This week’s JA People of Action features Julie Waddell

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) -

This week’s JA People of Action features Julie Waddell, College and Career Transition Readiness Coach at South Warren High School. Ms. Waddell works with JA to plan job shadow events and help make the connection between faculty and JA staff to find the best program for their classroom. Ms. Waddell’s favorite thing about Junior Achievement is that “JA gets our students LIFE READY.” She also said, “I love how JA is always seeking opportunities to connect our students with real and meaningful experiences. One of my favorite experiences has been the JA Career Shadowing event at M&L Electrical!”

About Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky (JASCKY)

Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky serves 9 counties and reaches over 12,700 students yearly. 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. Today, JA reaches 4.8 million students per year in more than 100 markets across the United States, with an additional 5.6 million students served by operations over 100 other countries worldwide. For more information on Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky please visit www.jaforkids.com.

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