First Two Junior Achievements in the Books

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Junior Achievement Hosts Workshops for Burton and Wythe County Students

Junior Achievement was proud to host students from Burton and Wythe County for a day of interactive workshops designed to build critical skills for future success. The event gave students the opportunity to explore professional growth, entrepreneurship, and leadership in meaningful ways.
Workshop Spotlights

Conflict Management

Students learned strategies for handling disagreements constructively, strengthening their communication skills, and transforming conflict into opportunities for growth.

Lean Business

This hands-on session introduced students to lean business principles, showing them how efficiency, creativity, and problem-solving drive innovation and success in today’s workplace.

Build Your Brand: LinkedIn

Students explored how to craft a personal brand and leverage LinkedIn to connect with professionals, highlight their strengths, and create pathways to career opportunities.

Student Leaders in Action

The success of the day was amplified by the leadership of student facilitators who helped guide and encourage their peers throughout the workshops. Special thanks go to:

  1. Aaron Chappell
  2. Abigail Bush
  3. Makenzie Kimberlin
  4. Jackson Hughes
  5. Isaiah Hawkins
  6. Cameron Cardwell
  7. Owen Taylor

Their energy, teamwork, and dedication made a lasting impact on the event.

Inspiring the Future

By combining real-world skills with peer-to-peer leadership, Junior Achievement created an empowering environment where students could learn, grow, and connect. We are excited to see the positive ripple effects these workshops will have as participants take their new knowledge and confidence back into their schools and communities.

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