and 67,000 employees serve over 91 million policies and accounts – including auto, fire, life, health, commercial policies and financial services accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 44 on the 2023 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com.