JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF TAMPA BAY RECEIVES $71,191 GRANT FROM STATE FARM.

Grant will be used to inspire 9,000 elementary school students and 625 high school students in Tampa Bay

Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay has joined with HSBC to help local students plan for their future and make smart academic and economic choices. JA and HSBC volunteers implement the economic learning programs at schools in the Tampa Bay area.

The dropout crisis in America’s educational system has a devastating impact on the future health of the economy. Nearly every year, only 70 percent of students complete high school on time and earn a diploma.

Tampa Bay Lightning center Vinny Lecavalier, Lightning owner Jeff Vinik and his wife, Penny, congratulate Ben Carpenter, 17, recognized as a Lightning Community Hero. Click here to watch the video

A recent JA Gallup Poll revealed that two-thirds of those responsible for hiring new employees believe it is increasingly important for the American workforce to be more entrepreneurial to stay competitive in the world economy. Read JA's report on, "The Entrepreneurial Workforce" to learn more.

Both Junior Achievement and ING U.S. believe in preparing students to enter the workforce with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful through hands-on work readiness programs.

Discover new interests and abilities, and have fun! Let your curiosity guide you while you experience career possibilities in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math!