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Accelerating Economic Mobility through Experiential Learning in the Classroom

In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, we spoke with Marisa Matthies, Director of Development at Junior Achievement of Chicago, about simulating real-world experiences in the classroom to help students develop the critical and creative thinking, collaboration, communication and technical literacy skills needed to navigate an ever-changing world.

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Enova & Junior Achievement of Chicago: Impact Update

Enova’s partnership with Junior Achievement is geared towards providing hands-on financial education and entrepreneurship programs to K-12 students in local Chicago schools. This year, Enova is supporting six Chicago-area schools: Albert Sabin Magnet School, Schurz High School, Taft Freshman Academy, Marine Leadership Academy, Ray Elementary School and O’Keeffe School of Excellence – reaching a total ...

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